Reverse Lockout not Engaging

[Gray Fox]

Hey guys! So, I just got myself a used BRZ and am super happy with it. However, I'm not sure what the previous owner did, but I noticed when trying to shift into first gear, there was nothing preventing me from shifting into reverse. I don't even have to pull up on the "ring" of the shifter; it just slides all the way over. Now, this is not only incredibly frustrating, but also very dangerous, and I was hoping that you bright folks could help me figure out how to fix this issue, preferably without buying an aftermarket shifter. Thanks in advance!

[everythingsablur]

Previous owner probably fiddled with the reverse lockout pin so that it is always in the "open" position. Depending on how it was done, it should be reversible, or at the very least put it back into a lockable position.

Can you contact the previous owner, or did you get this from a dealer? You might need to do a little light disassembly to see what's been done.

[markitect]

Sounds like they took an aftermarket lockout off, and didn't put it back together right. There is a pin that attaches the collar to a cable, they might have just plain not installed it. You can use aftermarket installation instructions for reference. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69811

[humfrz]

Welcome to the forum @Gray Fox ..........

Yep, a couple of good suggestions up above......


humfrz

[jasonojordan]

Also a scary 3rd option. This happened to my old wrx with a sti swap after I sold it to a friend. Couple months after it stopped needing to use the lockout collar to go into rev the transmission failed. Not sure what all failed in it but yea.

[FX86]

Frank Jaeger!

[Gray Fox]

Thanks so much for the input guys! I bought it from a private seller, so I'll ask him if he knows anything about this. Seems like I'm going to have to disassemble this guy tomorrow to get to the issue. I'm hoping and praying that it isn't a sign of a transmission failure... fingers crossed! I'll update when I find out what's up. You guys are great

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Gray Fox

I'm hoping and praying that it isn't a sign of a transmission failure...

It's a really simple mechanism. Intuitive once you get the boot off.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It's a really simple mechanism. Intuitive once you get the boot off.

Hey @Ultramaroon ....... easy for you to say .........
@Gray Fox , I suggest you read up a bit before tearing into it, this will get you started ......

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSeKM6WxlE0"]Installing Raceseng Reverse Lockout and Ashiko/Slammer Gear Knob - YouTube[/ame]


humfrz

[billwot]

Originally Posted by Gray Fox

I'm hoping and praying that it isn't a sign of a transmission failure...

It's not!

[Scenic Driver]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Hey @Ultramaroon ....... easy for you to say .........
@Gray Fox , I suggest you read up a bit before tearing into it, this will get you started ......

humfrz

That video will not help, the piece he needs to look at is under the shift boot (that drift pin does not need to be removed). @Ultramaroon is correct, it really is simple when you see it. It's just a metal plate with 2 bolts keeping it in place, if you loosen the bolts the plate can slide back and forth for adjustment. If it's all the way to the left (or removed) you will have no reverse lockout.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Scenic Driver

That video will not help, the piece he needs to look at is under the shift boot (that drift pin does not need to be removed). @Ultramaroon is correct, it really is simple when you see it. It's just a metal plate with 2 bolts keeping it in place, if you loosen the bolts the plate can slide back and forth for adjustment. If it's all the way to the left (or removed) you will have no reverse lockout.

I didn't watch the vid.

If I may tack on to your more helpful post, OP, align that plate so the lockout centers the gearshift in both first and second gear gates. Make sure it's not cockeyed.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Scenic Driver

That video will not help, the piece he needs to look at is under the shift boot (that drift pin does not need to be removed). @Ultramaroon is correct, it really is simple when you see it. It's just a metal plate with 2 bolts keeping it in place, if you loosen the bolts the plate can slide back and forth for adjustment. If it's all the way to the left (or removed) you will have no reverse lockout.

Oh, good to know.

Thanks for the correction and additional information.....

@Gray Fox sorry I misled you .....my bad .......


humfrz

[Gray Fox]

Originally Posted by Scenic Driver

That video will not help, the piece he needs to look at is under the shift boot (that drift pin does not need to be removed). @Ultramaroon is correct, it really is simple when you see it. It's just a metal plate with 2 bolts keeping it in place, if you loosen the bolts the plate can slide back and forth for adjustment. If it's all the way to the left (or removed) you will have no reverse lockout.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I didn't watch the vid.

If I may tack on to your more helpful post, OP, align that plate so the lockout centers the gearshift in both first and second gear gates. Make sure it's not cockeyed.

Thanks for the help, guys! I got to the root of the problem. It was indeed the shift lock plate. Previous owner had it aligned too far to the left. Easy fix!

Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, good to know.

Thanks for the correction and additional information.....

@Gray Fox sorry I misled you .....my bad .......


humfrz

No worries @humfrz, thanks for helping