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Bavarian Motorist · 12-03-2006, 08:23 AM

I can't go into reverse. The shifter will not go into reverse. It will go into all other gears (1-5). It is cold, so I waited for the engine to heat up to 175. Still nothing.

I called porsche roadside assistance and they are coming to tow it in 70min. If anyone can help me before then I would appreciate it. What could the problem be?

Also, I don't know if this is normal, but when idling, the tachometer needle twitches a little bit, and kind of goes up and down by maybe 50rpms, back and forth. Is this normal..?

I really love my car, even though it's brand new, and I want it to be okay and to be able to trust porsche again for my next car.

12-03-2006, 08:23 AM	#1
Bavarian Motorist Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC area Posts: 681	can't go into reverse.. I can't go into reverse. The shifter will not go into reverse. It will go into all other gears (1-5). It is cold, so I waited for the engine to heat up to 175. Still nothing. I called porsche roadside assistance and they are coming to tow it in 70min. If anyone can help me before then I would appreciate it. What could the problem be? Also, I don't know if this is normal, but when idling, the tachometer needle twitches a little bit, and kind of goes up and down by maybe 50rpms, back and forth. Is this normal..? I really love my car, even though it's brand new, and I want it to be okay and to be able to trust porsche again for my next car.