can't go into reverse..

[blinkwatt]

@ Bavarian,

This may be a stupid questions but since it's brand new,have you tried to put in reverse before? Reverse on a base Boxster if nuetral- far right-down. If this occurs again I would take it back to the dealership and tell them to fix it,MISSING A GEAR IS UNACCEPTABLE!

As for the idling murmur you mentioned,get used to it,it's just something these cars do.

[Bavarian Motorist]

I just feel like this could be a huge long drawn out series of stressful events leading to me getting a new transmission or something. But it's fine now...The scheme on a 5 speed is just the reverse is where the 6th gear would be in a 6 speed.

And yes I've done reverse before, plenty of times.


I couldn't get the 911 turbo in the show room to get into reverse either lol...just by playing with the shifter. It was a 996.


Thanks guys. The manual says the shifting will become better as the car breaksin.

[MNBoxster]

Hi,

The '99 Owners Manual cautions;" Before shifting into Reverse, the clutch pedal must be depressed for several seconds; only then move the gearshift lever to the right, overcoming the spring tension and then to the rear. Both Backup lights come on when the transmission is put into Reverse (with Ignition on)."

Now there are very few transmissions which require this and it's not an easy habit to acquire. I do not know if the newer cars state this procedure or require it. Perhaps not doing this is related to the problems you're having...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[Bavarian Motorist]

Thanks...I'm not sure if I tried that. I think what I did was just hold the clutch down, try to go into reverse, then play around with the shifter and try again.


Well, anyways it's fine right now.

[Bavarian Motorist]

News...

It did it again this morning.

I pushed the car out of my driveway with all my might and I put it into 1st, drove around the block, and then found that it CAN go into reverse AFTER being driven.

So...I still don't know what the issue is.

I'm gonna take it to the dealer in a few. They can't give me a loaner car on short notice.

Just out of curiosity, anyone know what loaner cars porsche generally gives??

[wvicary]

I've gotten into the habit of selecting a forward gear first and then reverse.... it greatly reduces the chance of gear clash and helps with engaging reverse.

[Bavarian Motorist]

Originally Posted by wvicary

I've gotten into the habit of selecting a forward gear first and then reverse.... it greatly reduces the chance of gear clash and helps with engaging reverse.

Yes, actually, you're right. It works when I go into first.

Like I said, I pushed it out of the driveway with all my strength, drove around block, and then it worked.

Unfortunately, I couldn't go into gear cause there's my uncle's car right in front of mine. So I was screwed.

I don't know if this is common or ... if this is not supposed to happen.