I'm just trying to get an idea about the transmission not going into reverse unless first put into a forward gear. There seems to be quite a few '04 owners with the problem but not clear whether '05 owners are having this as well.
I have an 05 and I'm having the same problems as some of the '04 owners.
Someone said that the owners manual states something about putting it in a forward gear before going into reverse. But mine says the following:
"REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Apply pressure to get the lever past FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal."
Per these instructions, the requirement to go into a forward gear before going into reverse doesnt seem like normal operation.
I have an 05 and I'm having the same problems as some of the '04 owners.
Someone said that the owners manual states something about putting it in a forward gear before going into reverse. But mine says the following:
"REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Apply pressure to get the lever past FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal."
Per these instructions, the requirement to go into a forward gear before going into reverse doesnt seem like normal operation.