Shifting Into Reverse Problem

Howard · 03-03-2006, 12:12 AM

I spoke to my friend who is a Prius owner (2006 Prius) and he said he occassionaly has a problem when he shifts into reverse. He told me that when he moves the gear shift into reverse sometimes the car does not go into reverse. Has anyone had this problem with their car?

Frank Hudon · 03-03-2006, 12:20 AM

what year of Prius?

Allannde · 03-03-2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by Howard@Mar 2 2006, 09:12 PM
I spoke to my friend who is a Prius owner and he said he occassionaly has a problem when he shifts into reverse. He told me that when he moves the gear shift into reverse sometimes the car does not go into reverse. Has anyone had this problem with their car?

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Yes I have but is it a problem? I am not sure because when it happens, I turn the car off and try again and it always works.

Allan de

LisaMarli · 03-03-2006, 12:25 AM

I find when that happens, I forgot to step on the Brake first.

If you don't step on the brake, either nothing happens (if you're in park) or the car goes into neutral. Either way, you have a no reverse.

I love the stoopid beep.

Lisa

tunabreath · 03-03-2006, 12:29 AM

Here's another possibility -- when I first got my Prius, I would sometimes fail to move the shifter all the way into position when shifting to Drive (I never had that problem with Reverse, for some reason).

aaf709 · 03-03-2006, 12:30 AM

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Originally posted by LisaMarli@Mar 2 2006, 09:25 PM
I love the stoopid beep.

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Yes, I tend to quickly hit the shift lever and sometimes doesn't go into reverse. I realize by the silence that it isn't. I then move the lever more slowly and it works.

Frank Hudon · 03-03-2006, 12:43 AM

Never had a problem with the three that we've owned. The shift mechanism is a very critically adjusted mechanism with several micro switchs and a "do not dissamble" note in the service manual. If your having trouble shifting it either into forward or reverse it's time to take it to the dealer.

LisaMarli · 03-03-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally posted by Frank Hudon@Mar 2 2006, 09:43 PM
Never had a problem with the three that we've owned. The shift mechanism is a very critically adjusted mechanism with several micro switchs and a "do not dissamble" note in the service manual. If your having trouble shifting it either into forward or reverse it's time to take it to the dealer.

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The problem usually isn't with the Shift Mechanism. It is usually with the Loose Nut Behind the Wheel. <_<

Lisa

tripp · 03-03-2006, 01:24 AM

Yeah, I've found that if I smack the lever up into R quickly it doesn't always shift into reverse. I'm more methodical about it now and I don't have that problem anymore. Same thing used to happen with D as well.

Frank Hudon · 03-03-2006, 01:38 AM

as a side note a long time ago an airline pilot told me you have to stay far enough in front of the plane so nothing has to happen fast. When we were flying every move he made was slow and deliberate. Nothing fast or sudden. That's how I try to drive my Prius.

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03-03-2006, 12:12 AM	#1
Howard Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 72 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I spoke to my friend who is a Prius owner (2006 Prius) and he said he occassionaly has a problem when he shifts into reverse. He told me that when he moves the gear shift into reverse sometimes the car does not go into reverse. Has anyone had this problem with their car?

03-03-2006, 12:20 AM	#2
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	what year of Prius?

03-03-2006, 12:25 AM	#4
LisaMarli Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 115 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I find when that happens, I forgot to step on the Brake first. If you don't step on the brake, either nothing happens (if you're in park) or the car goes into neutral. Either way, you have a no reverse. I love the stoopid beep. Lisa

03-03-2006, 12:29 AM	#5
tunabreath Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 226 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Here's another possibility -- when I first got my Prius, I would sometimes fail to move the shifter all the way into position when shifting to Drive (I never had that problem with Reverse, for some reason).

03-03-2006, 12:43 AM	#7
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Never had a problem with the three that we've owned. The shift mechanism is a very critically adjusted mechanism with several micro switchs and a "do not dissamble" note in the service manual. If your having trouble shifting it either into forward or reverse it's time to take it to the dealer.

03-03-2006, 01:24 AM	#9
tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,763 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Yeah, I've found that if I smack the lever up into R quickly it doesn't always shift into reverse. I'm more methodical about it now and I don't have that problem anymore. Same thing used to happen with D as well.

03-03-2006, 01:38 AM	#10
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	as a side note a long time ago an airline pilot told me you have to stay far enough in front of the plane so nothing has to happen fast. When we were flying every move he made was slow and deliberate. Nothing fast or sudden. That's how I try to drive my Prius.