Can't Manage To Get The Reverse Gear To Pop In!

[marre1020]

I'm a new and very happy IS200 (manual) owner, but i have a problem... I can't manage to get the reverse gear to pop in. My knowledge and the information that i've looked up says that i should push it down and then go left. But i can't get in, how do i do it :D?

Thankful for answers, bless you guys!

[scudney]

Hi from neutral just move the gear stick across(left) towards passenger seat and then up(if it engages reverse)you will hear the reverse beeper beep(if your still works).hope this helps

[Horse Pop]

Confused me as well to begin with.

It's NOT push to engage. You just move it sharply to the left past where the gate for 1st/2nd is.

If you move it slowly you'll feel pressure but if you flick it quickly, it just goes past that point. You don't even have to be rough with it. Just "flick".

[marre1020]

Hi from neutral just move the gear stick across(left) towards passenger seat and then up(if it engages reverse)you will hear the reverse beeper beep(if your still works).hope this helps

I've tried that, still don't go in tho... :(

[marre1020]

Confused me as well to begin with.

It's NOT push to engage. You just move it sharply to the left past where the gate for 1st/2nd is.

If you move it slowly you'll feel pressure but if you flick it quickly, it just goes past that point. You don't even have to be rough with it. Just "flick".

Going out to try it now! Be right back :DD

[marre1020]

Confused me as well to begin with.

It's NOT push to engage. You just move it sharply to the left past where the gate for 1st/2nd is.

If you move it slowly you'll feel pressure but if you flick it quickly, it just goes past that point. You don't even have to be rough with it. Just "flick".

Dude, thank you so much! Solved it :D!! Wow, i was thinking about all kind of problems and even about changing the gearbox and stuff! Thanks again bless!

[Horse Pop]

You're welcome!

Had me going when I bought mine. I had to get the mechanic from the dealership to show me how because like you, the way I had it described to me, it was push to engage.

Never driven anything else with the same system either.

[marre1020]

You're welcome!

Had me going when I bought mine. I had to get the mechanic from the dealership to show me how because like you, the way I had it described to me, it was push to engage.

Never driven anything else with the same system either.

Hahahahah! I got so frustrated when i sat in the car! I tried to push it down so hard, i hope i didn't breake anything! Gearboxes are kinda hard to break right? Really hope so :D!

[North west beast]

You're welcome!

Had me going when I bought mine. I had to get the mechanic from the dealership to show me how because like you, the way I had it described to me, it was push to engage.

Never driven anything else with the same system either.

Hahahahah! I got so frustrated when i sat in the car! I tried to push it down so hard, i hope i didn't breake anything! Gearboxes are kinda hard to break right? Really hope so :D!

It's designed to be hard to get in so you don't put it in while driving by mistake .get a shot shifter there awesum .trd if you can find one

[HoodRich]

Yup, it's tricky at first, but pretty easy once you get the hang of it..

Glad you got it sorted out.