staying optimistic.
Well,today is day 2 with my '02 coupe and twice I got stuck.
The cambiocorsa indicator light came on indicating a problem - each time just after going from reverse to 1st - although she seemed to feel fine and would continue shifting normally. When I stopped, however, and put her in neutral and then tried to reengage a gear she wouldn't go - 1st or reverse. I was dead in the water with the engine running. Finally, after shutting her down a few times, and waiting a few minutes/eternity, to no avail, and then resetting the power, she was back to normal. My instinct tells me that this is a sensor/switch issue b/c otherwise the tranny seems to be running smoothly - in fact smoother than expectations and smoother than 4 or so others I test drove.
Thus the common factor, I believe, is the move to/from reverse. So, far the indicator light has not gone on during running around town or on my 2 hour drive up here - just as I was doing a 3 point parking turn. Luckily, each time I was in a parking lot and not blocking traffic. But feeling ridiculous as the Honda's and pick up trucks drove by looking.
What should I be looking for ? Also, I noticed that the reverse lever can be pulled vertical and then back. What's that for ? To engage reverse I've been simply pulling back lightly and letting go.
TIA - but could really use some advise since I'm 2 hours from home.
Well,today is day 2 with my '02 coupe and twice I got stuck.
The cambiocorsa indicator light came on indicating a problem - each time just after going from reverse to 1st - although she seemed to feel fine and would continue shifting normally. When I stopped, however, and put her in neutral and then tried to reengage a gear she wouldn't go - 1st or reverse. I was dead in the water with the engine running. Finally, after shutting her down a few times, and waiting a few minutes/eternity, to no avail, and then resetting the power, she was back to normal. My instinct tells me that this is a sensor/switch issue b/c otherwise the tranny seems to be running smoothly - in fact smoother than expectations and smoother than 4 or so others I test drove.
Thus the common factor, I believe, is the move to/from reverse. So, far the indicator light has not gone on during running around town or on my 2 hour drive up here - just as I was doing a 3 point parking turn. Luckily, each time I was in a parking lot and not blocking traffic. But feeling ridiculous as the Honda's and pick up trucks drove by looking.
What should I be looking for ? Also, I noticed that the reverse lever can be pulled vertical and then back. What's that for ? To engage reverse I've been simply pulling back lightly and letting go.
TIA - but could really use some advise since I'm 2 hours from home.
