1991 Toyota Corolla Problems with reverse gear

1991 TOYOTA COROLLA
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LEE_KELLY_2010
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Transmission problem
1991 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

So my car works find for the most part, but i am having a terrible problem. More often than not when I put the car in reverse it refuses to shift. It takes all the other gears without a problem except reverse. If I leave it sitting for several hours then it will go into reverse, but usually not after frequent starts and stops. Is my tranny gone or going?
Sep 21, 2010 at 7:52 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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First thing to check is the cable linkage, make sure the cable is OK and the brackets are not loose.

Aslo check the mounts, excessive wear could cause excessive engine movement.

I would also change trans. fluid and filter. Check fluid color and any metal particles in pan. There are magnets in bottom of pan.
Sep 22, 2010 at 1:48 AM
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