New 2022 JL Manual - Hard to Get into Reverse

[Mr.Wiggly]

Anybody else have issues popping into reverse on the JL? I pull the lockout up and go to shift and it sometimes takes a few times to get it into the gear box. Seems odd compared to the rest of the gears. Just curious if I'm missing some trick?

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[unsavory]

Anybody else have issues popping into reverse on the JL? I pull the lockout up and go to shift and it sometimes takes a few times to get it into the gear box. Seems odd compared to the rest of the gears. Just curious if I'm missing some trick?

Should slide into reverse easily if you have the lockout caller fully disengaged. Doesn't sound normal.

 

[Mr.Wiggly]

Yeah I find even with the lockout caller fully pulled up I still sometimes have a bit if a time getting it into reverse. Sometimes notice first as well.

Granted I’ve had this vehicle a few days and only driven like 50 miles, but it just seems a bit off.

 

[johndan]

I've had three manual transmission JLs (long story) and they all shifted into reverse easily; they didn't need to be broken in.

You should take yours back to the dealer (and hope the problem doesn't clear up when you get there—I hate it when that happens).

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[Mr.Wiggly]

I've had three manual transmission JLs (long story) and they all shifted into reverse easily; they didn't need to be broken in.

You should take yours back to the dealer (and hope the problem doesn't clear up when you get there—I hate it when that happens).

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I noticed with the engine off it slides right in, but when I start it up it’s a little finicky. Possible user error? Probably will have the dealer take a look to be safe since it’s brand new.

 

[johndan]

Maybe someone who knows clutches better than me can offer tips, but I think the only operator error could be not having the clutch depressed all the way. I assume you’ve made certain to do that.

I noticed with the engine off it slides right in, but when I start it up it’s a little finicky. Possible user error? Probably will have the dealer take a look to be safe since it’s brand new.

 

[seanpublic]

At a stop, problems getting it into first and I guess reverse could be signs that your clutch isn't fully disengaging. Make sure you don't have any air in the line to the slave cylinder. You can attempt to bleed it yourself or just take it to the dealer and use your warranty coverage. I'm assuming you know to push the clutch pedal to the stop.

 

[Mr.Wiggly]

At a stop, problems getting it into first and I guess reverse could be signs that your clutch isn't fully disengaging. Make sure you don't have any air in the line to the slave cylinder. You can attempt to bleed it yourself or just take it to the dealer and use your warranty coverage. I'm assuming you know to push the clutch pedal to the stop.

yeah it’s definitely pressed to the stop. Man, I drove this off the lot 3 days ago.

 

[JeepU4IA]

Mine shifts into reverse super smooth. My guess is that your clutch is not being fully engaged despite you depressing the pedal all the way. I'd definitely have the dealer look at it.

 

[AVGeek99]

Agreed, I've never had issues getting mine into reverse. Slides right in with very little pressure.

 

[TriumphJeepster]

Take it to the dealer. First shift on the lot to my trailer was reverse, smooth as butter.

 

[ajkitebrder40]

Yeah, reverse was never an issue. 3rd was a bit sticky for the first 1000 miles or so, then it got better.

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