So a week ago reverse started to grind a bit so i would put it in 4th then reverse and it would go in smooth then last night after a few pulls the car will not go into reverse at all. Its like something is blocking reverse from going in. All other gears are perfectly fine. My clutch is not slipping ether and still bites strong. Im about to check my shifter cables right now anyone have any other ideas? Im also on a ACT HD clutch.

 

Did you go check the shifter linkage already? I had an issue with reverse popping out and not going into reverse right. We found a dropped worm clamp over by the shifter linkage. Lol.

 

I checked under the shifter and all seems well. I checked the under the hood where the bushing are im not sure where the links are.. the vertical cable feels kinda loose. the horizontal cable feels solid and won't move. could it be that one needs to be tightened?

 

where exactly is my shifter linkage?

 

My guess is a clutch issue, it's not disengaging fully for one of two reasons.

1. Pedal needs adjustment.
2. Disc is warped.

 

Disengaging? my reverse isn't engaging lol. every other gear is butter smooth why would a clutch issue only mess with reverse?

 

There nothing wrong with my shift linkage it has to be in my transmission my friend told me he had the same issue. he said that his shifter rod broke and that i should be expecting 5th gear to not engage soon. has anyone else heard of this happening?

 

I had a similar problem before, I never owned a X but every gear would go in fine except for reverse. It would grind make grinding noises. My slave cylinder was shot, along with a bunch of air in the line.

Like Kracka said also. But wouldn't a warped pp/disc cause getting into other gears a problem? Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

He's refering to when you push the clutch down, the disc stops moving which is the correct disenagement.

 

+1 Yup, counter intuitive. Like watching yourself work in a mirror.

 

Had something similar happen. Couldnt put in it reverse or 5th. The shop replaced the reverse gear and 5th gear synchro.

 

Was it under warranty?

 

The Evo X 5-speed has no reverse gear, reverse is engaged by using a combination of 1st and 3rd gears. This was done to reduce weight.

 

Engaging reverse, since there isn't an actual single reverse gear, is particularly finicky on the X 5-speed transmission. This is a good thing since it equates to less rotational weight. Since it is finicky though, and uses two gears, it will be the first to show any sign of a problem.

I am of course already assuming the OP has checked his clutch hydraulic system for leaks or air bubbles; the first step in diagnosing a transmission issue such as this should always be an inspection for leaks and a bleeding of the system.

 

Can you get it into reverse with the engine off?