Hi all,

I have the same feature on my 1996 Alfa 145, 1990 Alfa 164, and 1996 Fiat
Coupe. I think I also had the problem with my old 1983 Alfasud!

Engaging 1st (going forward a bit), then engaging reverse always works!

Don.

"Synapse Syndrome" > wrote in message
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> "John" > wrote in message
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> > I sometimes (often) find it hard to get my '98 156 V6 into reverse.
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> > Am I going to be on the end of a big bill for a new gearbox soon ?
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> > Previous owner had reversing sensors (bleeps when you get too close)
> > fitted - is there any way this could have screwed anything up ?
> >
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> When you are having this difficulty have you tried putting the car into
> first and moving forward a tiny bit, and then try reverse again? I had to
> do this on a couple of cars I've had in the past.
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> ss.
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