BWFL

Got an '88 CRX Si, that has trouble with going into reverse. anybody have any ideas why?
It only goes into reverse nicely when you shift to 1st, then into reverse.

EL Vap133

I have noticed that with a lot of Honda transmissions, from Integras to Civics. Not sure what causes it or how to fix that problem but have you replaced your transmission fluid at all?

sde780

change fluid with pennzoil syncromesh, put it into 1st first and then into reverse seems to help. Sometimes if you let out clutch and then do put it into reverse it helps

Bertamus

If you want the best fluid, put OEM Honda Manual trans fluid in it. Dont put anything else in there. Trust me. Your trans will love you forever.

asianflava

Just about all my cars do this, some worse than others. You kinda get used to putting in 1st then back into reverse if it didn't go in the first time.

ef9ridda

ive gone through this before as well i did the syncromesh option worked great for years till i ended up selling the car

tyked15

pump the clutch mine does it all the time actually all 8 honda i had done it

uboostivtec

put 5w30 in it.. bet you it works prime time

Bertamus

If you like treating your syncros like a cheap hooker.

uboostivtec

5w30 is what honda says so yea id like treatin them like a cheap hooker instead of a expensive one cuz u get the same from both

uboostivtec

o it might be 10 30

pimpwagon

Where does your clutch grab in relation to the floor? It could not be fully disengaging when you floor the clutch. If it is adjusted correctly, Your synchros are worn. A fluid change like the other people said can help buy you some time. Start looking for a rebuild kit or another tranny either way I'd say.

BWFL

Thanks!

I'll look into the changing fluid and possibly all these other little things

Je2RiT

Last time I had this issue, it was my syncro.
Eventually before I replaced them, It was stuck in reverse.
When I pulled it out, it never went back in.