The other morning when I was driving into my parking spot, I accidentily splipped my car into reverse. When I reliezed what I just did I put it back in neutral and the car was dead. So I started it back up, put it in reverse, backed up, and then went foward into the parking spot. I drove it that night and everything seemed fine. Today it was fine too. I was just wondering if anything could break by doing that. I was only going about 5-10 mph. any opinions?

ps its a 700R4

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[This message has been edited by matthew (edited November 02, 2000).]

 

I wouldn't make a habit out of doing that. I can't imagine it not being bad for your tranny.

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1986 Berlinetta, 2.8L, newly rebuilt 700R4, 3.42 Posi. 130K miles and counting, K&N air filters.
Wins:
1996 Mustang
1994ish Olds Acheiva
1994ish Saturn SC1
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1996ish Honda Accord (twice)
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Late model ZX2, five speed (3 friggin stoplights in a row)

 

i've done it a couple of times at 30 plus and so far its just killed the motor and nothing more
just dont do it with your foot on the gas that would probably hurt something pretty bad


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Chad Young
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I have done this before,,,dont worry about the engine shuting off on you,,,this is a saftey feature,,,If you are moving faster than 5mph. and the car is put into reverse, the nuetral/reverse saftey switch on your shifter sends a signal to the ecm that the tranny has been put into reverse over 5mph. and the ecm will shut the engine down instantly,,,hope this helps

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86 Trans Am,T-Tops,305tpi,7r4(rebuilt w/shift improvments&added clutches,9-bolt(2:77:,flowmaster,3" cat back,,,otherwise completely stock