Manual transmission stuck in reverse on 1985 Toyota Camry

I have a 1985 Toyota Camry that is stuck in reverse for no apparent
reason. There were no wierd grinding or other noises. The clutch
still works, but I cannot shift out of reverse. I'm not sure if it is
an electronic transmission or not. Does anyone know what could the
possible problem could be or what to check before taking the
transmission off?

Back it on down to you Toyota dealer, they can tell you what's wrong ;)

mike hunt


"aroberto" <robertdoerksen@netscape.net> wrote in message
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>I have a 1985 Toyota Camry that is stuck in reverse for no apparent
> reason. There were no wierd grinding or other noises. The clutch
> still works, but I cannot shift out of reverse. I'm not sure if it is
> an electronic transmission or not. Does anyone know what could the
> possible problem could be or what to check before taking the
> transmission off?
>[/color]

"aroberto" <robertdoerksen@netscape.net> wrote in message
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>I have a 1985 Toyota Camry that is stuck in reverse for no apparent
> reason. There were no wierd grinding or other noises. The clutch
> still works, but I cannot shift out of reverse.[/color]

I'd guess that the shift cable(s) are damaged / rusted solid. In any case,
you should be able to see the shift levers on the transmisison case, and
move them by hand (or with a hammer). Another possibility is something has
come adrift in the gear stick console area which is jamming the stick
assembly.

Stewart DIBBS