What are the reasons for not being able to engage the reverse gear in a manual transmission?
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There are several reasons why the reverse gear in a manual transmission may not engage: 1. The clutch is not fully depressed: Some manual transmission vehicles are quite sensitive, requiring the clutch pedal to be fully depressed to shift gears. Simply pressing the clutch pedal deeper can resolve this issue. 2. The gear teeth are misaligned: Many vehicles do not have a synchronizer for the reverse gear. When attempting to engage reverse, the teeth of the two gears may be misaligned, causing the gear to get stuck and preventing engagement. In this case, simply shifting into a forward gear first and then attempting reverse again can solve the problem. 3. Transmission malfunction: If there is an issue with the vehicle's transmission, it is recommended to visit a 4S shop for repairs. The repair costs may be relatively high, and the repair time could be quite lengthy.