won't stay in reverse

[johnvogelaar]

I have a 2001 2.4l standard alero. The car runs great except for some reason it won't stay in reverse. I have had the car for some time and all of the sudden it wouldn't stay in reverse. I am able to go in reverse although i have to put constant pressure in the shifter while i do this. if i don't it will pop out of reverse. I am not sure but it seem to have to do with the reverse lock(the thingy you pull up on to get into reverse). I can pull it up and get it into reverse but it will not click into revese and stay there. once i push it in forcefully and hold it there reverse works great so i don't think its the tranny. but it might have to do with the linking. if any one could give me insight on whats wrong or how to fix it I would really appreciate it. thanks.

John

[xf10036]

Did you find out what was the problem? My car (2002 Alero) is doing the samething now.

[vamc]

It could be the spring thing that is connected to the button that you push in to shift gears. I think that would be it.