reverse gear

[Baz and Helen]

Hi hope someone can give me some advice, went out in the bongo today everything seemed to be running fine but when I went to reversed it wouldent do it. I had reversed earlier and it was fine, but now it wont go backwards. I wonder could it be something simple or am I looking at a new gearbox. Would be grateful for any advice
many thanks
Baz

[Bob]

Did the selector move to the R position, then Bongy not move, or would the selector not engage?

Edit: Have you checked the gearbox oil level?

[Baz and Helen]

Hi Bob , the selector did go into position but the van would not reverse, but driving forward is fine

[Northern Bongolow]

i would try an oil change if its not been done.--------------------- but.

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[Baz and Helen]

Hi have checked the oil, everything there seems fine, clean and full. I think its going to be another gear box, thanks for your help much appreciated
baz

[helen&tony]

Hi
Are you positive that the cable moved the gearbox into Reverse at the box end?
If you're sure, check out the information on "solenoid pack" in the search facility...I' no expert on auto boxes, so I can't say whether the solenoid pack controls reverse....if it does, I believe it's not a hard job, and won't cost too much....here's hoping
Cheers
Helen

[Baz and Helen]

Hi checked that the reverse gear was engaging and it was. then tried to reverse and it went backwards, but then tried again it wouldent do it. I have looked underneath and there is a leak on the return pipe to the gearbox. Do you think this would stop it reversing.
Any ideas would be appreciated
thanks baz

[helen&tony]

Hi
You might have answered your own query!...see if you can cobble a temporary repair to the pipe, then if it works, get a new one!
Cheers
Helen