First of all, what year is your Spyder? The SMT ECU (computer) was upgraded to fix a lot of problems some time in the 2002 or 2003 model year.

But it might not be your SMT ECU. You say this is the first time it happened and you were in a hurry? Here's a theory. The SMT will not go into reverse unless engine rpm is below a certain level. This is for safety reasons and to prevent tranny damage. Mine won't go into gear until 1,400 rpm or lower. That's normal. The weather has changed and this may cause your just-started engine to rev a little higher and a little longer. Maybe today you threw it into reverse before the SMT was happy with the rpm?

 

Ya gotta give it a few seconds before it's warmed up. All is normal.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MaxxF1 @ Nov 2 2007, 07:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Ya gotta give it a few seconds before it's warmed up. All is normal.[/b]

Maxx, your response is too succinct. You need to fluff it up with unnecessary detail like I did.

 

You have to give it a few seconds. That's happened to me any number of times. As several state troopers have told me, "Slow down!"

It applies here, too.

 

The system has to build up pressure before it will let you engage R. No worries.

 

Happen to me almost every day buddy. Don't worry about it. Just put into neutral and wait a couple of sec and R again.

 

Hmm. I'm beginning to wonder if I am flat wrong. I agree that the SMT pump takes a moment ot build up the required pressure. But is rpm not a factor also? If the pump has done it's job can you throw the SMT into reverse at high rpm?

 

thanks for the tips!!

I thought i was in for a big surprise whenever that was happening. I just have to take it easy in the mornings. SPYDERCHAT ROCKS!! HAHA

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (808Spyderman @ Nov 2 2007, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

thanks for the tips!!

I thought i was in for a big surprise whenever that was happening. I just have to take it easy in the mornings. SPYDERCHAT ROCKS!! HAHA[/b]

you got to really come to a complete stop before engaging to reverse gear.. if not in time to come.. your HPU will be the one suffering..

 

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (808Spyderman @ Nov 2 2007, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

thanks for the tips!!

I thought i was in for a big surprise whenever that was happening. I just have to take it easy in the mornings. SPYDERCHAT ROCKS!! HAHA[/b]

you got to really come to a complete stop before engaging to reverse gear.. if not in time to come.. your HPU will be the one suffering..
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Once upon a time, when i was rushing to chase my mate. I quickly reverse out of car park and hit it into 1st gear the car stall and die.

So NEVER do that !!

 

crazy enough, this only started happening to me since i got the TCM replaced. now i have to sit there and wait a bit for the pump to finish. although there are some times that i get lucky and the reverse engages without waiting for the pump to finish. but i guess all of this is normal.

 

My pump takes about 15 seconds to go off........it is kinda irritating to just wait there til it does it's thing and then start the car up and then wait again for it to warm up. I just have to remember that i need to get ready in the mornings a little earlier and give me 10 minutes extra just to get out of my driveway.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (808Spyderman @ Nov 3 2007, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

My pump takes about 15 seconds to go off........it is kinda irritating to just wait there til it does it's thing and then start the car up and then wait again for it to warm up. I just have to remember that i need to get ready in the mornings a little earlier and give me 10 minutes extra just to get out of my driveway.

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To bad you didn't get a 5MT.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (808Spyderman @ Nov 3 2007, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

My pump takes about 15 seconds to go off........it is kinda irritating to just wait there til it does it's thing and then start the car up and then wait again for it to warm up. I just have to remember that i need to get ready in the mornings a little earlier and give me 10 minutes extra just to get out of my driveway.

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You are waiting longer than I do for my SMT. I open door, sit, close door, start engine, put on seat belt, put into gear, drive. Rarely to I have to wait for the car to be ready, and when I do it might be 1-3 seconds.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mark G @ Nov 3 2007, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

You are waiting longer than I do for my SMT. I open door, sit, close door, start engine, put on seat belt, put into gear, drive. Rarely to I have to wait for the car to be ready, and when I do it might be 1-3 seconds.[/b]

The pump should start to operate as soon as you open the door, as it's tied into the driver's door light switch button - or at least mine is anyway. If your interior light does not go on when you open the door, the pump won't start either, which means that it has to wait for you to turn the ignition on before starting to pump.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (houstontaff @ Nov 3 2007, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mark G @ Nov 3 2007, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You are waiting longer than I do for my SMT. I open door, sit, close door, start engine, put on seat belt, put into gear, drive. Rarely to I have to wait for the car to be ready, and when I do it might be 1-3 seconds.[/b]

The pump should start to operate as soon as you open the door, as it's tied into the driver's door light switch button - or at least mine is anyway. If your interior light does not go on when you open the door, the pump won't start either, which means that it has to wait for you to turn the ignition on before starting to pump.
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Good observation. Maybe he has a door light switch problem.