Q: When backing up a hill, reverse gear stops functioning
When I have to back up a hill, the reverse gear stops working. Then I have to shift to a different gear and then back into reverse. After that I am able to back up the hill. On level surface, the reverse works well, but not on an incline. What is causing this and what can I do to find the fix for this problem?
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