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I can't shift into reverse. All other 5 gears are

I can't shift into reverse in my 2002 Nissan Frontier. All other 5 gears are fine. It is a manual transmission. Could this just be a linkage problem?

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My VW is not shifting into reverse at all; I think a certain person was driving and mistakenly pressed the gear shifter down for all gears--reverse is the only gear you press the shifter down first in. Doesn't grind, 1 2 3 and 4 work but no reverse no reverse lights.
I've read several complicated (can't see scenario's) posts on screens and linkage and a cable fixed one guys problem but still no solutions.

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