My car wont move when in reverse

If you put a new ignition switch in it is possible that the pins in the barrel are sticking and are not moving as they should.. take the key out and put powered graphite in the key hole and move the key in and out a few times and that lubricates the pins.. If it still will not turn then best check that the key is correct for the barrel .

check the oil if its full replace tranny

If you have the clutch fully depressed and the car moves you definitely need a clutch adjustment. I'd go to www.autozone.com and register for free. Once registered you'll have access to DIY repair manuals and shop manuals. Look through these and you may find you can make the adjustment yourself.

Hi,

Looks like the lower suspension bushing are already loose.

The **** be felt when the wheel turns to reverse, check also the tie rod and rear suspension bushing.

Hope that solves your problem!

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There is a switch in the shifter that turns the reverse lights on when you put it in reverse. This switch is your problem.

Auto or manual,,, if auto it could be linkage or the locking button on lever,, or the reverse band has either broken or worn out
If manual box then its either a burred or worn revers gear,, or Selector shaft ball and spring jamed up but only in a 4speed forward gear box or the reverse gear fork pin has come adrift.

hallo
manual transmission of a mazda 323 dont fit on your Rio. only thing that fits is mazda 121 on kia pride. all other combination dont fits.
marko

if it trys to turn over spray starter fluid to the carb. it might start then

It sounds like you need to service the transmission,new filter and fluid should clear up this problem.

Last week my 323 89' Mazda stop working as I was driving it in middle of the street, I pushed to the side. it would not start, the starter sounded ok, but the car just didnt start, I checked the fuses, gas pump, and all seemed to be ok, finally with the help of a friend we found out that the ignition rotor at the distributor wasnt working we then replace it with a new one from autozone , is about 5 dollars, now it works just fine, big problem easy solution.

Victor