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Title: transmission trouble
Post by: andy69 on 07 February 2009, 12:00:46

HI

I wonder if anyone can help I,ve got a 2.6 v6 cdx on an 03 plate recently when i've tried to select a gear all the lights on the display come on and it takes a while for it to go into the gear that I've selected any ideas whats wrong

Thanks

Andrew

Title: Re: transmission trouble
Post by: RobG on 07 February 2009, 12:26:06

Change the ATF if mileage is 60k or more. If low miles, check ATF level. While you`re under there might pay to have the selector switch off gearbox and give it a good clean with contact switch spray cleaner :y

Title: Re: transmission trouble
Post by: andy69 on 08 February 2009, 12:10:05

thanks for that I've got access to a pit what am I looking for, is there anything like a haynes manual for the omega

Title: Re: transmission trouble
Post by: unlucky alf on 08 February 2009, 12:21:13

there is a haynes manual but as it sounds like the switch you wont need it, just remove the nut on the shaft & the 2x 10mm bolts holding the switch in oplace, then remove the torx screws around the edge of the switch & clean out with switch cleaner, the switch is adjustable on the 10mm bolts so you may have to play about a little to get the desired setting :y

Title: Re: transmission trouble
Post by: RobG on 08 February 2009, 12:23:48

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1231586488
Have a look at the above link. The Haynes manual doesn`t cover the facelift range but most of the info will relate :y

Title: Re: transmission trouble
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2009, 14:52:33

All lights on is selector switch. Over £200 new, so try one of the breakers on this site - should get one for around £20-£30 delivered :)

A full ATF change won't do any harm either, though thats not your problem :y

Title: Re: transmission trouble
Post by: andy69 on 10 February 2009, 18:12:01

thanks for all of the help I haven't been able to get out untill today because of the snow. I went to get some contact cleaner and on the way the maintenance light and traction control light came on,but they've now gone out again I'm guessing as a result of a dodgy switch, is it worth trying to take it apart and clean it or should I cut to the chase and replace it. Also with regards to the atf fluid is it just a case of draining it the re-filling until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
Thanks

Andy

Title: Re: transmission trouble
Post by: unlucky alf on 10 February 2009, 19:47:00

definately clean the switch out as it aint a long job & will save you hunting one down, you might want to check that the nylon hole that goes over the selector shaft isnt cracked as that can cause problems, as for doing the atf it would also be worthwhile if you dont know if its ever been done, when you refill the box then yes you fill it til it starts coming back out but remember the engine must be running when you do this :y

Title: Re: transmission trouble
Post by: andy69 on 12 February 2009, 21:15:57

THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP I NOW HAVE A FULLY FUNCTIONAL GEAR SELECTOR AGAIN :D