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Title: Auto Box error code
Post by: Banjax on 16 February 2009, 14:32:57

Hey folks - I've had a search for this in the forum but can't find it - so apologies if its cropped up before (I'm sure it has)

Anyway - got a "Check Automatic Gearbox" warning on the display, all the selector lights lit up and car drove like it was stuck in 4th, consulted manual which says just drive the car, selecting gears manually and take it to VX to diagnose.

Anyone had this experience? Is it an easy fix?

Cheers  :y :y


failing that - anyone want a 2001 3.0 elite?  ;D

Title: Re: Auto Box error code
Post by: Weds on 16 February 2009, 15:17:00

Quote

Hey folks - I've had a search for this in the forum but can't find it - so apologies if its cropped up before (I'm sure it has)

Anyway - got a "Check Automatic Gearbox" warning on the display, all the selector lights lit up and car drove like it was stuck in 4th, consulted manual which says just drive the car, selecting gears manually and take it to VX to diagnose.

Anyone had this experience? Is it an easy fix?

Cheers  :y :y


failing that - anyone want a 2001 3.0 elite?  ;D

Classic selector switch problem, either change switch or remove and clean. You should still be able to select gears manually. It defaults to 3rd gear when the switch fails.

New switches from Vx are around £120 :-(

Title: Re: Auto Box error code
Post by: unlucky alf on 16 February 2009, 15:21:14

yup its the selector switch, as weds says just drop the switch,take off cover & give it a good clean with switch cleaner :y

Title: Re: Auto Box error code
Post by: Banjax on 16 February 2009, 16:35:05

cool - thanks guys    :y

Title: Re: Auto Box error code
Post by: TheBoy on 16 February 2009, 18:52:59

Selector. If you can get one from Vx for £120 I'd be surprised. Add anothe £100 to that.

2nd hand is an option IF its a known good one

Title: Re: Auto Box error code
Post by: Black Knight on 18 February 2009, 09:49:05

Had exactly the same problem crop up myself yesterday.

Fault yesterday afternoon
No fault last night
No fault setting off this morning
Stopped at the newsagent, left car running in 'P'
Setting off again shwed fault.

It's in for springs tommorow so i'll ask them if they can do the switch too.

Title: Re: Auto Box error code
Post by: MutantCav on 18 February 2009, 09:50:41

I have a good gearbox selector switch here mate if cleaning the one you have doesnt work or you want a spare  :y