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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Jezzer on 15 May 2010, 12:36:56

Title: Auto Fluid & Safe Mode?
Post by: Jezzer on 15 May 2010, 12:36:56

Still having issues with my Autobox stuck in safe mode, have tried cleaning all the connecting cables, removed cleaned and re-aligned selector - re-set ECU - short of changing the lever selector switch on the gearbox (which I will do if all else fails) - I'm not sure what to do?
Since cleaning cables and connectors, it works OK for the first few minutes - then goes back to 'safe' better than before as it didn't work at all  :o
I have checked transmission fluid as VX prescribe, i.e. warm... and when I remove the plug bolt oil gushes out??? seems like its over filled  :-? they say that the ATF should be just below the level of the plug?
Could too much oil be a problem also?

Title: Re: Auto Fluid & Safe Mode?
Post by: RobG on 15 May 2010, 12:44:53

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Still having issues with my Autobox stuck in safe mode, have tried cleaning all the connecting cables, removed cleaned and re-aligned selector - re-set ECU - short of changing the lever selector switch on the gearbox (which I will do if all else fails) - I'm not sure what to do?
Since cleaning cables and connectors, it works OK for the first few minutes - then goes back to 'safe' better than before as it didn't work at all  :o
I have checked transmission fluid as VX prescribe, i.e. warm... and when I remove the plug bolt oil gushes out??? seems like its over filled  :-? they say that the ATF should be just below the level of the plug?
Could too much oil be a problem also?

With the engine running :question

Title: Re: Auto Fluid & Safe Mode?
Post by: tidla on 15 May 2010, 12:46:55

did you check the selector electrical tracks for corrosion and small breaks.. easily missed on first inspection, easy fix with maplins silver pen track repair. ;)

Title: Re: Auto Fluid & Safe Mode?
Post by: henryd on 15 May 2010, 13:03:10

atf should be checked with engine warm after a run and running,cycle gears then put it in park and check oil without switching off

Title: Re: Auto Fluid & Safe Mode?
Post by: Jezzer on 15 May 2010, 14:05:54

Yep engine running... level ok...... but did need topping up a bit?
At least it works a normal for a few minutes before going back to safe mode, some improvement!
Will try the electrical connectors next... then a new or recon switch  >:(
Cheers guys!