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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Blackie_No1 on 02 November 2011, 11:31:38

Title: Auto box problem!!
Post by: Blackie_No1 on 02 November 2011, 11:31:38
So there I was happily driving along on Thursday when the engine suddenly seemed to be bouncing up and down the revs all by itself!! Like it was trying to find a gear.

I nursed it home jacked it up and it seemed a little low on gearbox oil (don't worry I checked the level with the engine running), so I topped it up.

Took it out for a drive and it decided it would dump all of the oil out through the breather pipe!!

I left it in with a guy I know who fixes Vauxhalls and he threw a replacement auto box in for £300 including fitting and she seems to be as ggod as new!

ANyone else have a similar problem?

Title: Re: Auto box problem!!
Post by: Elite Pete on 02 November 2011, 11:37:26
Its a pity your not over here, I could have saved you £100 :D  Glad its sorted though :y
Title: Re: Auto box problem!!
Post by: pscocoa on 02 November 2011, 12:50:13
A lot of similar experiences posted on here in past - usual format is ATF change/top up, possible crank sensor, possible solenoid etc but you have got yours sorted for not too much money. Warning though - sometimes after this type of problem has occurred it may then not reappear for ages. At least if you get a repeat then it maybe crank sensor.
Title: Re: Auto box problem!!
Post by: Blackie_No1 on 02 November 2011, 17:23:18
You have got me intrigued, why would the crank sensor cause the box to spit out its oil?
Title: Re: Auto box problem!!
Post by: pscocoa on 02 November 2011, 17:54:23
I was referring to the first problem of an apparent neutral position/ no gear selected which can be as a result of engine speed /autobox miscommunication - and which can of course be the crank sensor.
Title: Re: Auto box problem!!
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 02 November 2011, 22:20:08
300 notes is reasonable enough for a gearbox fitted for you :y
Title: Re: Auto box problem!!
Post by: Blackie_No1 on 03 November 2011, 08:21:45
I was referring to the first problem of an apparent neutral position/ no gear selected which can be as a result of engine speed /autobox miscommunication - and which can of course be the crank sensor.

Ah!!!! I see now batman!