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« on: 02 April 2009, 20:16:55 »
Hi all, i'm new to Omegas having previously been a Granada man, but i'm impressed with the room inside ( 2.0 gls Auto Estate ) almost like having my own minibus!!
It has recently developed an erratic third gear, dont think its mechanical it may be software but thought i'd ask advice.
SYMPTOMS: it changes into 3rd at a variety of revs and speeds from 1400 rpm/20mph up to 3400rpm/40mph, and sometimes it "slips out" just as it is due to engage. This can occur at any time, and when it slows down to 20mph it usually engages but not always. These symptoms occur on flat roads, and down inclines, never uphill.
The car was previously owned by a "builder" so i'm not cofident he maintained it properly ( only 2 litres of brown muck in gearbox ) so im bringing it back from an abused state.
Since ive owned it : new cambelt, tensioners etc, new exhaust, Cat & lambda, auto fluid change, plugs & filters.
Any advice would be gratefuly recieved.