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[John-R]

Hi.
Wondering if I might need the ECU updating on my autobox.

It's a 2003 2.6 and sometimes holds in 1st gear for a long time (changes at 30mph) this is even when starting off slow i.e round town in slow moving traffic.

Gear changes are what I would call relatively smooth, although noticeable and the can be a bit of jerking but mostly when accelerating hard.

Last one - kick down also appears to drop 2 gears and then change up one almost straight away.

Am I just worrying too much ?

If it does need attention, any idea who, where and how much ?
Liverpool area.

Thanks

[ndmv6]

atf fluid may need changing/topping up...mine has the same symptoms n never been able to cure it..a fluid change may cure jerky shifts..

[2boxerdogs]

Just a quick one , my 2.2 estate is auto have no problems  but where on earth is the dipstick to the gearbox located,  i cannot see it or find a reference to it in the handbook.

[Elite_L0ver]

Just a quick one , my 2.2 estate is auto have no problems  but where on earth is the dipstick to the gearbox located,  i cannot see it or find a reference to it in the handbook.

No gearbox dipstick got to do it by removing level plug and trying to top up that way bit of a pain but do able have a look at maintenance guides on here

[noel]

Just a quick one , my 2.2 estate is auto have no problems  but where on earth is the dipstick to the gearbox located,  i cannot see it or find a reference to it in the handbook.

No gearbox dipstick got to do it by removing level plug and trying to top up that way bit of a pain but do able have a look at maintenance guides on here

make sure engine is running when you do this . see maintenance guide for how to

[2boxerdogs]

Thanks guys, last auto i had was a 1983 2.8 granada several  years ago (had a dipstick for gearbox) spent quite a while under the bonnet of the 2.2 looking for something similar!!

[scorpius92]

I've got the same trouble with my 2003 2.6 elite. Been told
To change oil and filter in gear box