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[omegadavid]

Hi there

New to the forum so apologies if this problem has already been covered.

I have a 1996 2.5 CDX Auto...lovely car. However recently whilst driving (usually in heavy traffic) suddenly I will feel a 'clunk' ...all the little led lights next to the auto gear stick will light up and I will have to change gear manually. At this point the 'sports' button doesnt work either

The problem resolves itself when I switch the engine off and then re start... so I'm assuming this is an electrical fault that reboots itself or something.


Also....my reversing lights only used to work when I held the gearstick inbetween 'R' and 'N' .....now they dont work at all!!

I'm suspecting a faulty switch.


My mechanical knowledge is pretty average....well.....not wonderful at all to be honest.

What can these problems be??

Are they easy for an idiot to repair?


If not can anyone tell me the precise problem so I don't look a goose when I turn up at my local garage


thanks

Dave

[RobG]

Selector switch on side of gearbox needs removing, stripping and cleaning with a decent switch contact cleaner. Check ATF level also.

[Welung666]

Where are you David? Maybe someone local could help

[omegadavid]

Selector switch on side of gearbox needs removing, stripping and cleaning with a decent switch contact cleaner. Check ATF level also.

Thanks Rob... is this a simple job? Is there a 'how to guide' on this forum?

Where are you David? Maybe someone local could help

Hi Welung

I'm near Ludlow in Shropshire