Re: [doc] Auto transmission

[Nick Tomlinson <nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The auto gearbox gearing is designed to be in 3rd when the solenoids are NOT energised. The electrical solenoids when energised activate the gearing to change to 1st or second.
If the car is in 1st then one of the shift solenoids is energised. I would check the electrics first.
Try removing fuse #7 (if my memory is right but, check with owners manual,) to disable the auto computer and drive in the morning. The car should be in 3rd and difficult to set off. If it is in 1st then it is likely to be a sticky solenoid.
 
You can get seal sweller to put in the oil to (surprisingly) swell the seals giving them a (temporary?) lease of life. I wouldn't think it is worth it to strip the box down yet.
 
Hope this helps,
 
NickT.

Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Paul

I'm not going to be a lot of help here because I'm going to tell you 
what it isn't....

I'm sure someone might jump in and blame the transmission governor, but 
this is designed to get stuck in 3rd if it fails AFAIK

The bit where the tranny meets the engine is the final drive and takes 
regular gear oil. Probably just driveshaft seals weeping (v common after 
24 years, but usually only a couple of drips a week!)

Martin

Paul wrote:

>Hey guys,
> Having a little problem with my car. For a couple of mornings now, when I 
>put her in "Drive" she seems to only stay in first gear. I'll move the gear 
>shift to "2" then back to "Drive" and still no change. It takes a few 
>minutes before its back to normal. All my fluid levels seem to be well 
>within tolerances, but I've had a "couple" of drips of oil come from the 
>back end of the transmission where it meets the engine.Any thoughts anyone?
>Someone today mentioned something about trapped air in the transmission. 
>Does this sound right?
>Regards,
> Paul Birks DOC298
> BAKNTIM Vin#0981 
> 
>




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