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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

She is stuck in second gear (6 speed ZF auto)......and I can't change gear manually

So 50 MPH and roughly 5000RPM all the way home.

Any idea chaps?

She was extremely hot when I arrived home......fans working overtime.

[STEMO]

Not enough info. Does it start up in neutral now you've switched off? Does it then set off in drive and only change up to second? After starting the engine, can you manually drop it into second and third before setting off? Did it drop into second while you were driving and decelerating?

[STEMO]

The very first thing to try when an auto box starts playing up is to top up the ATF if necessary.

[Rangie]

Has the ATF ever been changed ? My mates Audi had the same problem the first thing his mechanic did was drain & renew the fluid solved it straight away.

[STEMO]

Any ideas chaps?

Thanks, I'll just fùck off now 

[Viral_Jim]

I think some vectra c/signum had the transmission oil cooler running through the main radiator. Maybe worth checking for oil in the coolant and vice versa.

Should be obvious when the transmission oil is changed.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I think some vectra c/signum had the transmission oil cooler running through the main radiator. Maybe worth checking for oil in the coolant and vice versa.

Should be obvious when the transmission oil is changed.

That sounds Omegaesque to me......does the same apply to the Signum?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Has the ATF ever been changed ? My mates Audi had the same problem the first thing his mechanic did was drain & renew the fluid solved it straight away.

I've had the car since 2015 and ATF has not been changed by me. Mileage currently 96000. A quick Google seems to suggest the ATF fill point is under the battery box. The video I watched was related to the Saab 2.8 V6 which shares the same lump.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The very first thing to try when an auto box starts playing up is to top up the ATF if necessary.

Thank you, young man.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

It appears the auto box takes around 6 pints of ATF.

I thought the ATF was supposed to last the life of the car without the need to change it.

[Rangie]

It appears the auto box takes around 6 pints of ATF.

I thought the ATF was supposed to last the life of the car without the need to change it.

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Quite a few say " sealed for life" but best advice is to change it as it does deteriorate , a lot say that it smells burnt when drained.For what its going to cost it's the best place to start.

[amba]

Agree with changing the oil and filter.

Every auto I,ve owned has benefitted from new ATF irrespective of the marketing mumbo-jumbo about being "sealed for life".Oil deteriorates and as you obviously intend keeping the car for the cost I would just get it done .

[Nick W]

I thought the ATF was supposed to last the life of the car without the need to change it.

It is. But you'll notice that they don't define the life of the car.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I've just driven her around for twenty minutes and she has decided to behave perfectly again.

Smooth changes, all gears available in both manual and auto. She is 17 years old though and I am concerned her teenage episode' may be a portent of things to come.

I'll check out the cost of an ATF change. Local garage man charges £60 p/h INCLUSIVE OF VAT.

[STEMO]

I've just driven her around for twenty minutes and she has decided to behave perfectly again.

Smooth changes, all gears available in both manual and auto. She is 17 years old though and I am concerned her teenage episode' may be a portent of things to come.

I'll check out the cost of an ATF change. Local garage man charges £60 p/h INCLUSIVE OF VAT.

An ATF change should sort it properly. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I've just driven her around for twenty minutes and she has decided to behave perfectly again.

Smooth changes, all gears available in both manual and auto. She is 17 years old though and I am concerned her teenage episode' may be a portent of things to come.

I'll check out the cost of an ATF change. Local garage man charges £60 p/h INCLUSIVE OF VAT.

An ATF change should sort it properly. 

Hopefully. Auto box cars are generally reliable.

My first car, built by the communists at BL, had lost 2 of its 4 forward gears by 50,000 miles.

Thrash the balls of it in first then straight into top (4th) and hope for the best.

[Viral_Jim]

That sounds Omegaesque to me......does the same apply to the Signum?

Don't know for sure. But it does to the Saab 9-3 with the same engine. Thread below talks about adding an aftermarket item instead of the oil/water standard one.

https://www.saabcentral.com/threads/automatic-transmission-cooler-is-it-worth-it.157888/

[dave the builder]

It could well need an ATF change ,as many have said 
could also be a wiring fault ,caused by Micky Mouse eating your looms ,so don't rule that out if an ATF change doesn't cure the problem .
sadly such wiring faults can be intermittent
Best of luck 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I've just driven her around for twenty minutes and she has decided to behave perfectly again.

Smooth changes, all gears available in both manual and auto. She is 17 years old though and I am concerned her teenage episode' may be a portent of things to come.

I'll check out the cost of an ATF change. Local garage man charges £60 p/h INCLUSIVE OF VAT.

An ATF change should sort it properly. 

Hopefully. Auto box cars are generally reliable.

My first car, built by the communists at BL, had lost 2 of its 4 forward gears by 50,000 miles.

Thrash the balls of it in first then straight into top (4th) and hope for the best.

I had a 1980 Ford Cortina Estate Auto with no second gear when I lived in Australia in the 1990's and it was the same. Had to trash it in first and it would slide straight into third as there was no second gear. 

I did 13,000 miles around Australia in it though without any issues. 

[ronnyd]

I've just driven her around for twenty minutes and she has decided to behave perfectly again.

Smooth changes, all gears available in both manual and auto. She is 17 years old though and I am concerned her teenage episode' may be a portent of things to come.

I'll check out the cost of an ATF change. Local garage man charges £60 p/h INCLUSIVE OF VAT.

Hmm, about the same age as the dollies you lust after.  Hope you get it sorted ok though. 

[Raeturbo]

My omega has developed a fault too, it will only go in 1st or reverse. I’ve had enough now, anybody want to take it off my hands?

[Doctor Gollum]

I thought the ATF was supposed to last the life of the car without the need to change it.

It is. But you'll notice that they don't define the life of the car.

They define it as the length of the warranty, and certainly no more than 100k miles.

[Doctor Gollum]

My omega has developed a fault too, it will only go in 1st or reverse. I’ve had enough now, anybody want to take it off my hands?

Manual swap it...

[Sir Tigger KC]

My omega has developed a fault too, it will only go in 1st or reverse. I’ve had enough now, anybody want to take it off my hands?

First and reverse gears are all you need in Wales, thanks to your Dear Leader Mr Drakeford and his 20mph speed limit.                                                 

[STEMO]

My omega has developed a fault too, it will only go in 1st or reverse. I’ve had enough now, anybody want to take it off my hands?

First and reverse gears are all you need in Wales, thanks to your Dear Leader Mr Drakeford and his 20mph speed limit.                                                 

You nasty, nasty man 

[Raeturbo]

😢😢😢

[Raeturbo]

My omega has developed a fault too, it will only go in 1st or reverse. I’ve had enough now, anybody want to take it off my hands?

Manual swap it...

               🙁 those days are over for me. On a brighter note it’s going to make way for another edition to my fleet  2011 XF 3.0D portfolio 😁😁👍

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285298310811?itmmeta=01HR2SRSA5MQERZXQJXXAFFZ9A&hash=item426d1abe9b:g:pKIAAOSwOhNkYiJV&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4DRWMoFb31THiTed2wEL73KLmXfHC13If4H2bhODNeQu5U0IJTzFXwwztYvfRUWyc%2FXhRWBQUm1%2BJ%2FALKCaSpsOwE7m3EMTyO1oQT5V0Cyr9E1YHjFRNkKS0I%2BTGvouPURlKfnLXqXLPV3QOv5pBZpJSdVDtksSpt8cEi42hgjHYRG6zqP28J9BWOZxbwvxiosd9W1JcZu3HAquWD2iCRPuv883X5peAsXZnj7SSGhGiHiFh9J9PwIUH9BjXkjmNlv6s3DbgBgV5FdWmVjILW5Wu9iFC2Yk5pPicEPYbpCsP%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5SV49nAYw

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

If it wasnt so far away I could be tempted to have it as a project.
Im also getting a bit old for changing boxes. 
Also skint. 

Clean the filter and change the ATF. 

[Raeturbo]

To be fair if I thought that would fix it I’d do it I’ve come to like it a lot and the engine is incredible for what it is. (James has given it a damn good refurb)

[Raeturbo]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285298310811?itmmeta=01HR2SRSA5MQERZXQJXXAFFZ9A&hash=item426d1abe9b:g:pKIAAOSwOhNkYiJV&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4DRWMoFb31THiTed2wEL73KLmXfHC13If4H2bhODNeQu5U0IJTzFXwwztYvfRUWyc%2FXhRWBQUm1%2BJ%2FALKCaSpsOwE7m3EMTyO1oQT5V0Cyr9E1YHjFRNkKS0I%2BTGvouPURlKfnLXqXLPV3QOv5pBZpJSdVDtksSpt8cEi42hgjHYRG6zqP28J9BWOZxbwvxiosd9W1JcZu3HAquWD2iCRPuv883X5peAsXZnj7SSGhGiHiFh9J9PwIUH9BjXkjmNlv6s3DbgBgV5FdWmVjILW5Wu9iFC2Yk5pPicEPYbpCsP%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5SV49nAYw

               Damn! Don’t tempt me I’m trying my best😢

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Got be worth an ATF change before condemning it. 

[Raeturbo]

Got be worth an ATF change before condemning it. 

        Well I tried putting fluid in it took just over a litre but made no difference whatsoever. It’s strange I parked it up one night all good.. next morning only two gears💁🏿‍♂️

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Got be worth an ATF change before condemning it. 

        Well I tried putting fluid in it took just over a litre but made no difference whatsoever. It’s strange I parked it up one night all good.. next morning only two gears💁🏿‍♂️

Yep. Same here. No warning.

All good again though....for now.

[Raeturbo]

Pray for mine then although it’s got to go😭

[Doctor Gollum]

My omega has developed a fault too, it will only go in 1st or reverse. I’ve had enough now, anybody want to take it off my hands?

Manual swap it...

               🙁 those days are over for me. On a brighter note it’s going to make way for another edition to my fleet  2011 XF 3.0D portfolio 😁😁👍

Are you drunk

[Raeturbo]

Not yet but I’m still at it 👍😂😂🍻🍻

[biggriffin]

My omega has developed a fault too, it will only go in 1st or reverse. I’ve had enough now, anybody want to take it off my hands?

Manual swap it...

               🙁 those days are over for me. On a brighter note it’s going to make way for another edition to my fleet  2011 XF 3.0D portfolio 😁😁👍

 Was going to look at one myself, isn't that the V6 that snaps the crank, also it's a Jaaagg,

[Raeturbo]

No not this one, and it’s had the belts done and both manifolds done new intercooler  and proper remap plus a plethora of other work (I know the car very well)👍

[Marks DTM Calib]

Read the engine codes, the gearbox will drop to a default single forward and reverse gear under certain fault conditions (air leaks and MAF issue being just one of them)

[Raeturbo]

Wow nice one I’m on it👍

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I've just driven her around for twenty minutes and she has decided to behave perfectly again.

Smooth changes, all gears available in both manual and auto. She is 17 years old though and I am concerned her teenage episode' may be a portent of things to come.

I'll check out the cost of an ATF change. Local garage man charges £60 p/h INCLUSIVE OF VAT.

An ATF change should sort it properly. 

Hopefully. Auto box cars are generally reliable.

My first car, built by the communists at BL, had lost 2 of its 4 forward gears by 50,000 miles.

Thrash the balls of it in first then straight into top (4th) and hope for the best.

I had a 1980 Ford Cortina Estate Auto with no second gear when I lived in Australia in the 1990's and it was the same. Had to trash it in first and it would slide straight into third as there was no second gear.

I did 13,000 miles around Australia in it though without any issues. 

No need for any other gear than top when crossing the Nullarbor plain.

[Raeturbo]

Ok read code theres  just one …p730. incorrect gear ratio

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Ok read code theres  just one …p730. incorrect gear ratio

I'll check the codes on the mighty Signum.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I've just driven her around for twenty minutes and she has decided to behave perfectly again.

Smooth changes, all gears available in both manual and auto. She is 17 years old though and I am concerned her teenage episode' may be a portent of things to come.

I'll check out the cost of an ATF change. Local garage man charges £60 p/h INCLUSIVE OF VAT.

An ATF change should sort it properly. 

Hopefully. Auto box cars are generally reliable.

My first car, built by the communists at BL, had lost 2 of its 4 forward gears by 50,000 miles.

Thrash the balls of it in first then straight into top (4th) and hope for the best.

I had a 1980 Ford Cortina Estate Auto with no second gear when I lived in Australia in the 1990's and it was the same. Had to trash it in first and it would slide straight into third as there was no second gear.

I did 13,000 miles around Australia in it though without any issues. 

No need for any other gear than top when crossing the Nullarbor plain.

Exactly and to be fair a lot of the roads from Adelaide round to Brisbane going clockwise are long flat straights. 

Cidies could be interesting though!