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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: Paul T. on 22 December 2009, 02:22:42

Title: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Paul T. on 22 December 2009, 02:22:42

Hi Everyone,

Forgive me if this is posted in the wrong section.

The box om my 3.0 elite sometimes changes gears with a thud.
The box can be fine for a week and then misbehave and then go into limp mode.

If I turn off the car and re-start all is usually well again.

My local VX dealer fitted a nes switch £350 but the problem remained so the old switch was put back again.

I've had the car since a year old (17,000 miles) and have full VX history. The car now has 94,000 miles.

I may well sell the car but I don't think I could get a realistic price with this fault present.

Any ideas on how to fix and how much it would cost would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Paul.

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: p j morgan on 22 December 2009, 02:37:26

hi paul welcome to the forum.you would get some help if you post it in the help section? :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Paul T. on 22 December 2009, 02:42:58

Whooops!

Sorry, can the thread be moved to the help section?

Cheers,

Paul.

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: waspy on 22 December 2009, 08:05:59

Ow do Paul. Welcome along :) :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Jimbob on 22 December 2009, 08:20:22

Hello & Welcome  :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: dbug on 22 December 2009, 08:28:56

Welcome to OOF mate :y

Post your query in the Omega General Help section.  Check ATF level and/or change ATF and clean filter.

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: R.C. ™ on 22 December 2009, 08:49:19

 :y Hello and welcome to the forum Paul  :y

                        
                               &

        ;) Happy Christmas to you  ;)

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 December 2009, 09:35:13

Hi Paul and welcome to the forum ;)

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Ken L on 22 December 2009, 10:06:41

Hi Paul, welcome to the forum.
 A Carlton auto I used to have used to change with a thud when the ATF was low. It had a slight leak on the box and I knew when it wanted topping up when this thudding started to happen...topped it up and smooth changes again.

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Elitenut on 22 December 2009, 10:42:22

Hello and welcome to the Forum. :y :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 22 December 2009, 10:52:54

Welcome along P :y :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Cliffo B on 22 December 2009, 10:58:51

HelloPaul,welcome to the Forum :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 22 December 2009, 11:38:08

Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Entwood on 22 December 2009, 15:37:40

"Hello" and Welcome :)

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: sandune on 22 December 2009, 16:13:07

Hi paul welcome   :)

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Stevie-blunder on 22 December 2009, 16:27:35

Hi Paul, welcome to OOF  :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: black beauty on 22 December 2009, 19:53:42

Hi just read through the thread and you said to try a change of atf and clean filter, why not just change it out they are relatively cheap where i sourced them for my wifes omega and have done a few more since
Kacks man

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Paul T. on 23 December 2009, 02:11:25

WOW!

You are a friendly lot.

Thanks for such a warm welcome.

I've had my Omega 9 years this March and I love it.

However, she just doesn't get out enough these days (tell me about it) and is, I am ashamed to say becoming a little neglected - I walk past this car and feel guilty.

For 12 months I have been undecided what to do.

Meticulously cared for and maintained regardless of cost (never even been hand washed without a steam clean or pressure wash first) and has never needed a valet in the time I've owned it.

The gearbox issue has been present for the last 3-4000 miles and because I've been undecided about keeping the car has been put on the back burner bearing in mind what I thought the cost of a repair might be.

The changing of the ATF fluid as a solution to the problem has given me renewed hope that I may hang on to this car.

After all, where else could I find such a capable mile swallower of this age that I know the history of.
Sure I'll have to tax/insure/mot the car but that is par for the course.

I also have another small issue with starting that I thought was the crank sensor but after replacing that the problem still remains i.e. car will start perfectly and then next time will not. Leave a day or two and starts again just fine. sometimes the car will be ticking over and stop and will not start.

I replaced fuel pump in tank but the problem is still there. Maybe I'll start a new thread about this.

Thanks very much once again for being so helpful and welcoming.

Best Regards,

Paul.

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 December 2009, 02:48:54

Quote

WOW!

You are a friendly lot.

Thanks for such a warm welcome.



Thanks very much once again for being so helpful and welcoming.

Best Regards,

Paul.

I found them to be a great bunch so I decided to stay..... :y

All best to ask questions in the relevent sections, juding from your comments and the history of your car I too would suggest an ATF and filter change for the Auto box.  Then after that there is a Tech 2 upgrade that can be done the reset the electronics in the box for a different gearchange pattern and locks 4rh gear in some way that helps with fuel MPG and a smoother drive overall.  Plus there are other Tech 2 mods, Look at TheBoys Profiles and click the Tech 2 link for details.  Many have had the Gearbox upgrade and are well chuffed with it, when able I will be having both of my Auto's done.

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 23 December 2009, 02:50:02

Quote

WOW!

You are a friendly lot.

Thanks for such a warm welcome.



Thanks very much once again for being so helpful and welcoming.

Best Regards,

Paul.

I found them to be a great bunch so I decided to stay..... :y

All best to ask questions in the relevent sections, juding from your comments and the history of your car I too would suggest an ATF and filter change for the Auto box.  Then after that there is a Tech 2 upgrade that can be done the reset the electronics in the box for a different gearchange pattern and locks 4rh gear in some way that helps with fuel MPG and a smoother drive overall.  Plus there are other Tech 2 mods, Look at TheBoys Profiles and click the Tech 2 link for details.  Many have had the Gearbox upgrade and are well chuffed with it, when able I will be having both of my Auto's done.


Info regards Tech 2      http://theboy.omegaowners.com/tech2/prices.shtml

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Paul T. on 23 December 2009, 10:17:48

That's great!

Many Thanks for the information Mr Skruntie.  :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: sexydaz on 23 December 2009, 16:32:08

 :) :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: PhilRich on 24 December 2009, 21:38:39

Hiya Paul, welcome to the OOF mate :y

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: goats milk on 24 December 2009, 22:44:13

welcome to the forum

Title: Re: Faulty Auto Box 99T 3.0 Elite Estate.
Post by: Pipsqueak on 31 December 2009, 18:20:40

Hello and welcome.   :y