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max23261

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automatic gearbox problem
« on: 03 February 2009, 21:03:33 »
hi guys, i have a 2.2cdx 2001 i have noticed recently that when i start up first thing in the morning and drive off the car stays in ist gear for quite some time before it will change up. any ideas what would cause this.
thanks max
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Re: automatic gearbox problem
« Reply #1 on: 03 February 2009, 21:08:39 »
This is standard on the V6.. not sure about the 2.2 ..

The higher revs for a short time is supposed to heat the cats up faster to reduce emmissions .... how well it works I have no idea ... you can "trick" the system by pulling away in "snow" mode if you really want to ...
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Re: automatic gearbox problem
« Reply #2 on: 03 February 2009, 21:33:34 »
Mine does this too ..... normal i belive to heat up cat quicker  :y
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Re: automatic gearbox problem
« Reply #3 on: 03 February 2009, 23:22:45 »
ok thanks guys. :y
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Re: automatic gearbox problem
« Reply #4 on: 03 February 2009, 23:28:13 »
From cold i always run my 2.2 in either 3rd gear or sport,til it heats up

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Re: automatic gearbox problem
« Reply #5 on: 04 February 2009, 10:02:26 »
thanks monzaiain ill give it a go
max :y
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Re: automatic gearbox problem
« Reply #6 on: 05 February 2009, 14:24:46 »
 :AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH always wondered why the Bl@@dy thing did that even after I changed the oil in the box on the last service!!!! just put it down to cold oil!!!!! Result!! ::)
Rob
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Re: automatic gearbox problem
« Reply #7 on: 05 February 2009, 14:34:24 »
Max......

Where abouts are you i see in your thing E Ayrshire...

My missus comes from Stewarton
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