Topic: Sharp gear change on auto (Read 828 times)

cmeonthemove · « **on:** 24 November 2009, 19:44:43 »

Recently my Elite's auto-box has started delaying changing from 2nd to 3rd and the gearchange is a a bit sharp. Changing all other gears is still silky smooth and it doesn't always happen. I checked the atf and it seems fine, although the Elite is being serviced in Jan anyway, but could there be anything else to look for?

TheBoy · « **Reply #1 on:** 24 November 2009, 20:03:38 »

What condition was the ATF in when you checked? Red? Brown? Black?

hotel21 · « **Reply #2 on:** 24 November 2009, 21:07:47 »

.... and, did you check the level as per the guide - enging running, on the level? If stationary and removing the level plug, it will run out but you do not know if its enough in there or not...

cmeonthemove · « **Reply #3 on:** 25 November 2009, 13:13:28 »

Hi. The ATF was red admittedly the engine wasn't running when I checked it although engine was at operating temp. My ATF lid has 3 levels of thickness - the atf was up to the bottom of the thickest section nearest to the lid. I'll check it again when I get home from work before I switch off the engine.

As an aside, should I have a separate manual for the autobox, as it's not mentioned in the Vauxhall manuals I got with the car.

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