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[tigers_gonads]

p1700 request front right transmission code on a 3.2 mv6 auto

What does this mean ?

No other codes present but aparently the tc light comes on sometimes when the the engine is running and the gear selector is in park

[aaronjb]

I'd say it means "walk away"

IIRC the only thing you can ascertain from that is that the gearbox ECU detected a fault condition and has asked the engine ECU to illuminate the light on the dashboard.. you need a Tech2 to interrogate the autobox ECU and find out what the actual gearbox fault code is..

[tigers_gonads]

I'd say it means "walk away"

IIRC the only thing you can ascertain from that is that the gearbox ECU detected a fault condition and has asked the engine ECU to illuminate the light on the dashboard.. you need a Tech2 to interrogate the autobox ECU and find out what the actual gearbox fault code is..

Don't really want to "walk away" on this unless I really have to 
Might be a very good day for me if I play my cards right 

Would my  code reader do the job of the tech2 in this case ?

[aaronjb]

I think so - although I've not tried so no idea how reliable/etc it is

[tigers_gonads]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm from the way i'm looking at it, it could be anything from a gearbox oil and filter change needed to a replacement box 

Bugger, I could really do without the stress at the moment 

[aaronjb]

Basically, yeah .. the code could be a solenoid, it could be gear ratio out of range, etc etc.. it's a long list and you're none the wiser without being able to interrogate the 'box ECU unfortunately!

Though, I suppose, worst case a new gearbox is fairly inexpensive - hassle of getting it fitted aside.  Did it drive alright or bang into any gears?

[tigers_gonads]

Not driven it yet 

The car is a 4 hour round trip away so i've been getting as much info as possible off him first.
To be fair, the bloke is very upfront and has gone well out of his way to answer any questions.

Might have to bite the bullet and go for a drive.
Should be able to do it on about 30 quids worth of lpg if I take it easy 

[aaronjb]

Where is it? Maybe someone more local could go and have a gander for you

[tigers_gonads]

Good idea 
Near boston (lincs)

[aaronjb]

D'oh, nowhere near me or I'd have offered

I'd say maybe stick a thread up in Gen Car Chat with a title something like "Anyone near Boston (Lincs) who can look at a car for me?" and I bet there'll be someone over there.. although it's a bit out of the way, OOF seems to have someone near everywhere!

[Lazydocker]

Ask him if it's had a flat battery recently

[tigers_gonads]

Ask him if it's had a flat battery recently

Really 

Does that match up to the tc light in park with the engine running that appears now and again ?

Just talked the missus into taking the mutt for a jog on skeggy beach tomorrow so i'm going to pop and have a good look / plug my laptop in.
Never driven a auto before so any pointers welcome.

[Lazydocker]

Nope, doesn't match that but if the battery has gone flat and it's been jumped then it can give a 1700 Mine had it when I did the pedal test before negotiating

As for tips... You're looking for nice smooth changes up and down... 4 distinct gears plus "lock up" (which feels like a half change) in 3rd and 4th. Sports button (on top of shifter) should turn on a dash light, snowflake button should light up when pressed. When shifting from one position to another the indicator light should move with the lever and the other shouldn't flash/light up

[pscocoa]

I had this code some time ago and changed crank sensor and atf. I maintain it was crank sensor causing problem as gearbox reading wrong engine speed . Kevin Wood may remember this as he tech 2d it and no issues stored after

[tigers_gonads]

I had this code some time ago and changed crank sensor and atf. I maintain it was crank sensor causing problem as gearbox reading wrong engine speed . Kevin Wood may remember this as he tech 2d it and no issues stored after

I hope it isn't the crank sensor, i'm going down tomorrow to drive it