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[PAULCDX]

Just been out in the mig and noticed the car wasn't changing gears as smooth and frequent as before.

As I was driving along it seemed to change into second no problem but then rev'd very high before banging / jumping into 3rd and with that the car with spanner light came on? 

The car continued to drive but it seemed like it was then in limp mode and sluggish? I've just got the car home and restarted the engine and the light has gone off. Took it round the block and the same happened again. 

Any idea what's happened to the gearbox?

Thanks in advance for any help 

[Gaffers]

Check the guides for how to check the level and top up the gearbox oil.  If that doesn't solve it then it could be gb filter or thrust washer related.

[PAULCDX]

Cheers Guffer,

It's been fine all day and then just now it started to play up........ Felt at times like the car was just revving and couldn't or was struggling to find / change gear...... When it did finally change it banged/clunked into gear 

[Gaffers]

Start with checking the level which is easier if you can get access to a ramp.  I have a garden sprayer converted to fill the boxes if you are passing nearby and need to borrow

[JamesV6CDX]

Oh dear!

Best case is low fluid

Worst case will be a poorly auto box!

[PAULCDX]

James when you coming over? 

[Dan282]

The 2.2 I have just bought mate seemed like it was slipping then went back in to gear with a jerk although no warning lights. I bought a litre of ATF today and it's took all of it and it's now 95 percent better. 

Try that first mate for the sake of a fiver.

[PAULCDX]

Cheers Dan,
Text or Pm me the link or details to what I need please 

[PAULCDX]

Re the car with spanner light, is that coming on because of a gearbox / sensor fault being picked up?

I will get the ATF level checked ASAP, hope it's nothing to serious 

[Kevin Wood]

IIRC there have been issues with the 2/3rd shift solenoid on some boxes?

[Andy H]

Re the car with spanner light, is that coming on because of a gearbox / sensor fault being picked up?

I will get the ATF level checked ASAP, hope it's nothing to serious 

The usual fault code is for something like "incorrect speed detected" or "incorrect ratio".

The gearbox ECU has sent out the signals telling the box which solenoids to open and close to select the desired gear. After a suitable delay it has looked at the engine RPM and the speed signal from the gearbox output shaft and seen that it hasn't worked as expected.

As said above it can be caused by low fluid level so check that first.

If that doesn't work then it might be a faulty solenoid or a blocked sump strainer or a broken thrust washer. Changing the first two involves taking the sumps off. Changing the thrust washer is a gearbox out job. Either way you end up with a new fragrance by ATF  ..

[PAULCDX]

Seems to change 1st to 2nd normal and then as I'm driving it's as if it loses gear completely and then car will rev high and then jump into 3rd and with that the orange car / spanner light will come on. 

At this point I'm guessing the car is now in limp mode and it doesn't change gear anymore, revs are high and drives very heavy and sluggish?? 

Until I manage to get the codes read and ATF level checked then It's guess work on my part. 

[Dan282]

Until we check the condition of the fluid and level it's a tricky one. If it was slipping and level related I didn't think it would throw the warning light on.

[RobG]

Until we check the condition of the fluid and level it's a tricky one. If it was slipping and level related I didn't think it would throw the warning light on.

Suspect it`ll be P1700

[Dan282]

Do you need a tech2 rob or will a standard code reader show autobox codes?