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[RobG]

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

Not necessarily a TechII but you`d need a very good "standard" reader. As said, check ATF first

[PAULCDX]

I've just spoke to the chap I bought the car from 6 weeks ago.

He stated the car has had an ATF change as part of its 120K service / mot in August. So I'm guessing then if he's telling the truth then the box doesn't need a service and the level should be fine ?

[RobG]

I've just spoke to the chap I bought the car from 6 weeks ago.

He stated the car has had an ATF change as part of its 120K service / mot in August. So I'm guessing then if he's telling the truth then the box doesn't need a service and the level should be fine ?

Don`t believe everything you`re told Paul. Get it checked to eliminate the "low fluid" possibility. If ATF level and consistency is fine, then get the TCM codes read.

[PAULCDX]

Cheers Rob,

If I have an auto box fault as such, should I get a fault message come up on the display ?

The only light I've seen is the car / spanner light come on when it's gone into limp mode etc

[Andy B]

Cheers Rob,

If I have an auto box fault as such, should I get a fault message come up on the display ?

The only light I've seen is the car / spanner light come on when it's gone into limp mode etc

The Sport button's cog should light in the event of a gearbox fault .............. I think 

[CaptainZok]

Automatic Gearbox is displayed on the MID iirc.

[Andy B]

Automatic Gearbox is displayed on the MID iirc.

You're right .... just found it ...... page 138 http://images.omegaowners.com/documents/UserGuides/OmegaOct2002.pdf 

[PAULCDX]

Ive got no auto box fault displayed just the car with spanner light when it's gone into limp mode

The more I think about the problem it's as if it's losing gears and then jumping back in but happens from 2nd to 3rd +

[Gaffers]

These are classic actuator symptoms caused by low atf, blocked strainer or faulty actuator.   If atf has been changed I bet it was done by idiots who dont know how to get the level correct.   Start with checking the level first and go from there.

[PAULCDX]

Hopefully a fellow oofer is going to give me a hand in checking the ATF level in the week 

Just thinking out loud but it there be a gearbox software issue or update need doing via Tech2 ?

Noticed today the car is in limp mode all the time with the car / spanner light staying on constant now. 

[PAULCDX]

Just a small update -

Thanks to Blackviper ( Dave ) for popping over today to read codes on my autobox problem.

We started off on a drive round the block after the car got warm and within seconds it was apparent again the car is struggling to get into 3rd gear +. The car will just rev and try and then jump in and out of gear until going into limp mode.

The code that came up so far was p0730 - ( incorrect gear ratio ). Next step is to get the ATF level checked, unfortunately we couldn't do it today due to the poor weather.

If the level appears correct and Ok, then could I be looking at 2/3rd solenoid or thrust washer failure ?

May just get a used working box swopped to save all the if's, but's and maybe's ? 

Will update once ATF has been checked.

Paul 

[chrisgixer]

Sounds like your in the right track. Fingers crossed.

[PAULCDX]

Cheers Chris, let's hope it's just low ATF but I'm not so sure

Update when it's been checked 

[Steve B]

This problem keeps coming up on here a lot more lately,And seems to always point to the 2-3 solenoid in the AR25 box..

post #39   

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=103027.0;all

[PAULCDX]

Update,

Thanks to James for coming today. James will post findings later but its probably best to get a replacement gearbox 

ATF level was fine and nice and red, it seems a faulty solenoid or worn / shattered thrust washer is the culprit