automatic transmission

[davidp]

I have a 1990 230Te and the automatic gearbox has stopped changing gear. no obvious noise or problem just does not change up gear when accelerating. Any comment gratefully recieved.
Thanks
Dave:-(

 

[television]

Number one have you checked the fluid level

 

[davidp]

Thanks - the oil level seems Ok when cold, does it change when warm?

 

[karlefr]

Yes, always check the gearbox fluid when warm and engine running!!!!!!!

 

[television]

David you are going to need a specialist to look at it, where are you in the UK

 

[davidp]

The gearbox oil shows about 10mm below minimum when warm. Would this make a difference and is there a recommended oil? I am in Luton Bedfordshire

 

[star]

very slim chance, but check your kick down switch is not stuck down.

 

[davidp]

David you are going to need a specialist to look at it, where are you in the UK

Thanks. I live in Luton Bedfordshire

 

[television]

There is a good gearbox center in Ayelsbury

Ken Crossley STA Auto transmisions 01296 481145

Or this one in Luton.

Mr Nino Luongo

Bedfordshire automatics 01582 560224


They are both members of fate , good people and honest

http://www.fedauto.co.uk/

 

[davidp]

Thanks, I have it booked in for a test drivew tomorrow. Regards David

 

[davidp]

Thanks television. I took the car in as suggested to Bedford Automatics and now OK but £500 poorer. Thanks for all your help. Kind regards David

 

[wireman]

What did they find?

 

[Legoman]

his wallet by the sounds of it lol!

 

[television]

his wallet by the sounds of it lol!

You dont get much for £500 with an auto gearbox these days, and his problem was quite serious

 

[dieselman]

At a guess it's the fibre governor drive gear in the tail of the gearbox. If the governor doesn't spin it doesn't allow any fluid through so the box never changes up.

 

[Legoman]

aye i know , just couldnt resist the joke when he said 'what did they find?' as most garages always milk ya for cash , i hate using them and where possible do all the work myself.

 

[davidp]

Spot on Dieselman. The fibre governor drive was the problem