I've got a 1990 j-spec tt auto. Over the last few days the box started making a whinning rattly sound when running getting worse as you increased throttle. Last night as i set off for work it began loosing drive like slipping, after stopping at traffic lights the car wouldn't move at all in any gear at any revs. now after getting recovered the car runs fine and creeps forwards or backwards in drive and reverse with no revs but only for about 1 minute then all drive is lost, also happens straight away if i press the accelerator. if it isn't something cheap im considering breaking or selling as it is due too lack of money. Any help much appreciated.....

Sounds like lack of autobox fluid! Have you checked its level and condition?

Check the filter too, may be restricting the flow :D

Sorry but this is often a sign of a dead autobox.

sorry to say but the auto box has gone mate have seen plenty of them like this in the past

JAMIETT

The fluid level is fine, so must be the end for the box...... and the car as i've had enough. How much do you reckon i'll get for scrap? lol.

About £20 at the moment, at most!

Could be the torque converter. If you have the time and skills to do it yourself could be worth a go if you think its worth the £150ish quid?