Hi Guys, just a bit of advise plz..... last week...nice evening..roof down I had a good 2 hours drive, when I was slowing down for a corner I was using my box as a brake (2nd gear) as the exhaust pops and sounds great (stupid YES) BUT the last few miles of my journey I had lost 1st gear (auto) and thought OH no here we go again (I`ve done 4 auto boxes in on my TT) until manual conversion, but I like my vert as Auto.... very next day and all day today its been fine??? Do you think it was just too hot or have i got box problems?

 

CheerZ

 

Daz.

When did you last do a gearbox fluid change chap?

When did you last do a gearbox fluid change chap?

 

Cant remember, but no longer than 2 years ago? time for a change you think?

I think you're hot yes Daz :biggrin:

 

Sounds like someone overnight as fitted my Merc gearbox :angry: in yours.

I think you're hot yes Daz :biggrin:

 

Sounds like someone overnight as fitted my Merc gearbox :angry: in yours.

 

Ha,ha, Why??? has your Merc gone bang?? I know a really good Merc mechanic if you want in Southport?

Cant remember, but no longer than 2 years ago? time for a change you think?

 

Unless youve done 30k miles in two years, id say its probably not fluid related, unless you were driving it very hard and the fluid has over heated.

I know a really good Merc mechanic if you want in Southport?

 

Really, probably yes.

The gearbox is a lottery, it sticks in gear, I then have to turn off and 'reboot' and it's ok for a while, sometimes it's in drive but not in gear at all!

I have changed fluid but basically it's still a PITA.

It is booked in at Merc garage 'gulp and large intake of breath' but if I can avoid this I will be chuffed, but I want it sorting.

Text me his number bud?

Unless youve done 30k miles in two years, id say its probably not fluid related, unless you were driving it very hard and the fluid has over heated.

 

 

LOL, No, done about 2k :( and yes I was driving it hard that night which is very unlike me in the vert , I normally just cruise slowly, maybe the fluid was just too hot as you say (hope so)

Really, probably yes.

The gearbox is a lottery, it sticks in gear, I then have to turn off and 'reboot' and it's ok for a while, sometimes it's in drive but not in gear at all!

I have changed fluid but basically it's still a PITA.

It is booked in at Merc garage 'gulp and large intake of breath' but if I can avoid this I will be chuffed, but I want it sorting.

Text me his number bud?

 

 

Will do ,he has worked for Merc for ages and does foreigners on the side, he fixes my Merc van and my mates E55 AMG, he is a top man and never over charges, text on its way (only 1 problem with him is getting it booked in one time as he still works at Merc so Evenings and weekend when he feels like ;~))

Can you remember what fluid youve got in the box?

Sorry to hear your having trouble with my inheritance mate :)

 

Pull the auto fluid dipstick out and have a good sniff, your sniffing for any hint of burnt mate. If it is burnt, try a fluid change.

yeah the old sniff test if it smells of toast it probally is. also you could rol the fuild on some white kitchen rol if its pink its a winner if its brown oh dear.

yeah the old sniff test if it smells of toast it probally is. also you could rol the fuild on some white kitchen rol if its pink its a winner if its brown oh dear.

 

remind me not to have toast at your house mate :lol:

Edited June 10, 201213 yr by Steams

lol well its always got bacon wedged between it so your loss. :P

lol well its always got bacon wedged between it so your loss. :P

 

I've changed me mind...lol

i must be the only member who's not had any problems with auto zeds...and must also be one of a few who now has no zed:sad:

mines fine it just takes a week to kick down or up. literaly can take a full two seconds or so to change at full throttle.

Can you remember what fluid youve got in the box?

 

Not sure buddy? it would have been what's recommended for the car ;)

Sorry to hear your having trouble with my inheritance mate :)

 

Pull the auto fluid dipstick out and have a good sniff, your sniffing for any hint of burnt mate. If it is burnt, try a fluid change.

 

Just done the sniff test, it smells good and tastes better ,mmmmm , its red and smell`s of gearbox oil :)

i must be the only member who's not had any problems with auto zeds...and must also be one of a few who now has no zed:sad:

 

Thats coz your old, drive like a girl, and scared to put your foot down in a powerful car :laugh::tt2:

yeah the old sniff test if it smells of toast it probally is. also you could rol the fuild on some white kitchen rol if its pink its a winner if its brown oh dear.

 

 

LOL, Pink or brown??????? mmmm its PINK!!!! YEH!!!

Thats coz your old, drive like a girl, and scared to put your foot down in a powerful car :laugh::tt2:

 

jesus 3 outer 3 right....1st prize to you sir:thumbup1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tvvat:lol:

Bad news this Daz, it will cost you a fortune, in fact it will probably cost more than the car is actually worth, so just give it to me.......:lol:.....:whistling:.....:winkiss:

you tried running the Autobox diagnostics test mate?

 

Auto Transmission Diagnostic:

 

If you automatic transmission is acting erratically, may it be shifting too hard, shifting too late, shifting too early, etc. try the diagnostic to isolate the problem. The diagnostic, like the main computer diagnostic, may show an error code if it reads a sensor or circuit that is not within factory specs. If the problem is mechanical, the diagnostic won't show it. If it's electrical, then the diagnostic gives a general idea where to start looking to correct the performance.

Procedure:

 

1. Have the engine at normal operating temperature, in P with the overdrive switch on.

 

2. Start engine. The AT light should go out after 2 sec. {Mine never came on lol but test still works}

 

3. Turn the ignition off.

 

4. Move selector to drive D by using the Push Release button. If not equipped, use the brake pedal

 

5. Set overdrive switch to OFF.

 

6. Wait 2 seconds and turn ignition switch ON.

 

7. Wait 2 seconds and move selector to 2.

 

8. Set overdrive switch to ON.

 

9. Move selector to 1.

 

10. Set overdrive switch to OFF.

 

11. Depress accelerator pedal fully and release it.

 

12. The codes will begin to flash. There�s one long flash that signifies the start of the sequence. Following should be 10 short flashes. Then it repeats.

 

 

 

 

Error Codes:

 

All 10 flashes the same = No error codes detected.

1st flash longer than others = Revolution sensor is shorted or disconnected.

2nd flash longer than others = Speed sensor circuit is shorted or disconnected.

3rd flash longer than others = Throttle sensor circuit is shorted or disconnected.

4th flash longer than others = Shift solenoid "A" circuit is shorted or disconnected

5th flash longer than others = Shift solenoid "B" circuit is shorted or disconnected

6th flash longer than others = Overrun clutch solenoid circuit is shorted or disconnected

7th flash longer than others = Lock-up solenoid circuit is shorted or disconnected

8th flash longer than others = Fluid temperature sensor is disconnected or A/T control unit power source circuit is damaged.

9th flash longer than others = Engine revolution signal circuit is shorted or disconnected

10th flash longer than others = Line pressure solenoid circuit is shorted or disconnected

All the same with no long start flash = Battery low, been disconnected, or control unit has just been reconnected.

 

 

Taken from: http://www.twinturbo.net/ttnettech/autodiag/autodiag.html

if it doesnt find anything, prob best to keep it printed of and in the car, so you can run the test again immediately, if the problem ever repeats.

 

At least you will be able to close down the number of possibilites.

if it doesnt find anything, prob best to keep it printed of and in the car, so you can run the test again immediately, if the problem ever repeats.

 

At least you will be able to close down the number of possibilites.

 

 

CheerZ Ryan, LOL Yes I know the auto diag like the back of my hand, Ha, ha, I used it sooooo many time`s on my TT . In 10 years of owning the TT I have gone through 4 auto boxes :/, the last one was the final straw 2 years ago so I fitted the manual box to it, ahhhh, so much better, Done about 50 miles in it since :( but the vert came along and I like that better, thanks for the help matey ;)