auto trans kaputt

Zsoltipapa · 11th May 2024, 17:12

hi Fans,
just bought 75,2002, 2.5 automatic from an old man (195.000 km),
he exchanged all parts needed, had tons of invoices. perfect looking car, stayed indoors. Owner said zero problems.Test drive was ok.
After I bought it, driving 500 km I had slipping gears, I stopped, start again, drove 2km, same, battery on/off, drove to next mechanic, slowly.
Transmission works ONLY when cold, car warms up, revs up, no drive.
No codes! (by TOAF)
Transmission oil was changed 5000 km ago, 2 solenoids as well.
Mechanic wants transmission oil change.
I guess it would not repair it....
What a hell is this ?
Previous owner says there is a magnetic switch inside gearbox that can fail causing this,
I go mad, I want to love this car....electric or mechanic problem?
Please help me,
Zsolt, Hungary

Mike Noc · 11th May 2024, 18:33

I agree with your mechanic - change the ATF to ensure that the correct fluid is used and that the level is correct. There is a set procedure for this in RAVE the official Rover service manual.

SD1too · 11th May 2024, 19:23

I too agree with your mechanic. I have replied to your post in a historic thread on the same subject.

Simon

11th May 2024, 17:12	#1
Zsoltipapa Newbie Rover 75 2.5 Crown Join Date: May 2024 Location: Budapest Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	auto trans kaputt hi Fans, just bought 75,2002, 2.5 automatic from an old man (195.000 km), he exchanged all parts needed, had tons of invoices. perfect looking car, stayed indoors. Owner said zero problems.Test drive was ok. After I bought it, driving 500 km I had slipping gears, I stopped, start again, drove 2km, same, battery on/off, drove to next mechanic, slowly. Transmission works ONLY when cold, car warms up, revs up, no drive. No codes! (by TOAF) Transmission oil was changed 5000 km ago, 2 solenoids as well. Mechanic wants transmission oil change. I guess it would not repair it.... What a hell is this ? Previous owner says there is a magnetic switch inside gearbox that can fail causing this, I go mad, I want to love this car....electric or mechanic problem? Please help me, Zsolt, Hungary

11th May 2024, 19:23	#3
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,500 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	I too agree with your mechanic. I have replied to your post in a historic thread on the same subject. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce. Last edited by SD1too; 11th May 2024 at 19:25..

11th May 2024, 18:33	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,571 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	I agree with your mechanic - change the ATF to ensure that the correct fluid is used and that the level is correct. There is a set procedure for this in RAVE the official Rover service manual.