Automatic gearbox problem

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Originally Posted by Matt1960

Dave,

Yes all up and running as it should now. Phew!!!

Changing nice and smoothly, after putting back together and refilling with new ATF to the volume that was drained when I took off the solenoid cover (1.25lt).



Just need to take some more photos on Sat and post this simple testing and fixing procedure, that has saved me a small fortune.

Matt

Top news, glad I could be of help in locating the thread.

As you say upto £1500 staying in your pocket

[kevin]

Originally Posted by Matt1960

kevin,
Yes I am sure the solenoids can be tested from the connector in the left side of the engine (when I can find it) and would then just need pulling the connector apart and testing with a meter. I will also confirm this process and the values hopefully with pictures.
The cover is to the front of the auto box, near the radiator and for petrol engines is under the airbox, for diesels you can see it without taking anything off.
Matt

thanks matt, I know the connectors have took them apart and fould water in them, dryed it out got all my gears back for 4 weeks, then on the way to last sundays meet lost top gear on the m40 . got the gears back got to meet but same thing again on way home.
undid connector to find water again in there
dryed out and all working ok now.

mate pointed out there has not been any raining in the four weeks car was running alright. so hope it just rian getting in, only time will tell.
going to see how it go next time it rains, have moved plugs to top of the gearbox now.