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16th August 2012, 05:35 | #1 |
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I have just discovered a nice low mileage R75 -99 2.0V6 auto for sale for a nice price. The problem is that the seller write that the autobox has a problem. It slips out of gear while driving. Does anyone know what the possible cause for this can be? Migth it be repairable or does it need a new/used gearbox in good condition? Thanks for answers Last edited by beinet1; 3rd September 2012 at 06:12.. |
16th August 2012, 06:51 | #2 |
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Almost all problems with the Jatco box have either been:
1) Fluid never changed, dirty or wrong fluid used. As it is not expensive to change the fluid, in the UK, this is usually the first thing to try. 2) Faulty solenoid/s. These can be tested fairly easily in the car, can be replaced with box 'in car'. 3) Cracked Revese Piston. (Doesn't affect only reverse) I think you are indicating it is a 1999 model and the early cars up to 2002/2003 frequently suffered this problem. Jatco have modified the part but that doesn't help as you still have to buy the parts ! It is probably the only other fault that can be corrected with 'box in' though needs careful assembly before replacing. There is a lot of information either in a search (see task bar above) or in the 'How To's. There is a complete description re the revese piston if you do a search, with step by step photo's. A search should also produce info on the solenoids with testing values given. Don't know what Km the car has done but the Jatco box is fairly robust to well over 200,000Km with the above exceptions. By the way the fluid should be changed every 4 years or about 100,000Km but more frequent changes are advisable. Bear in mind only about 60% of the fluid will be changed after a drain & refill. My box had a change at 50, 000Km and will be done again at 100,000 Unless the price allows for a second hand box replacement (late 2003 on) the only alternative is for a transmission specialist to diagnose the problem before you purchase The solenoids are not particularly expensive to replace but a cracked piston costs around £500-£600, to replace in the UK, by a specialist. The parts are only about £70 ! ! Thing is they usually tut, tut, tut and tell you you need a recon. box but that has probably only had the things mentioned here done. Profitable business ! ! If you need parts from the UK only buy from:- www.sussexautos.co.uk Tel:- (44) 1323 848886 Please let me know how you get on Dave
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Dave's advice above is spot-on. Simon.
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The seller just told me that the box slips out of 3. and 4. gear. The car has only done 76000km/47500miles and has all services done according to the seller. I am not sure that the fluid have been changed but possibly not as the service recomendation is 100000km. I am thinking that this migth be a bargain if I don`t need to change the box. I am able to do all the above mentioned operations by DIY. |
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As Dave says, you won't need to change the gearbox. People only do that because
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Hi all!
I bougth this car today. Its a flawless piece of jewelery!! Spotless!! + Bargain price!!! http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/obj...nkode=36575084 Last edited by beinet1; 22nd January 2018 at 19:03.. |
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Hi Beinet1, I had the same problem as yours slipping in 3rd and 4th gear and losing drive, the only way I could get home was locked in 3rd gear, I took in to a auto gearbox specialist and he said complete gearbox strip as there could be metal particles swiming around the gearbox, I chose to get a low mileage secondhand box for 350 pounds, the sad point was the 400 pounds to get it fitted, around 10 hours labour, I could have stripped the gearbox in situ to check the reverse piston myself, but if I would have fitted maybe a cracked reverse piston, then there could have been more internal problems after rebuild increasing the cost more, my 75 is running great now, Cheers Derek (NZ)
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When I repaired the automatic gearbox in my wife's car I did find metal fragments, because a gear wheel had broken up. I replaced the gear, had the box cleaned (as you would for any rebuild) and it was fine. There were no other problems at all, despite the metal particles. This sort of talk is designed to persuade the customer to accept a reconditioned unit which, to be fair, can be cheaper and certainly quicker than finding a fault on an unfamiliar gearbox. That solution often appeals to the customer too, but it doesn't make sense if you are on a tight budget and want to do the work yourself. Quote:
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Hi all,
I was going to measure the solenoids today, but the autobox connectors I found rigth behind the fusebox did not look like the one in the schematic I found on one of the other threads here. Am I looking at the wrong connector or are there different types of these?? P.S. Refering to this one: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...09&postcount=8 |
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