Gearbox Problems

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Gearbox filler plug

The auto gearbox needs filling with oil. No one does a manual for this car. The previous owner lost the hand book. When I asked the agents to get me one they said "computer says no" When I asked them do they know where the filler plug is th...

2003 Vauxhall Frontera petrol v6 auto
Posted: May 25, 2011
Smokey engine

this question is in parts. my cluch went last week, since then the engine is running badly, i did a compression test which came back as 1= 27 bar.2=22bar.3=19bar. 4=23bars. does that indicate poor compression. before all this she was runn...

2003 Peugeot Partner 1.9d
Posted: May 23, 2011
FULE

reve counter reves to 3 when starts up put foot on break to put in drive aprox 2-300YRD BEFORE CHANGES GEAR CHANGED CENSOR NOT WORKED

2001 Daewoo Lanos 1.6 auto
Posted: May 17, 2011
Intermittent start

My Mitsubishi FTO MIVEC (auto) refuses to start at times. All the symptoms are of a flat battery where the engine does not turn over. The battery shows 12 volts before start and drops when the ignition is turned to start. So there is a loa...

1997 Mitsubishi FTO MIVEC AUTO
Posted: May 16, 2011
Separating a gearbox

how can i dismantle the gearbox

1999 Mitsubishi 380 spacewagon
Posted: May 14, 2011
Gearbox cutting out

car has done 24.000 miles, bought from new Astra auto. Recalled for radiator replacement.On a recent journey gearbox gave up, would not move forwards or in reverse. Turned on engine after 10 minutes and car ran normally for a very short tim...

2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 auto
Posted: May 12, 2011
Gear box wont engage after changing of oil

I just drained and replaced the transmission oil of my peugeot 306, after that it wont drive forward, only reverse

2000 Peugeot 306
Posted: May 11, 2011
Unusual automatic fault continued..

Hi guys, This is the continuing saga of the intermittent auto gearbox fault.. It's been on the diagnostic machine and showed a blip on the ecu but no definate fault. This fault only ever occurs when stopped directly at traffic l...

1999 Renault Laguna RT Auto
Posted: May 10, 2011
Gear box

I have a BMW E46 318i model 2000. I changed gearbox fluid and filter last week but now on braking there is a strong jarring as gears are disengaging. It never did this before so its got me worried. any ideas on the possible cause?

2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9 Auto
Posted: May 9, 2011
Whining in 1st and 2nd

HI, I have just bought a Ford KA, it's on an 04 plate and has 35000 on the clock, a really tidy and clean car and a good runner. I notice that it is a little whiny when i take off in 1st gear and also in 2nd. Also, when stationary, if i ho...

2004 Ford KA
Posted: May 8, 2011
Lack power

i had the clutch go, when i got the van back after with a new clutch the van lacked power. i dont understand why the power would drop after a new clutch is fitted, the van used to idle at 900rpm and now it idles at 500rpm, i have fitted a n...

2003 Peugeot Partner 1.9 d
Posted: May 5, 2011
Starting fault

When I turn the ignition key, the car won't start. The dash lights and headlights are all working. If I get someone to push the car, it will then start.

2004 Vauxhall Zafira
Posted: May 4, 2011
Loss of power and whistling noise

When the car is ticking over it sounds okay and even when you rev it up no whistling noise from it but the minute you start to drive it and the engine is under load you can a hear a loud whistle noise from the right hand side of the engine...

2003 Peugeot 307 1.4 hdi
Posted: May 3, 2011
Auto box problem

Lack of torque after autobox warms up (similar to slipping clutch on manual)..Auto box light comes on. After cool down ok again for a while.May be ok on a run but bad around town.

1999 Renault Laguna RT auto
Posted: Apr 30, 2011
Clutch/gearbox

I recently got to the point where the noise of worn clutch thrust brearing got on my nerves so had a local mechanic (In Spain) change the complete clutch assembly and cable. The cable was a genuine Peugeot part but the rest of the assembl...

2001 Peugeot 206 1.4 petrol Left Hand Drive
Posted: Apr 27, 2011