Auto Gearbox Slipping On 1st Gear After A Long Drive

[Keanu]

Hi, Any advise is appreciated.

 

After 1 hour drive on the motorway I came to my first stop on the junction. When moving off, the car jerked as if the first gear failed to engage, then immediatly within 1 second it was fine. This happened for 5/6 more times and then stopped.

 

On the way back, Came onto the motorway and then I realise the car is stuck at 3rd gear and will not change to 4th. I stopped at the next service station for 10 minutes, and after that it was fine.

 

2 Days later the dashboard gearbox light is on.

 

1. Is it a sign that the gearbox oil needs changing.

2. Some electronic sensor is playing up.

3. Time to have the whole gearbox looked at no matter what the cost!

 

Thanks for your suggestions.

Edited April 12, 2010 by Keanu

[dave030445]

have you checked the gearbox fluid

[Keanu]

How do I check? Is there a dipstick somewhere? I've been underneath but could not identify anything. ;)

[Keanu]

Just been told that the fault code is coming up as 'internal solenoid' issue. Any one know what this does and how much on average will it cost to repair it. :)

[Keanu]

The gear is stuck in 3rd! Is this what you call 'limp mode'?

[Keanu]

According to a specialist automatic gearbox garage, the fault is with the wiring loom plug where it connects to the gearbox socket has several pins and these pins has been damaged by water gathering in the socket!

 

Anyone thinks otherwise?

[Keanu]