Galaxy Gearbox Problem

[dixon]

hi all..im new to the site so hello..

 

i have abit of problem

 

i bout a 2002 ford galaxy 2.3 automatic about 2 weeks ago with a fault

 

the fault was that as driving along the gearbox would randomly drop down into first.. very dangerous if you are travelling at 70

 

i have since taken it to a supposedly gearbox specialist who told me it was the ecu.. and it would cost 1500 to replace.

 

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now im not prepared to pay this kind of money.

 

is there any common faults with the galaxy's which could cause this..

 

anyone know what it the problem might be?

 

or is the specailist about right..

 

 

 

 

im abit of a novice when it comes to galaxys as i am more of a classic ford man..

 

 

thanks for any help that you may be able to offer

 

thanks

 

richard

[chrispb123456]

Hi

First of all check the wiring loom and multi plug connector going to gearbox, disconnect plug and check for corrosion, secondly check with Vagcom see if any fault codes stored for transmission

[dixon]

dont mean to sound stupid.. but what is vagcom

[dixon]

ah just googled it and it is diagnostic software..

 

i have vcds will that do?

[sparky Paul]

VCDS... Vag-Com Diagnostic System

 

As well as the software, you will need the interface cable, available cheaply on fleabay.

[chrispb123456]

Thats the one, select 02 Auto Trans