Probs With Auto Gearbox

[thepottages]

Hello im new to here and to the ford galaxy we bought our 1st galaxy 3 weeks ago just an old 52 plate tdi automatic.on the second day it felt like it was struggling to change gears then the next morning it wouldnt change into second gear until it had warmed up then the car was fine. I was told it could be the filter in the gearbox so we had that done and the gearbox oil changed but it was still the same for 2 days then fantastic it ran like a dreamfor 2 days and its started again but its doing it now even when its warmed up.

our last car was wrote off when a stupid woman pulled out accross the front of us so we needed a 7 seater that would tow our six berth caravan and i must admit we have towed the van with it and its fantastic at towing its just the gear problem

do i cut my loses and get rid now to be honest we dont have the money to put into the car if its gunna be expensive

[cyborg]

Hello im new to here and to the ford galaxy we bought our 1st galaxy 3 weeks ago just an old 52 plate tdi automatic.on the second day it felt like it was struggling to change gears then the next morning it wouldnt change into second gear until it had warmed up then the car was fine. I was told it could be the filter in the gearbox so we had that done and the gearbox oil changed but it was still the same for 2 days then fantastic it ran like a dreamfor 2 days and its started again but its doing it now even when its warmed up.

our last car was wrote off when a stupid woman pulled out accross the front of us so we needed a 7 seater that would tow our six berth caravan and i must admit we have towed the van with it and its fantastic at towing its just the gear problem

do i cut my loses and get rid now to be honest we dont have the money to put into the car if its gunna be expensive

Hi pottages welcome to the forum,

 

there's quite a few things that it could be such as a failed or failing solenoid,Coreded wire to box

burnt cluch plates ,wrong atf unfortunatly the list is endless hence slow forum responces .

 

Self diagnosis is made easier with vagcom software and a lead to your laptop plugged into

car .From there you can get an idea if the problems electronic.

 

For now i would check the atf level with gear box at 40 deg and check brand and type of atf used

On the earlier mk1 autobox you can reset it to factory settings which sometimes helps when your driving habits

are different to prev owner you could do this manually however i've only done it on vagcom to do manualy try this borrowed from t4 web: -

• Turn on ignition without starting engine.
• Turn off ignition.
• Turn on ignition again without starting engine and depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there for at least ten seconds.
• Release the accelerator pedal and turn the key to start the engine in the regular manner.
• Drive away going through all four gears.

[Amarok]

Welcome,

I am going through the same heartache you are experiencing and my Galaxy is much older !.

My problem was I have no 4th Gear and 3rd was 'Hard Shifting' I took it to the Garage and they changed the oil and filter and said OK its fixed :D

when I collected it it was changing better but still no 4th gear so fuel consumption is through the roof as it revs the rocks off at 60MPH after 24 Hours it was back to hard shifting AGAIN and now with a leak from the autotrans sump !!!!!!!

The car is going back to the Garage tomorrow to see if they can fix it, but after speaking to a Local Transmission Rebuilding company I don't hold out much hope as in his own words were

The Autoboxes on the Galaxy are a 'NIGHTMARE' as they are all electronic and the slightest spots of dirt will screw it up.

 

To reconditon and refit was in the region of £2,000 !, the recon box alone is £1,600, but because the dirty oil has moved through the entire system you need a torque converter as well

 

:o After I picked myself up off the floor...

 

Further searching on the net this is a MAJOR problem with these Autoboxes, as when the oil is contaminated

Reading between the lines on your post

 

This is going to cost you I'm afraid I would consider getting shot of the Auto Galaxy and get yourself a manual

Edited September 6, 2011 by Amarok

[thepottages]

Welcome,

I am going through the same heartache you are experiencing and my Galaxy is much older !.

My problem was I have no 4th Gear and 3rd was 'Hard Shifting' I took it to the Garage and they changed the oil and filter and said OK its fixed :D

when I collected it it was changing better but still no 4th gear so fuel consumption is through the roof as it revs the rocks off at 60MPH after 24 Hours it was back to hard shifting AGAIN and now with a leak from the autotrans sump !!!!!!!

The car is going back to the Garage tomorrow to see if they can fix it, but after speaking to a Local Transmission Rebuilding company I don't hold out much hope as in his own words were

The Autoboxes on the Galaxy are a 'NIGHTMARE' as they are all electronic and the slightest spots of dirt will screw it up.

 

To reconditon and refit was in the region of

[Amarok]

thanks to both off you for the replys im not in a position to buy a manual as im not able to drive manual cars

 

Landrover discovery Automatic X plate TD5 £2000 ?

these are bullet proof, will haul the caravan up a mountain and very cheap to fix :D

I came from a 1994 discovery to this heap of expensive sh1t I think I will go back

Edited September 6, 2011 by Amarok

[Amarok]

Landrover discovery Automatic X plate TD5 £2000 ?

these are bullet proof, 7 seater, will haul your caravan up a mountain and very cheap to fix :D

I finally got my Galaxy on the road on the 1st August by the

3rd it had blown the starter motor £250

by the 10th it had blown the Air con compressor £££'s (didn't bother)

by the 15th the central locking gave up £50

by the 19th it was running on 5 cylinders new coil pack £120

and finally by the 25th the gearbox started playing up £120 so far for fluid and filter change and still not working !!!!

and a quote for £2000 to fix

while it was on the ramp i checked the exhaust that has gone

the rear brake discs are gone

front tyres are worn out

for me I think it is game over these vehicles are a joke

I came from a 1994 discovery to this heap of expensive sh1t I think I will go back

Edited September 6, 2011 by Amarok