Automatic Gearbox Slipping Mk1 2.3 Ghia X

[Jon Boy UK Wales]

My mk1 galaxy 2.3 ghia x automatic has an issue and hopefully someone could help out with the possibility of pointing me in the right direction.

 

Basically the car when it's in 'D' appears to be slipping. The car start and drives off ok. It feels like it's slipping 'being lazy' going into gear.

 

You can feel the car changing gear and then over revs before going into gear. I either press a little harder on the accelerator and it goes in. Or ease off and press the accelerator again and it goes in.

 

The box seems ok if I select 1st 2nd or 3rd and Reverse. Only havens when in Drive.

 

Any ideas please? I have read a few posts with similar scenarios but I guess everyone had slightly different variations.

[chromedome]

Get the ATF checked/changed as the first step.

[matmcn]

Did you get a resolution to this issue and if so did you get the filter changed in the gearbox?

[BrianH]

Given that he has only ever made 1 post here and it was a while ago your not likly to get an answer (by default this forum doesn't notify of new replies via email AFAIK).

The atf(the oil) is the most common issue with these, either its aged badly/contaminated or there isn't enough of it, theres info in the faqs on checking the fluid level (it would be an idea to check its condition at the same time) and replacing it. If your having issues then checking the fluid won't cost anything besides time. Personally i'm not aware there is a filter in the box i've never seen mention of one on here before.

[chrispb123456]

The four speed box has the sump at the bottom and does have a removable filter once the sump is removed.

The five speed has the sump on the side, there is no filter there it's buried deep inside the box.