Strange Vibration In Tiptronic 3rd Gear

[zeplin43]

Hi guys it has become a habbit visitig this forum as some will probably notice.

Unfortunatly it has now come the time to put out this problem that i am starting to notice in my 2nd Seat Alhambra tdi tiptronic 86tkm on the clock.

When going hard on gas pedal car starts vibrating in 3rd gear round about 3000 to 4000 revs until changes to 4th.

Is there a kind soul that can help me out with some sugestions of what this can be.

Thks in advance and keep up the good work in helping each other out, so we can stay away from the stealers for as long as possible

Cheers from Zeplin43

[NikpV]

Is there any difference between 'Sports mode' and normal ??? (if you have sports mode) - wondering if its the same autobox as the galaxy - I assume it is

[zeplin43]

Is there any difference between 'Sports mode' and normal ??? (if you have sports mode) - wondering if its the same autobox as the galaxy - I assume it is

Its the same as galaxy ag5 tiptronic gearbox ,the whole car vibrates from 3000 revs onwards until it changes to 4th gear, in all other situations seems to work ok.

[zeplin43]

So guys no one has any idea what this problem might be.Any help will be apreciated

[zeplin43]

:P :P :)

[lazyb5]

Hi zep

i too have the 2002 115 ps auto but without vibration. Years ago i had a granada with an auto box which had a vibration in fact it was almost a rumble. Fords said it would cost about 300 quid but i spoke to a small garage which did nothing but transmissions they said it was more likely the seal onthe input shaft it cost me 50 quid to fix. Obviously things have moved on but i would go to a small independant or two before going to main dealer. It will at least give you an idea of real cost. Please tell us all what it is when you find out because its bound to happen to ours sooner or later :P

[zeplin43]

well guys after speaking to mechanic about this vibration issue he told me the first thing to do was to balance my wheels doing this i found they where slightly out of balance and now the vibration has stoped.