The Autobox

1. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

   #1 11th February 2008, 09:55

   Well I have a problem with the auto at the moment and not entirely sure whats wrong.
   
   Basically after the car has been stood say overnight and I go to drive to work, I'll put it in reverse and then accelerate but the car doesnt move for a good 5 seconds it's as if, it's in neutral as it is just revving but no actually going anywhere, it's not too bad if the car is started after not being stood for too long, but just after 5-10 seconds it sorts itself out and actually engages the gear I chose, but it doesn't seem right.
   
   Any idea what is the problem, could the box be fubared? considering the car is coming up for 12 years old and has 126k on it?
   
   Thanks in advance
   
   Steven
2. laura_g Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tamworth Posts: 9581 VTR, RX8

   #2 11th February 2008, 10:55

   Have you taken the handbrake off?
3. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

   #3 11th February 2008, 11:05

   pffft lol yes I have
4. laura_g Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tamworth Posts: 9581 VTR, RX8

   #4 11th February 2008, 11:11

   sorry clean out of ideas then im afraid, if i recall correctly it may be due to the age and mileage now
5. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

   #5 11th February 2008, 11:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LauraLoops sorry clean out of ideas then im afraid, if i recall correctly it may be due to the age and mileage now

   big words coming out lol
   na if any of you big knowledgable people know if would be grateful.
6. Quick Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064

   #6 11th February 2008, 11:20

   Have you checked the autobox fluid level?
7. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

   #7 11th February 2008, 11:22

   Have you checked the gearbox fluid??
8. laura_g Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tamworth Posts: 9581 VTR, RX8

   #8 11th February 2008, 11:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Manutd1808 big words coming out lol na if any of you big knowledgable people know if would be grateful.

   i usually do but this one is a toughen
9. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

   #9 11th February 2008, 11:24

   yes its been checked and is got enough in it.
10. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

    #10 11th February 2008, 11:25

    When was last time it was changed, it could be thin??
11. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

    #11 11th February 2008, 11:27

    no idea steve, ill give that a go cheers.
12. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

    #12 11th February 2008, 11:27

    Just a long shot, if it's not that, it could just be on its way out.
13. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

    #13 11th February 2008, 11:29

    damn, ahh exscuse for a vts i suppose.
14. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

    #14 11th February 2008, 11:30

    Always one way to look at it, i ruined my front seats in the bad weather, excuse for buckets, lol
15. laura_g Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tamworth Posts: 9581 VTR, RX8

    #15 11th February 2008, 11:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by steve_335 Always one way to look at it, i ruined my front seats in the bad weather, excuse for buckets, lol

    found out my clio was a mk2 the other day rather then a mk3 another good reason to get rid lol
16. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

    #16 11th February 2008, 11:48

    thats it laura lol
17. laura_g Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tamworth Posts: 9581 VTR, RX8

    #17 11th February 2008, 11:49

    woop woop skoda ftw
18. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

    #18 11th February 2008, 14:40

    anyone?
19. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

    #19 11th February 2008, 15:07

    Was the fluid ok then??
20. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

    #20 12th February 2008, 10:30

    Haven't checked it yet steve, will do.
21. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

    #21 19th February 2008, 14:45

    Ok, this weekend checked the fluid on level ground. It was pretty low but not under minumum, I have topped it up to the required level. I can know get off my steep drive without having to rev to 4k + lol.
    
    Anyway now the problem is, I am coming up to a junction or roundabout, after say doing 30+mph, with the car being in 3rd gear, when I go to pull away the car is still in 3rd, rather tahn changding down to 1st. Any after 10 seconds it will engage the gear. Anyone have any ideas?
22. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

    #22 20th February 2008, 15:24

    No one have an Idea if It cant be fixed easily, there will be no more saxo, 172 here we come.
23. laura_g Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tamworth Posts: 9581 VTR, RX8

    #23 20th February 2008, 15:25

    nice one seen anyone you like?, mileage was probs abit too high on your saxo he did you proud though bless him
24. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

    #24 20th February 2008, 15:27

    Thanks Laura, Yeah mileage is high and it's probably on borrowed time tbh.
    Seen a few on autotrader I like, most probably will be next car =)
25. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

    #25 22nd February 2008, 13:57

    Back again Guys........
    
    Anyway just went out in my lunch break to check on the old auto.
    Considering last Saturday I put the required amount of gearbox oil in. to the maximum mark.
    
    Just checked it now, and its almost at minimum, the thing is ive checked under the car and im not loosing gearbox oil??????!!??
    
    How can the gearbox use it that bloody quickly??
    
    This is starting to piss me off, any ideas.