Gearbox problem, needs help/advise?????

FTO101 · Post by **FTO101** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 9:01 pm

Hi,

I have a 95 model FTO GPX Auto titronic
2 weeks ago I took my car for regular service, and yesterday my car gearbox is playing up. It seem to have problem go into 2nd gear, once it has reached 3rd gear it will not come back to 2nd gear or 1st gear even I stopped the car. Anyone experienced this kind of problem before?? Anyone know what is likely the problem is coming from? I am living in Melbourne, know who around my area can fix this type of problem?? Please advise.

Thanks in advance.

JBHELL · Post by **JBHELL** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 9:52 pm

I had a similar problem about a year ago and the car would stay on 3rd gear and flash on the instrument panel. This means the car is switching to limp mode.

Hopefully yours is just the switch (electronic module) inside the transmision.
Mine was more serious and ended costing me $3000 to recondition the tranny.

I can't remember the place I got mine done (eastern side of Melbourne), But try contacting Hypertech Auto in Vermont and speak to Arnold. He's the guy who directed me to this tranny specialist not far from them.

rxboy · Post by **rxboy** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:03 pm

Try Manuel Automatics at 353 Settlement Rd, Thomastown. They reconditioned my tip transmission just 3 months ago. They specialise in Jap imports. Phone: (03) 9466 4499

FTO101 · Post by **FTO101** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:09 pm

Thanx for your advise. Just wondering do you service your car at Hypertech Auto in Vermont ?

FTO101 · Post by **FTO101** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:11 pm

rxboy wrote:Try Manuel Automatics at 353 Settlement Rd, Thomastown. They reconditioned my tip transmission just 3 months ago. They specialise in Jap imports. Phone: (03) 9466 4499

How much did it cost you?

rxboy · Post by **rxboy** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:14 pm

The whole thing cost $2500 including labour for the 5-speed tip box. Warranty paid $1250 and I dished out the rest.

JBHELL · Post by **JBHELL** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:17 pm

No, I usually do all minor servicing on my FTO.... Apart from the tranny, so far I don't need to take my car to specialist. (Touch Wood)..

FTO101 · Post by **FTO101** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:32 pm

rxboy wrote:The whole thing cost $2500 including labour for the 5-speed tip box. Warranty paid $1250 and I dished out the rest.

5 Speed?? how come your titronic is 5 speed?? Mine is only 4 speed I think because it only show 4 speeds on the dash.

rxboy · Post by **rxboy** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:59 pm

FTO101 wrote:5 Speed?? how come your titronic is 5 speed?? Mine is only 4 speed I think because it only show 4 speeds on the dash.

'97+ tips are 5-speed

FTO101 · Post by **FTO101** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 5:46 pm

JBHELL wrote:I had a similar problem about a year ago and the car would stay on 3rd gear and flash on the instrument panel. This means the car is switching to limp mode.

Hopefully yours is just the switch (electronic module) inside the transmision.
Mine was more serious and ended costing me $3000 to recondition the tranny.

I can't remember the place I got mine done (eastern side of Melbourne), But try contacting Hypertech Auto in Vermont and speak to Arnold. He's the guy who directed me to this tranny specialist not far from them.

So your problem had nothing to do with ECU??

JBHELL · Post by **JBHELL** » Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:45 pm

No, it wasn't an ECU problem but they replaced a sensor switch inside the the gearbox itself when they reconditioned it.

FTO101 · Post by **FTO101** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 3:19 pm

Thanx for those who have given me advise, really appreciated.