Freelander 1 gear change

Ony · Jun 1, 2017

I have a freelander 1 facelift model 0 6 plate,when accelerating,put foot to floor to drop a gear to pull out of junction & it kind ov big jerk back & high revs,sounds like there's a lot ov pressure,it's automatic,has anybody come across this before,any info would b grateful

Nodge68 · Jun 2, 2017

What engine?

Ony · Jun 2, 2017

It's a automatic,diesel ,cylinder capacity (cc) 1951 cc ,is that engine

Nodge68 · Jun 2, 2017

Sounds like the box is dropping from 2nd to first, when it thinks you want full power.
Try to avoid flooring the throttle when pulling away.
Or use command shift 1st, if a quick pull away is needed.

Ony · Jun 2, 2017

Hi Nodge68.
Will try manual 1st gear ,sounds about right with the box dropping from 2nd to 1st,sounds & feels horrible,will it damage the box,also do you know if it can be fixed ,thanks for the reply

Nodge68 · Jun 3, 2017

Ony said:
Hi Nodge68.
Will try manual 1st gear ,sounds about right with the box dropping from 2nd to 1st,sounds & feels horrible,will it damage the box,also do you know if it can be fixed ,thanks for the reply

The box TCM (ECU) shouldn't allow damage to the box. However dropping from 2nd to 1st at full throttle, must put huge strain on the clutches. When did it last have a fluid change? The Jatco auto is quite fluid fussy. New fluid does seem to cure all kinds off issues with it.

Ony · Jun 4, 2017

Hi
I've only had the freelander about 6 months,I got off a lady owner who had had it since new,65 thou mileage,any work she had done on the car she saved the receipts,I will check them today,I've had a oil & filter change done since I've had it.
Sorry to sound daft,what sort of fluid change & what does,the jatco auto mean

rob_bell · Jun 4, 2017

Jatco is the manufacturer of your automatic gearbox

Ony · Jun 4, 2017

rob_bell said:
Jatco is the manufacturer of your automatic gearbox

Hi rob bell
How do you change the gearbox fluid,prob a big job

rob_bell · Jun 4, 2017

Unfortunately can't help you there: mines a PG1 manual.

Nodge can probably help here?

Ony · Jun 4, 2017

rob_bell said:
Unfortunately can't help you there: mines a PG1 manual.

Nodge can probably help here?

Cheers rob,will try nodge

Ony · Jun 4, 2017

Nodge68 said:
The box TCM (ECU) shouldn't allow damage to the box. However dropping from 2nd to 1st at full throttle, must put huge strain on the clutches. When did it last have a fluid change? The Jatco auto is quite fluid fussy. New fluid does seem to cure all kinds off issues with it.

Hi nodge
Any ideas how to change gearbox fluid ,& best fluid to use plze

Nodge68 · Jun 4, 2017

Ony said:
Hi nodge
Any ideas how to change gearbox fluid ,& best fluid to use plze

Easy. There's a guide on here somewhere. I use Carlube ATF-U for the Freelander Jatco box.

Ony · Jun 4, 2017

Nodge68 said:
Easy. There's a guide on here somewhere. I use Carlube ATF-U for the Freelander Jatco box.

Thanks nodge
Will have a look

Ony · Jun 11, 2017

Ony said:
Thanks nodge
Will have a look

Hi nodge
I took my freelander to DLS (Derbyshire landrover spealists)they took it for a spin ,put dianostic tool on it,told me there's no electrical fault on the gearbox showing up,they said it is the valve block on the gearbox what is the problem,they don't fix automatic gearboxes,told me I need to take it to a automatic gearbox specialist.
Have u heard ov this problem before,any info on this would b grateful

Nodge68 · Jun 12, 2017

Ony said:
Hi nodge
I took my freelander to DLS (Derbyshire landrover spealists)they took it for a spin ,put dianostic tool on it,told me there's no electrical fault on the gearbox showing up,they said it is the valve block on the gearbox what is the problem,they don't fix automatic gearboxes,told me I need to take it to a automatic gearbox specialist.
Have u heard ov this problem before,any info on this would b grateful

If it's not showing any codes, then there's nothing wrong with the solenoid valves. It's best to give the box a couple of fluid changes' 1000 miles apart. You'll need 2 gallons of Carlube ATF-U at about £50. This should improve box shift quality and clean out dirt too.

Ony · Jun 12, 2017

Nodge68 said:
If it's not showing any codes, then there's nothing wrong with the solenoid valves. It's best to give the box a couple of fluid changes' 1000 miles apart. You'll need 2 gallons of Carlube ATF-U at about £50. This should improve box shift quality and clean out dirt too.

Hi
That sounds better than having to do the valve block,will have to get it done ,thanks again for your help,will keep u intouch with what happens ,thanks

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