Gearbox fault? I THINK...

charl2304

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• Jul 27, 2024

• #1

Hi guys, I'm relatively new to owning a land rover after dreaming of owning a FL 2 I finally bit the bullet and bought a 2008 FL2 3.2 I6 with a full service history and only 103000 km on the clock.

I recently noticed when the car is running hot I get a jerk Shifting from 2nd to 3rd and sometimes 5th to 6th, this only happens when the car is running hot and I drive normally, if the car is cold or I give it some beans gear changes are smooth. I booked it for a gearbox service on Monday but on my way back home today I got a transmission fault warning, no reduced traction just the fault warning. Any idea if this will be rectified with a good flush, service and Dr. Tranny added?

Thanks a million

 

Alteredtech

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France

• Jul 27, 2024

• #2

Hi,

You have the L6 petrol engine ?

Automatic transmission ?
You have the choise between old gearbox oil, or solenoid that are on their way out.

 

charl2304

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• Jul 27, 2024

• #3

Yes I have the L6 petrol with the automatic transmission, would you suggest oil and filter change with Dr. Tranny first or checking the solenoid, would I be able to pick up the solenoid as an error if I check with an OBD reader?

Thanks for the reply!

 

J_D

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• Jul 27, 2024

• #4

If taking to a garage use one that is very good with the auto boxes. May cost a bit extra but then you'll get a proper diagnosis.
Your location may help for any member reccomendations.

 

charl2304

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• Jul 27, 2024

• #5

I'm from South africa, in the north west province I made an appointment at the best Gearbox service centre I can find in my area after asking around for about 2 weeks so just hoping for the best really.

 

Hippo

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• Jul 27, 2024

• #6

What did they do during the service?
Did they do a partual change of the auto fluid?
Did they use the cirrect fluid?

 

charl2304

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• Jul 28, 2024

• #7

Hippo said:

What did they do during the service?
Did they do a partual change of the auto fluid?
Did they use the cirrect fluid?

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Only dropping off the car tomorrow, stil deciding if I should do partial or full oil change and yes I bought OEM oil from land rover myself they're just doing the oil and filter change for me.

 

charl2304

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• Jul 28, 2024

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Funny enough disconnected the battery yesterday while connecting aftermarket spotlights and since then no jerking and no warnings so far.......might have been a bug in the electronics??