tarphenry

Well-Known Member

• Mar 10, 2015

• #1

Just popped out in the car,as I turned the ignition on, gearbox fault lit up on dash and car was very slow to pull away,as if in 2nd and slipping clutch.Got home and stuck it on Nanocom but no faults shown. Have put battery on charge,any ideas gents? thanks

 

kooky_guy

Well-Known Member

• Mar 10, 2015

• #2

Mine's got all sorts of electrical funnies going on at the moment.

It did exactly the same to me a little while ago (ironically on the way back from the garage) and not helped by a new misfire.

It was fine the next time I used it after a battery charge. Is yours ongoing or was it a one off?

 

dogsbody

Very senior member

• Mar 11, 2015

• #3

tarphenry said:

Just popped out in the car,as I turned the ignition on, gearbox fault lit up on dash and car was very slow to pull away,as if in 2nd and slipping clutch.Got home and stuck it on Nanocom but no faults shown. Have put battery on charge,any ideas gents? thanks

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Definitely worth checking your gearbox fluid level.
When was the fluid and filter last changed?
It's a simple but slightly mucky job (well it is whenever I do it) but just like an engine new oil is always better than old oil.

 

tarphenry

Well-Known Member

• Mar 11, 2015

• #4

Hi, thank .At the moment i am hoping that its a one off, but you never know!

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Mar 11, 2015

• #5

Low battery volts is a common cause, check your alternator is charging correctly.

 

tarphenry

Well-Known Member

• Mar 11, 2015

• #6

thanks ,will do.

 

tarphenry

Well-Known Member

• Mar 11, 2015

• #7

This morning. took the car out and it behaved perfectly, so as soon as the weather pics up I will do a filter and oil change. Thanks for the suggestions