Heskey · Jun 21, 2014

Hi, I'm new to the forum and would appreciate some help.

Just bought a 2004 4.4 v8 gouge with 58,000 miles.

Upon starting the car I get the trans failsafe prog message and the car will only engage what I think is 4th gear and won't let me select sport or manual mode.
Just before I get the trans failsafe prog message the p,r,n,d on the dash doesn't illuminate at all.
If I turn the car off and back on again until the p,r,n,d lights stay illuminated everything seems fine until I turn the car off again and the message comes on again and the process starts all over.

Any advice would be great.

Ps. Just tried replacing the gearshift selector to no avail. Could this be a battery issue?

Thanks

Datatek · Jun 21, 2014

Battery and/or alternator would be my bet, they hate low volts. You should have 14.2 to 14.4 volts at the battery with 2k rpm.

Heskey · Jun 21, 2014

Thanks for that. Battery is on charge as we speak.

Keep the suggestions coming guys.

Thanks

mozz smith · Jun 21, 2014

HI, 1st thing = learn to spell its VOGUE not gogue
2nd thing =post your location ,someone might be local and will help you . 3rd thing = have a sense of humour cos theres some right **** takers on here .

..... and finally welcome to the site and hope you enjoy your rangie even though its an l322 ho ho ho

regards MOZZ

wammers · Jun 21, 2014

mozz smith said:
HI, 1st thing = learn to spell its VOGUE not gogue
2nd thing =post your location ,someone might be local and will help you . 3rd thing = have a sense of humour cos theres some right **** takers on here ...... and finally welcome to the site and hope you enjoy your rangie even though its an l322 ho ho ho
regards MOZZ

Please do not be disingenuous, i never take the **** out of anyone unless they are a Manc. Or come from anywhere actually. Come to think of it yes i do, please disregard the foregoing.

mozz smith · Jun 21, 2014

wammers said:
Please do not be disingenuous, i never take the **** out of anyone unless they are a Manc. Or come from anywhere actually. Come to think of it yes i do, please disregard the foregoing.

"hey teacher !!!! leave us mancs alone " now theres a song !!!!!!!!!!

your the worst culprit wammy

wow didn't know you knew big words as well I cant even pronounce that ????????? ha

tomcat59alan · Jun 21, 2014

wammers said:
Please do not be disingenuous, i never take the **** out of anyone unless they are a Manc. Or come from anywhere actually. Come to think of it yes i do, please disregard the foregoing.

Well if the cap fits

I for one have never taken the ****, Look out for the lightning

OMG I'm going to be in trouble with the etiquette guru :hijacked: By the way:welcome2: even if it is a wanabe L322. Come on Hippo I'm ready.:fencing:

Datatek · Jun 21, 2014

Heskey said:
Thanks for that. Battery is on charge as we speak.

Keep the suggestions coming guys.

Thanks

That won't help a lot if the alternator is not doing the business.

tomcat59alan · Jun 21, 2014

Datatek said:
That won't help a lot if the alternator is not doing the business.

But if the battery is ok he can start the car and check the alternator

Datatek · Jun 21, 2014

tomcat59alan said:
But if the battery is ok he can start the car and check the alternator

Not noticed that he was having trouble starting, just a fault message.

tomcat59alan · Jun 21, 2014

Datatek said:
Not noticed that he was having trouble starting, just a fault message.

True, so why is he charging the battery instead of checking the output of the alt.

Datatek · Jun 21, 2014

tomcat59alan said:
True, so why is he charging the battery instead of checking the output of the alt.

Who knows, not paying attention or can't use/doesn't have a DVM

busakaz · Jun 21, 2014

wammers said:
Please do not be disingenuous, i never take the **** out of anyone unless they are a Manc. Or come from anywhere actually. Come to think of it yes i do, please disregard the foregoing.

You lying barstuard, you are the biggest pi$$taker of all, but you also know what you are talking about

Heskey · Jun 21, 2014

I don't have any starting issues.

Unfortunately I don't have access to any equipment until Monday.

Datatek · Jun 21, 2014

Heskey said:
I don't have any starting issues.

Unfortunately I don't have access to any equipment until Monday.

You can't run an L322 without a full set of diagnostics (Allcomms at the very least) a DVM and a copy of RAVE for starters.

Saint.V8 · Jun 21, 2014

datatek said:
you can't run an l322 without a full set of diagnostics (allcomms at the very least) a dvm and a copy of rave for starters.

+1

tomcat59alan · Jun 22, 2014

Datatek said:
You can't run an L322 without a full set of diagnostics (Allcomms at the very least) a DVM and a copy of RAVE for starters.

+2, you forgot to add a large bank balance and a telephone number for a good recovery firm.

wil2813 · Jun 22, 2014

if bat is fully charged & its still selecting 4th gear straight off its time to get queens head out im afraid

tomcat59alan · Jun 22, 2014

wil2813 said:
if bat is fully charged & its still selecting 4th gear straight off its time to get queens head out im afraid

That sounds disgusting, on a Sunday morning as well.

Datatek · Jun 22, 2014

wil2813 said:
if bat is fully charged & its still selecting 4th gear straight off its time to get queens head out im afraid

Yep, diagnostics if it's not battery/alternator related.

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