Is there a problem with the S type gearbox?
For a while before the problem emerged, changes were sometimes a bit jolty in low gears changes, they still are a bit juddery at times (but equally a few moments later at the next set of traffic lights, can be as smooth as anything.
How to know if your car has a gearbox fault?
Parked up and went for the meal. Got in the car about 3 hours later to find an amber light and “gearbox fault” message displayed on the dashboard. I pulled away before I noticed it and then stopped immediately. Turned the engine off and back on again and it had gone. I drove about 10/15 miles home and no problems.
What does rough gearchanges and error messages mean?
Rough gearchanges and error messages are symptoms of oil failure amongst other faults so even though it’s not a routine service item I’d suggest at your cars age and mileage it’s well worth having the oil and filter changed to preserve the gearbox. It’s important to use the correct Esso oil and not the usual Dexron III.
Can a gearbox fail due to an oil change?
If you’ve not read any of the other threads on here you may not be aware of the need for regular gearbox oil changes – even though the ZF ‘box is “sealed for life” they can and do fail due to breakdown of the gearbox oil.
Is there a gearbox fault in a jaguar’s type?
Jaguar S Type, March 2000, 94000 miles, started showing warning sign “gearbox fault” intermittently. No noise and running smooth but somtimes erratic gear changes. Jaguar dealer diagnosis shows code P0795. Told I need a new gearbox £3500, but car only worth £3000.
Can A S-type auto gearbox fault go unnoticed?
I’ve never had the warning before, but i usually drive it very gingerly. FYI its a 2004 S-Type 2.5 V6 Auto with 53k on the clock. It could be. If you normally drive gently a bit of general wear or oil degredation in the gearbox will go unnoticed.
What does the automatic transmission / automatic gearbox warning light mean?
What Does the Automatic Transmission/Automatic Gearbox Warning Light Mean? The automatic transmission warning light means there’s an issue with the transmission, possibly the fluid temperature, fluid level, or pressure. Is it safe to drive with the automatic transmission light on?
When did the S type gearbox come out?
It is also to be found in many other models plus vans, trucks and just about everything on wheels. I think that they only time it wasn’t fitted on European Cars other than German ones was in between 1939 and 1945.
Why is transmission shifting hard from 1st to 2nd ND?
When anyone of this sensors is bad it hard to shift gear. So if the sensors fail to receive and send the right signal readings, shifting problems can occur due to the wrong signal transmission. Transmission shifting hard from 1st to 2 nd could be as a result of an issue in the vehicle vacuum lines.
What to do when automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear?
Check the Throttle Cables. Changing the fluid solves plenty of transmission issues but if the problem of automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear persists, the parts you should check are the throttle cables. A defective cable with excessive slack is likely to create issues with smooth shifting of the gears.
Why does my transmission stick to my steering wheel?
Low Level of Fluid. Overheating could be a reason for the gear to stick and the low fluid level is the culprit for making the transmission overheated. Actually, low fluid levels are the source of several transmission-related issues. So, your first response to the gear-sticking problem should be to check the transmission oil.
What causes a gearbox to have a failure mode?
Three things that can cause premature failure are poor lubrication, misalignment and overloading. Failure modes can involve bearing failures or gear failures, or both. Lubrication is critical for both bearing and gear life.
What to do if your transmission is stuck in gear?
If your transmission is stuck in gear and you are far away from home, try this: 1 Pull over and turn the car off. Remove the key. 2 Do not press the gas pedal or any other buttons on the car. 3 Wait 20 seconds. 4 Start the car and drive to see if it is out of limp mode.
Why are the teeth on my gearbox not meshing?
The gear teeth will not mesh the way they were designed to, resulting in excessive loads in the weaker parts of the teeth. Bearings rotating in their bores can also cause wear in the bores, in turn causing misalignment and gear damage.
If you’ve not read any of the other threads on here you may not be aware of the need for regular gearbox oil changes – even though the ZF ‘box is “sealed for life” they can and do fail due to breakdown of the gearbox oil.