Gearbox issues?

thedweeb · #1 07-31-2011, 12:10 PM

Guys, I need some help if poss. I've got a E53 3.0d sport with what appears to be a gearbox fault. When I select reverse the truck trys to move off even with the brake pressed, until the engine stalls!!! Doesn't do it all of the time but more often than not. Any help would truely be appriciated.
Cheers
Dweeb

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RRPhil · #2 07-31-2011, 01:10 PM

I suppose one possibility is that the torque converter lock-up clutch is (incorrectly) being applied while the vehicle is stationary – maybe because the TCC solenoid valve is sticking? The problem only occurs in Reverse and not in Drive?

Phil

thedweeb · #3 07-31-2011, 01:17 PM

Thanks for the speedy reply. Well if you had asked me yesterday if it only did it in reverse I would of said yes. But today it didnt want to stop when I pulled up at a junction in drive but this is the only time it has done it......

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Ps was up in blackburn last week

thedweeb · #4 08-04-2011, 07:06 PM

Bump... Anyone able to help?
Regards
Dweeb

thedweeb · #5 08-12-2011, 06:56 PM

God when are the problems going to stop? Not only have I still got the above fault it appears the box is now changing up the gears to fast i.e getting into 5th by 35mph which then seems to make the clutches slip !!! `The box seems to have a mind of its own.I also have a whining sound coming from the back, not sure if its the diff, a wheel bearing or indeed the prop center bearing

I've got it booked in the garage saturday morning to have the codes read as swell as having tyres fitted. Hopefuly they will be able to throw some light on the issues... Any help would be good

Cheers
Dweeb

TriX5 · #6 08-12-2011, 08:49 PM

torque converter seems to be busted, either way you need to remove the trans, reman the tq cvtr and R&R the AT.

thedweeb · #7 08-13-2011, 04:24 AM

Could I ask you what has brought you to that conclusion.
Cheers

thedweeb · #8 08-13-2011, 08:17 AM

Ok i've had the codes checked today and they have come up with 53 gear monitoring 3. Has anyone any idea what this means, is my trans fried ?
Regards
Dweeb

Milsy · #9 08-13-2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedweeb

Ok i've had the codes checked today and they have come up with 53 gear monitoring 3. Has anyone any idea what this means, is my trans fried ?
Regards
Dweeb

Mate you need to get it fixed. By the sound of it, it is not only a pain in the ass but a safety issue now. Judging by your posts you are not a mechanic, so you won't be doing the repairs yourself so book it in to an indy and get your tran fixed bud.

People on here can offer advice etc by obviously none of them are able to actually drive your car and identify the symptoms, so you're best off taking it to the experts and asking them to talk you through repairs as they identify them and then post up here to see if other people have experienced similar.

Good luck

thedweeb · #10 08-13-2011, 06:09 PM

Thanks for the feedback. The car is being booked into the main dealer next week to get a second opinion. From there I will decide the next move.
Cheers

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