Automatic gear box has got it's wings :( advice please...

[DPS 10]

Hi All, this morning when I took the Rado to the garage for an ATF change, in the hope out would solve all the random gear changing and slipping; the car would barely move. I had to rev the hell out of it to get into gear.

 

Finally made it to the garage, they changed the oil and filter (which was likely original) but it's still not working. they performed a system reset but the result is that she will not get into 1st gear.

 

A manual conversion was on the cards all along, I just hadn't planning on one so soon, she's only done just under 80K.

 

Right now, my options are get her converted. I don't know anyone local who can do this and what I can expect to pay for the privilage? I guess I will have to start making some calls.

 

My brother could do it but I'll have to be patient as he takes his time, but I know he'd do a good job and source a good replacement. Oh and he's a three hour drive away.

 

OR

 

I could sell her as she is and put the money towards what I'd have spent on repair and buy another. Wonder what my chances are of getting low milage. Does the milage really matter? Her body work is excellent too, no rust, the most minor of blemishes.

 

I guess I'd like to know what other people would do in this situation.

 

The garage aren't gearbox specialists BUT to be honest I'd rather not sink any money into repairing an auto box.

[DPS 10]

unless of course there is another issue that could have caused her not to get into gear? here are the error codes she threw before the reset. I don't know what to do...

 

*grasping at straws*

 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]80188[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]80189[/ATTACH]

[Jon_vr6 1]

Just typed that gearbox error code into google and brought up a few posts on vortex most of them pointing to the gearbox being knackered basically. Not good but as you said you'd planned to do a manual conversion anyway

[robrado974 1]

I dont know Jonvr6, But he does help people out on here with good answers , including me in the past . Nice one for posting the above Jon . The things to consider are, there are not that many auto's left , if you want to keep it oem then there is that to take into account . Im all for oem so i would keep it as it left the factory , thats not to say its not right to convert to manual though . I helped convert a friends VR from auto to manual , yes there was some fafing around but it went fine , so for a qualified mechanic it should not be to hard or take to long to do . As you say the car has low mileage and in good condition , so as far as selling and starting again ,i personally would not sell it , you have done work to it already and are getting things sorted and getting know the car , it would be a shame to sell it and start again .

[Jon_vr6 1]

I dont know Jonvr6, But he does help people out on here with good answers , including me in the past . Nice one for posting the above Jon . The things to consider are, there are not that many auto's left , if you want to keep it oem then there is that to take into account . Im all for oem so i would keep it as it left the factory , thats not to say its not right to convert to manual though . I helped convert a friends VR from auto to manual , yes there was some fafing around but it went fine , so for a qualified mechanic it should not be to hard or take to long to do . As you say the car has low mileage and in good condition , so as far as selling and starting again ,i personally would not sell it , you have done work to it already and are getting things sorted and getting know the car , it would be a shame to sell it and start again .

Thanks mate. I have no knowledge of the auto box so as said just googled it. It does seem though when an auto box is dead theres no option but to replace

[Dox 22]

Make a phone call to stealth with the codes?

[Dox 22]

What condition was the gear oil in when drained?

[fla 9]

00518 and 00638 usually come up together, you dont have 00638 which is not a bad thing. Get the fluid changed, keep the filter there. Run for a while, then change the fluid again and this time change the filter. Use a friction modifier, there is a good one available, i'll check the name and get back to you.

There may be some issue with the solenoids and the ribbon that goes to it, and a mechanic may be able to do some soldering.

Let us know how you get on.

[DPS 10]

Thanks guys, having shed a few tears I got in touch with my brother. As I had planned a manual conversion at some point he has already been saving the parts ready so he's offered to take her on.

 

I think the initial thoughts of selling were a bit rash, if I sold and bought another I'd no doubt have a bucket load of ther problems so I may as well stick with what I have and do the conversion, just earlier than planned. Robrado, I'd love to keep her OEM but I will be honest the gearbox is ****, I'd love a manual :)

 

Hasan, I am going to see if I can get to the mech asap and have a go in her myself, and I'll see if perhaps there is some hope remaining. I wad so convinced the oil change would work. The oil in it was awful, I just wish I had it done sooner, rather than sitting on it knowing I should make it a priority.

 

Pictures of oil attached. It sounds like 1st is the real problem, after that it does go but the poor car is dying under the pressure exerted trying to get into gear.

 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]80192[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]80193[/ATTACH]

[Dox 22]

http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=89169&p=1051223#post1051223

[seanl82 23]

Good shout Do. :thumbleft:

 

Looking at the sump in that second pic, is that metal parts I can see? Hard to make out on the tablet, but if so, I'd certainly say it's shagged!

[graham1971 10]

If you decide to go with a manual conversion, Id love to buy the gearshift surround trim from you, mines desperate for changing :-)