driving along normal road with mini roundabout... drove/rode this mini roundabout then a slight clunk on rear side (driver's side) no other mechanical sounds then total loss of drive ... gear box did not show any faults/ warning lights. No drive warning lights etc.. but just total loss of drive. Any ideas... Diff problem?? Torque converter??? Thanks in advance. Martin

 

Had a look a the drive shaft doughnut...Rubber connection to the auto box..all is fine..I guess this may be the final drive in the gearbox that has let go??
Is this a difficult part to replace as i have my last broken gearbox here at my place and could do without the expense of another recon
Thanks in advance
Martin

 

I am certainly not a transmission expert but the failure of the A/B (1/2) drum is a well known problem. That is a only a guess but probably not far off. Can be replaced without a complete transmission rebuild but once it is out labor becomes the issue.

 

Thanks..Would the AB 1/2 drum failure not give a gearbox fault light on the dashboard?
No Lights and no drive..The engine changes note when you put into drive or reverse..So the torque converter is working i guess..Is this not a final drive fault?
Thanks

 

are your j-gate selection indicators blinking or displaying what gear it is in?

 

Everyting as normal even in J gate?
Whaddya thinkin?

 

You should get a reading of your OBD II codes and see what it gives you. Post your codes and we can help.

 

It's obvious that you need to get it to a shop. They will look at the components to be sure it's not something like a broken u-joint or CV joint in the rear, then check fluid level. Check codes to see if there is anything there and go from there.

 

Please keep us informed as to what is found.

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