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gearbox fault
I wonder if you could help me please. I have a problem with the gearbox on my 97 XK8 which started yesterday.
It just seems to be really underpowered and the 'Gearbox Fault' sign came up on the dash board.
Reversing appears to be fine however every time I change from park to forward it makes a hard, hitting sort of sound or being shunted from behind.
Does anyone know what the problem might be?
I have booked the car in with Guy Salmons of Crawley for them to have a look next week but am concerned that I have a couple of journeys to make before then. Will this cause any more damage?
The car seems to be ok in 2,3 and 4 but it takes a while to get up to speed.
And lastly, does anyone know what sort of costs I could be looking at?
Many thanks XK8 newbie
It just seems to be really underpowered and the 'Gearbox Fault' sign came up on the dash board.
Reversing appears to be fine however every time I change from park to forward it makes a hard, hitting sort of sound or being shunted from behind.
Does anyone know what the problem might be?
I have booked the car in with Guy Salmons of Crawley for them to have a look next week but am concerned that I have a couple of journeys to make before then. Will this cause any more damage?
The car seems to be ok in 2,3 and 4 but it takes a while to get up to speed.
And lastly, does anyone know what sort of costs I could be looking at?
Many thanks XK8 newbie
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Gearbox Fault
I feel your pain Brother. I am having the same issue with my 97 XK8. In searching the forums I have seen everything from check the electrical fuses and connections to an A drum replacement within the transmission. One guy had luck with disconnecting the batt. Tried that one and the car drove great, I was very happy untill I placed the car in park. Light came on again. Im calling my mechanic next. If I find anything in my searching I will let you know. Please do the same. Cheers,
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Got back from my Mechanic with a working car.... so far. My problem was apparently a low Batt . Im in Canada and its getting colder, this along with my short commute was not allowing the Batt to recharge properly. He reset the code and test drove it , turning it off and on a few times. It is now on a trickle charger and im hoping im o.k. Keep your fingers crossed !I hope yours ends well too.
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Well that lasted a couple of days ! Thought it was a little too good 2 b true. Im headed out to buy a code scanner. May as well learn something along the way.
Gotta roll with the punches mate.
Gotta roll with the punches mate.
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Back in business ! Trickel charged for a few days , seemed o.k. Engine light was still on for a few more. Finally no engine light. Looks like Batt or Alternator. I still ordered the code reader just in case. Thx for the good wishes!
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