Autobox not Engaging after Engine Start

[stokedcat]

Hi All,

I have a problem which only recenlty occurred during the cold snap.

Start the vehicle and no gears put it into drive or reverse and nothing.

Leave the vehicle ticking over for a few minutes and all of a sudden I have gears it drives as if there is nothing wrong.

Next morning same problem no gears until vehicle warm? or presuure has built up?

Clearly not right and I am thinking it could be pressure related? but I am not sure and I need guidance to track down the issue.

Water Level Good
Transmission Oil Level Good

BTW LJ78 2.4TD 1992

Suggestions please


Cheers Gary

 

[martin]

Are you checking the oil level wile its walm and wile running? Has it ever had a gear box oil change?

 

[stokedcat]

Hi Martin,

Yes I changed it a few months ago.

I will check the levels cold and warm as you suggest.

Do you think there is an air pocket or something like that or perhaps I have not flushed it out correctly and now it has settled there is not enough oil in the box
.
I will get on it tomorrow

Cheers

Gary

 

[OG.]

The procedure to check fluid is to start the engine. Cycle the shifter from P <-> L and back 3 or 4 times with a couple of seconds at each position. Finish with the shifter in N then leaving the engine running check the level. Its best done hot if possible.

 

[stokedcat]

Hi,

I will try that this afternoon as you suggest.

Thanks for the help, much appreciated.

Cheers

Gary