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ptanser
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Scorpio 2.0 Ultima Autobox Problem
« on: Apr 12th, 2004, 5:31pm » |
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Hi
I am posting this on behalf of a friend, he has a 2.0 Ultima whilst driving it seems as if it changes from drive to neutral (starts revving high) then back into Drive.
Has anyone got any ideas
Thanks
Pete T
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craig
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Re: Scorpio 2.0 Ultima Autobox Problem
« Reply #1 on: Apr 12th, 2004, 6:15pm » |
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as with any auto box,has the oil level been checked properly ?
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Mick Saunders
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Re: Scorpio 2.0 Ultima Autobox Problem
« Reply #2 on: Apr 12th, 2004, 6:30pm » |
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 Hi Pete,
I do agree with above . Go about it as follows:-
Start engine, With brakes applied move the gear selector lever over its full range several times. Select neutral, with engine still running check autobox fluid level.
Mick
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Rich
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Re: Scorpio 2.0 Ultima Autobox Problem
« Reply #3 on: Apr 12th, 2004, 6:35pm » |
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Hi, Sounds like it maybe yet another car needing the MAF cleaning. My car did this which is also a 2.0 auto ultima. It was very noticable on motorways on the flat or going downhill.Yes check gearbox oil but check MAF also,its well documented on the site.
Rich
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Steve_S
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Re: Scorpio 2.0 Ultima Autobox Problem
« Reply #4 on: Apr 12th, 2004, 7:38pm » |
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As I mentioned in a simila post a few days ago which was ignored, The likely cause of the problem is failure of the manual selector (prngl) box. This is a small box which sits on the input shaft of the gearbox. Typical symptoms are intermittent changing of gear, I.e. slipping into neutral or first then back into gear with a jolt is usually the first sign, later , incorrect timing of changes when accelerating and harshness when changing.
Driving with this fault can quickly cause internal damage to the box so needs to be fixed ASAP.
You will need to get professional diagnosis to confirm this is the problem
Unfortunately it is not a diy job, cost of parts are about £50, Labour will be about £250ish. Have the input shaft oil seal changed at the same time as failure of this will cause problems again. I would also advise at the same time having the oil changed and the converter flushed as it will have probably already have thrown up some muck into the oil.
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allante
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Re: Scorpio 2.0 Ultima Autobox Problem
« Reply #5 on: Apr 12th, 2004, 10:42pm » |
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I didnt ignore you Steve, just that my gearbox is ok! 
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Leeultima2.0
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Re: Scorpio 2.0 Ultima Autobox Problem
« Reply #6 on: Apr 21st, 2004, 11:36am » |
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this happend to my car..i wasnt ignoring you steve, the problem ended up being air in the oil due to a blocked filter and als the maf had been really dirty, with both of these done the car is fine ...thanks all who repiled
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