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Jonnycab
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Autobox problem
« on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 1:15pm » |
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Just went to go out in the car, started it, went to put it in D & nothing 
The autobox seems to be stuck in P & the gearstick feels as though it's not attached to anything. Would I be right in thinking that it may have come loose from the selector ? 
Never had this problem before, so hopefully someone can advise 
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scorpio_man
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #1 on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 1:22pm » |
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hi jc
you might have snapped the selector shaft. 
you can see it from underneath.
hth
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Jonnycab
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #3 on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 1:48pm » |
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Thanks for that Andy, I did call the AA & they've just been round. The guy looked underneath & says that the linkage rod isn't connected, looks like there should be some kind of clip holding it on.
He managed to manually move the selector to N so we could push the car the 50 yards from up the road (where it's normally parked) into the wifes parking space  outside the house.
I've not had a look at it yet & won't have the chance today, but will get under it tomorrow.
Don't suppose you know what the clip looks like that he is talking about & what part it is on the link you posted ?
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #4 on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 2:28pm » |
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I wonder if this the part that is broken ?.....http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/autotrans/GearSelector.pdf section 11 part no 1...looks to be part 18 on the link that scorpio_man posted.
Won't know for sure until I get under it tomorrow, but fingers crossed 
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #5 on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 2:39pm » |
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hi there
no.18 is the clip. 36p at old prices. finnis no. 6177341
no. 22 is the rod. £15.39 at old prices. finnis no. 7352523
check that it's the right bit first, though.
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Jonnycab
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #6 on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 2:46pm » |
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Thanks for that Andy, you're a star
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #7 on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 3:10pm » |
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Jon, It is a known fault and it could be the actual 'lever' itself. Sometimes they seize up and snap or distort thus affecting the gear selection. Good luck, Mike.
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #9 on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 7:02pm » |
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Thanks guys for all the pointers & advice, hopefully it won't take me to long to fix (or bodge) up
........Now what did I do with those cable ties & gaffa tape ? 
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #10 on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 7:38pm » |
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Don't forget the QuikSteel
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #11 on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 10:18pm » |
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JC.
Had the problem two or three times on the funereal vehicles,luckily not whilst actually engaged on the job ! It has always happened just like you say,either when attempting to start off,or manoeuvering in the yard.The clip just looses its springiness and falls on to the heat shield,I usually keep a couple in stock.
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #12 on: Mar 3rd, 2009, 11:29pm » |
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Thanks Gozz...if it is the clip in question, then are they a Ford part only, or are they just a common clip available from a local motor factors ?
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #13 on: Mar 4th, 2009, 12:00am » |
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JC,
Seen it loadsa times, if u cant get one a thin washer and normal circlip to fit the shaft will get you going and is a lasting repair. Most factors keep assorted circlips which will fit the groove.
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #14 on: Mar 4th, 2009, 12:16am » |
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Cheers Dave2302 for the advice....something more to go on
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #15 on: Mar 4th, 2009, 8:57am » |
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JC.
I use Ford clips,they even stock em you slide one side of the clip up the slot on the rod and the other side of it has a hole that clicks over the end of it,but they eventually get weak and slide off.
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #16 on: Mar 4th, 2009, 11:29am » |
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Panic over !!!.....turns out the rod had come off the selector at the top, so just needs a new circlip ....hopefully that will be the end of my woes for the time being
Thanks again for all the help guys
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #17 on: Mar 4th, 2009, 11:31am » |
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on Mar 3rd, 2009, 7:02pm, Jonnycab wrote:Thanks guys for all the pointers & advice, hopefully it won't take me to long to fix (or bodge) up
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You bodge it JC  ...never let it be said... @. 
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #18 on: Mar 5th, 2009, 3:28am » |
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One thing is bothering me now ..... The AA guy saw what was wrong & manually (from underneath) slipped the selector out of P & into N so we could push it.
Now I've had a good look at it & fixed it, I'm wondering why the AA guy couldn't fix it ....all he had to do was slide the rod end back over the shaft & it would have been drivable, he could have even fitted a new clip (from his assortment of spares in the van) to stop it coming off again.....Once I jacked the car up & had a look, it literally took about 2 minutes to slip the rod back onto shaft & fit a new clip
Why did I ring the AA in the first place ?....for starters, it was parked on the road & it was raining . I have a limited knowledge of autoboxes, so didn't really know what to look for if I had got underneath (with my legs sticking out into the road). I'd just had a shower & didn't feel like getting dirty again & had to pick my litt'lun up from school in a couple of hours.....& I thought I'd get my money's worth from the AA, as I hadn't called them out for nearly 2 years
Have to admit though, the AA guy was here within 45 mins & diagnosed the problem as soon as he crawled under the car.....but it still beggars belief why he chose to move the selector to N rather than simply re-attach the rod
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Re: Autobox problem
« Reply #19 on: Mar 5th, 2009, 8:40am » |
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JC.
To have put the rod back on, the obvious thing,is probably against Health and Safety regulations as issued to AA operatives under anti litigation rules
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