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(Message started by: mr._floppy on Nov 26^th, 2005, 7:44pm)

Title: Selector Lag!
Post by mr._floppy on Nov 26^th, 2005, 7:44pm

These cold mornings the delay from popping the selector into DRIVE and the car moving off is just over 1 sec. , anything to worry about or should I stop being so anal ?

Title: Re: Selector Lag!
Post by Paul B on Nov 26^th, 2005, 8:05pm

I would check the level of the transmission fluid. Sounds like it could be a teeny bit low.

Also make sure its a decent colour.

Title: Re: Selector Lag!
Post by Snoopy on Nov 27^th, 2005, 11:45am

1-3 secs is quite acceptable and with the oil being thick and cold it takes a litle longer to fill all the oil ways in the gear box.

What is it like when its hot?

Title: Re: Selector Lag!
Post by mr._floppy on Nov 27^th, 2005, 12:16pm

When hot it's much better, about half a second to engagement, I'll check the fluid level as I tend to forget it when checking under the bonnet.

Title: Re: Selector Lag!
Post by Snoopy on Nov 27^th, 2005, 4:11pm

that sounds very acceptable , remember to check the level with gearbox at working temp and after selecting all the gears a couple of times put it "P" and leave the engine running. Level should be checked then.. If you need to add fluid its down the dipstick hole!