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(Message started by: rew39944 on Aug 26^th, 2012, 4:54pm)

Title: 2.9 gearbox
Post by rew39944 on Aug 26^th, 2012, 4:54pm

can anybody recomend a compay for a reconed gearbox

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by Nunnspoet on Aug 27^th, 2012, 8:25am

Hi there.

If you let us (the Forum) know which Scorpio you have and tell us the problem/s maybe we can help: It could be an easy fix like cleaning the MAF. It all depends on the spec.

Give us a try mate.

Mike :)

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by Malcolm73 on Aug 27^th, 2012, 11:23am

Hi,

I have owned a 24 valve Scorpio Ultima for nearly 15 years and probably 6 or more years ago the automatic gearbox was refusing to change gear correctly.

The wires within the Mass Aiirflow Sensor (MAF) were apparently clean, however I sprayed the wires within the MAF with caburettor cleaner not expecting any change.

The problem was cured and the gearbox then worked better than it had previously. There are instructions on this site for the simple procedure Here (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cleanmaf.htm) ;)

If cleaning the MAF does not work then a rough idea of your location would help with finding a gearbox specialist.

Unfortunately I also have gearbox / transmission problems which I am unable to resolve and am now contemplating scrapping my much loved car.

Good luck, Malcolm73

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by Mike H on Aug 27^th, 2012, 12:24pm

http://livinginthepast-audioweb.co.uk/images/misc/whathesaid.gif

I had to get a new MAF, but exact same result. Before that I too was wondering if I need another g/box.

Simple test ~ unplug the MAF to force open loop fuelling. If g/box then works properly, that's what it is.

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by rew39944 on Aug 27^th, 2012, 1:34pm

hi all
the car is a 2.9 24v the problem is that the box is sticking in gear not changing up the green o/d light is flashing when this is happening
any help would be great could do without having to buy a box at the moment
thanks andy

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by Simmo on Aug 27^th, 2012, 2:15pm

Have you checked out the Transmission section in Fault Finder (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/faultfinds.htm) and also the suggestions above? :)

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by Mike H on Aug 27^th, 2012, 3:21pm

Yes I got flashing O/D light as well, was still the MAF

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by rew39944 on Aug 27^th, 2012, 3:30pm

got a spere maf given it a good clean with carb cleaner see if that makes a differance

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by rew39944 on Aug 27^th, 2012, 7:54pm

hi tried to clean both maf's and fit them but still getting the same problem flashing o/d light gear change isn't as bad but still a bit slugish

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by Mike H on Aug 27^th, 2012, 9:13pm

Have you tried leaving it unplugged

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by a900one on Sep 2^nd, 2012, 11:05am

What about oil and filter change ???.

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by rew39944 on Sep 3^rd, 2012, 12:43pm

tried leaving the plug of and still messing about then coing home on sunday revss suddenly went right up to 7k through the fan belt when i put the newbelt on only got second gear so i thnk the box was the problem so now looking for a recon box any ideas of good companys

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by Mike H on Sep 4^th, 2012, 11:20am

Sorry to be obstinate, did you go through the 'transmission concerns' section in fault finder, Simmo's post.

Another member might have a spare box (?)

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by whentostop on Sep 24^th, 2012, 10:00pm

I had symptoms like these. In my case it was a crumbly gearbox loom. Replaced the loom and the problems vanished.

Title: Re: 2.9 gearbox
Post by Mike H on Sep 25^th, 2012, 11:43am

This is why you MUST eliminate EVERY other possibility.

I nearly was going to replace a box that had nothing wrong with it, and if I had, problem still there