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(Message started by: pagey on Jan 4^th, 2006, 8:21pm)

Title: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by pagey on Jan 4^th, 2006, 8:21pm

Hello and a happier new year to all. I was recently involved in an altercation with a Rover ie, tried to mate with it! .In the prang, a pipe was fractured which allowed the gearbox oil to escape but the repairs are now done and I'm back on the road. The car runs ok but the gear selecter lever doesn't engage in the "park" position properly so as soon as I open the door I get the audible beep. I hope nothing too expensive has "snapped"! Any suggestions? Thankyou. ???

Title: Re: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by mr._floppy on Jan 4^th, 2006, 10:36pm

Sounds as though your garage mechanics ( or the prang ) have slightly shifted or bent the gearbox selector rod. I'm fairly sure it has a threaded adjuster on it. Unfortunately you'll need a ramp or hoist to get at it.

Title: Re: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by pagey on Jan 5^th, 2006, 7:41pm

Thanks for info.Will be getting it looked at on Sat. Will let you know how I get on.

Title: Re: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by pagey on Jan 9^th, 2006, 6:45pm

Hello Mr F. My mechanic friend readjusted the rod underneath car and solved the problem. But tonight, the lever clicked into "park" ok, but the audible beep still went 'til I shut the door. Blast. Any more thoughts? Thanks. Trev.

Title: Re: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by Baw_Flinger on Jan 9^th, 2006, 7:13pm

Oh... I have had a constant beeeeeeep when door open since I got mine. I take it that this is not normal then? :( :(

Title: Re: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by Simmo on Jan 9^th, 2006, 9:23pm

Wasn't there a post about this recently and the cause was low level of fuel thus setting off a warning?.

Title: Re: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by pagey on Jan 9^th, 2006, 10:48pm

As far as I know, the beep is a warning that the shift has not been put in "park" Trev.

Title: Re: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by ScorpioInDK on Jan 9^th, 2006, 10:57pm

Mine does it all the time. Standing still, with the gear in Park, open the drivers side door - and the bipppp starts... :P

Title: Re: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by Baw_Flinger on Jan 10^th, 2006, 3:04am

I found that slightly unscrewing the switch sorts this out ;D........ Oh hang on.... ???
Seriously though, mine has always done this. I have even had the switch out of the door to see if there was a fault. The funny thing was, there is only ONE wire leading in, no positive or negative, just one in-descript wire. Anybody have a clue??

Title: Re: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by kskjon on Jan 10^th, 2006, 9:29am

Maybe the neg (ground) is connecting directly to the chassis?

Title: Re: auto box problem 2.9 12v
Post by mr._floppy on Jan 10^th, 2006, 11:49am

My Scorpio also beeps when you exit the car with either the sidelights or headlights on. So maybe it's a lighting circuit thing.