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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:41 pm 
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I have been having a problem With my EF lately, mainly when i first start it up in the morning. When put into Drive it sometimes takes a few seconds and a few revs before it will go into D. On Sunday I actually had to pull over because it wasnt changing into second gear, it was just reving. But i have only noticed this when it is cold. It is fine after driving for a while??
What could be wrong
Oh and it has 170kms
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:44 pm 
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i think it might need the bands tightened? not sure tho as im not really experienced with auto boxes.

 

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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:48 pm 
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yeah i have had that suggested, just wanting a few more opinions
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:54 pm 
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A vote for trans fluid, removing the dipstick was a s**t idea.

 

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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:55 am 
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What about it?
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:56 pm 
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Low trans fluid!! After servicing my auto on the weekend I had a similar prob. Your oil level is a touch too low. Bout 250-400mls should fix it up.

 

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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:35 pm 
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2 months ago when i had my ef had the same problem took it in, flushed and changed the oil, the guy said i needed a new trans. sold the car for 3 grand and got a ba. mayb u shuld do the same lol. but my ef had 237 000km.

 

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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:25 pm 
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hmm ok i'll try some more fluid in it. Il let yas know what happens
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:38 pm 
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300mls of transmission fluid seems to have fixed the prob thanks!
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:41 pm 
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awesome
i'm having the exact same problem

 

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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:45 pm 
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trans fluid check the level in park and that should be your problem

 

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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:48 pm 
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also badley burnt fluid is a big cause suggets you do a full service on it as this can be a major killer of the falcon auto to slow down the buring of the oil fit a decent size auto cooler and ya transmission will luv ya for it did this on my mont and hasnt been burnin it as much

 

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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:24 pm 
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i got the same problem, with the no going into second and just reving but when it warms up. it drives like a dream and doesn't miss abit. So i think its not the bands coz it would do it when its hot then. Will put more oil in and try that when i get my motor back.

 

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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:49 pm 
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remember to get your auto flushed at least once every 60,000km

but better to do it every year!!!

 

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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:43 pm 
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject:
A vote for trans fluid, removing the dipstick was a s**t idea.


i have an el XR8 n the manual says" the dipstick is located in the rightside of the engine compartment" what the hell are they talking bout cos i cant c one. or am i blind

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