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  1. Steve-o1987

    First problem.....auto box

    sorry for slow reply, quick break down of my issue being sorted - transmission fault 30-42LE Error code P0753 shift solenoid A electrical (s1) shift x 2, lock up x 1 solenoids changed shift solenoid was only reading 2.2 ohms. cost of parts was £191 plus 3 hours labour and a transmission...
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    First problem.....auto box

    I did yes, one of the solenoids were bad. So whilst the transmission was in surgery I decided to get all them changed ( maybe overkill ) but thought at the mileage and since one was at fault thought I may aswell get them all done. The guy that did the job said he’s seen on the same model minor...
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    First problem.....auto box

    Just an update on the Auto box incase anyone is interested and having similar issues. Booked into a specialist and their diagnosis was a full rebuild at a cost of £3k no explanation as to why or further details and this was from a supposed very reputable garage! Anyway I disagreed with this and...
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    First problem.....auto box

    Well when cold the box shifts fine, it’s only once it’s had a good run and warm the hesitation starts after coming to a stop and pulling off again
  5. Steve-o1987

    First problem.....auto box

    just tested this here now, pulled off no problem doing this after truck was fully warmed up. Hoping that’s a good sign the box isn’t done for. Looks like I’ll have to book in with a specialist come Monday for this
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    First problem.....auto box

    I haven’t tried that yet, will see tomorrow morning. Yeah I’m kind of thinking the same,
  7. Steve-o1987

    First problem.....auto box

    previous owner, there was a small crack on the radiator. This was found by Toyota, as part of pre sale checks and fresh mot the previous owner had done.
  8. Steve-o1987

    First problem.....auto box

    yes just on take off, once going the car drives normally. Also after changing the atf still same behaviour. I’m gonna have a check about the earth wires tomorrow, clutching at straws it’s something simple!
  9. Steve-o1987

    First problem.....auto box

    Haven’t posted in a while due to lambing underway on the farm now Anyway first problem on my truck 2001 collie 3.0 d4d Auto 164k miles. Once up to operating temperature and coming to a stop there is hesitation in the auto box for pulling away. Best way to describe this is it will rev for a few...
  10. Steve-o1987

    Proud new owner and setting myself a list of jobs to do now

    Great post Dave! Appreciate the time you took, very informative. Have receipt of new radiator put in not long ago, had a look anyway to check the levels and all A’s should be. So one less things to change. That was one of the first things I was gonna do if not already done. Rust situation...
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    Proud new owner and setting myself a list of jobs to do now

    Give it a quick clean up and run out - jobs for this week are AT tyre shopping and replacing the disgusting old head unit! Trying to decide on a decent single din or maybe a double? Also gonna stock up on some service items. Had service around 3k miles ago but for extra piece of mind wanna do a...
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  14. Steve-o1987

    Just joined the club with a cruiser!

    Haha I know! Still got a 3.0tdi Quattro a5, grand vitara ( cheap work horse, never let me down yet ) and the 90 now. Also have a new Jimny on order hopefully ready between March/September they said but that’s mainly for the Mrs but got plans for modification on that little Tonka toy
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    Just joined the club with a cruiser!

    Thanks Crispin! Proud father is heading out to the yard now to further clean they boy up then taking him out for some photography work haha! I’ll report back this afternoon, still over the moon with it. The first car that has truly soothed the heart break of letting my RS4 go that’s how much I...
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