I'm having an issue with my car and am wondering if anyone has any ideas! Sometimes it doesn't change into gear straight away.For example if I have it in reverse, then put it into drive, it will just suit and idle in neutral for a few seconds before it decides it will go into drive. Any suggestions! It's a 99 Subaru Impreza, automatic, non turbo. Thanks!
thunderbolt,
Feb 16, 3:40pm
Have you checked fluid level!
What condition is the fluid in!
If you hold the Revs over 4 grand it will engage faster. :)
p.s. dont do that.
phillip.weston,
Feb 16, 4:07pm
probably a partially blocked filter or low fluid level. Do the revs flare up between normal 2nd to 3rd gear changes!
luke041,
Feb 16, 5:14pm
Low clutch seals in the trans are worn we see about one a month at work at the moment.
elect70,
Feb 16, 8:23pm
I remember MK 4 cortina autos did thatwhen coldif backed out then in to D it took30 seconds or so before engaging .Factoiry mech said it was common ,it worried her indoors though .
intrade,
Feb 16, 8:24pm
sounds like you should service it soonest if its not to late
dave653,
Feb 17, 12:34am
Just fixed our VN Commy, was revving to 3000r's in first, harsh into 2nd. Pulled the TV cable fully out and it's now a pleasure to drive (or as much as an orto can be) Sometimes it's an adjustment issue. check the interweb for specific info, it's out there.
flybye_in_a_rx7,
Feb 17, 1:56am
get it checked out asap. know of a vehicle that done that and it very slowly got worse and then started not changing gears properly and ended up needing another gearbox. very expensive
poohbearfan3,
Feb 19, 8:20pm
Okay, thanks for the ideas. I rang one place, explained, and they said it sounded like my whole gear box needed to come out and I needed a new one.I'm not so sure about that though.They also quoted around $1,500.Hmmm. No idea about the answer re the revs questions!!
thunderbolt,
Feb 19, 8:41pm
TV cable!
Does it get freeview now!
intrade,
Feb 19, 9:14pm
take it to a automatic rebuild place for a service and inspection.1500 sounds wrong as a rebuild of a auto trans is more like 4500$.people who only fix automatic transmissions should know whats wrong
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