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auto box help
denviks:
just been out to check a few bits on the auto fluid system..........so first things first... i checked the gearbox oil level....i dipped it 3 times and got 3 slightly different readings but all within the levels....all nice clean sweet smelling oil..
so i had a look at the connector and found that it was pretty clean ..... ( can i run an electrical check on this to make sure its right?)
so i turned the vehicle ignition on with the connector on the sensor......the warning light is on.......if i pull the connector off the light goes out ...
so would i be correct is saying its the sensor at fault?...after all the engine and gearbox are cold and have not been moved for over 12 hours now....
is there a test i can run on the sensor?
as i say above the truck drives well .....was just a bit worried to see an extra red light on the dash.....if i leave it disconnected now do you think i will be safe enough driving it around until i get a new sensor??
any advice very welcome
Kaneda:
In the 10 years I've had my V8 auto I have never seen the red light, and that includes one lunched autobox.....
denviks:
cheers mate..... with any luck it will be fine then until i get another sensor ordered :D :D ...thanks again for all your advice.... feeling alot more relaxed :wink: :D :D :D
denviks:
sensor now ordered.....for future reference
main dealer price is £15.42+ vat
all ordered and will be fitted next week :wink:
muddyjames:
Yup I had exactly the same thing happen to me except I was towing my caravan too :roll:
It came on so slowed down on motorway then came off on my exit and sat in a lay by for an hour then limped to the camp site 10miles away. Next morning the light was on. Called RAC out to the field I was in and he said it was the wiring stat switch thingy and said it was a 3hour job to replace. I bought one and took 5 minutes to do!! :wink: This genuinly is a 5 minute job!!! :lol:
the sensor incase you found something else is under the engine on the passenger side. If you follow the autobox pipes back from the rad you will see something on 1 of the pipes about 1-2ft from the rad. It should have a rubber cap ontop and 2 wires with push fit conections. My problem was finding a spanner big enough. I used a swan necks in the end.
Top tip though. Once you start undoing the old one the fluid will pee out all over you, so keep your head well clear and have the new one ready so second the old is out the new can be put in. It takes ages to wash the oil out your hair :wink: Push connections back on and jobs a gooden :D
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