2.5 auto wont shift into top gear when hot

[madmark]

[EricG]

Thanks for all the help guys.
Please feel free to resume your turf wars.

regards,
Eric G.

[EricG]

It would be an idea to change the filter

So - would it really be possible that a blocked filter could be the sole cause of this shifting problem, or did you mention this as good practice?

thanks,
Eric G.

[AndyG]

As rover suggested and try adjusting the band/s

It's not that hard to do, but does involve removing the kickdown solenoid to gain proper access to do the job properly

Look underneath on the passenger side of the gearbox, and you'll see the kickdown solenoid held on with three 13mm bolts.
Before you undo them, gauge how much play/slack you have in the wire to the lever As this will have to be put back exactly right for it to work properly


Once this is removed, you will be able to access the overdrive band adjuster, and while you're there with the correct spanners, you may as well do the "intermediate" or 2nd gear band



Slacken off the the nut, while using another spanner on the squared bolt from turning
Now wind in the squared bolt by up to about 5 or 10 lbft (making sure that the nut doesn't bottom out, giving you a false reading)

Now undo the squared bolt by 2 complete turns (or if you prefer, 1 and 3/4)
Now tighten up the locknut, without allowing the squared bolt to loose it's setting (don't allow it to turn with the nut)

Do the same for the other one and refit the kickdown solenoid
Job done

If that doesn't cure the problem, then you need the mod

And here's the mod that may also help viewtopic.php?f=4&t=25479


This might help too viewtopic.php?f=4&t=50232&p=442943&hilit=governor#p442943

[EricG]

Thank you Andy G.

I tried the simplest thing first - adjusting the bands.

Band at the rear of gearbox was fine.

Has to screw in the band at front of gearbox 5 turns before it reached 10 ft lb tightness.
then backed it out 2 turns and locked it off.

Result:
Took it for a 20km run, and gearbox now changes perfectly- even when hot.
I'll take it for a longer run tomorrow to really test it out, but it would appear that tightening the bands solved the problem.

I'm furious at the local ford dealer who baldly stated that a reco transmisison for $3400 was needed to solve this problem.
Don't know whether they are liars, cheats, or just plain incompetent.

Please PM me your Paypal address, and I'll send you $50 on behalf of our grateful taiko group.

regards,
Eric G.

[MinorMatt]

People think autos arnt user serviceable so the dealer probably didnt want to investigate

[AndyG]

Thank you Andy G.

I tried the simplest thing first - adjusting the bands.

Band at the rear of gearbox was fine.

Has to screw in the band at front of gearbox 5 turns before it reached 10 ft lb tightness.
then backed it out 2 turns and locked it off.

Result:
Took it for a 20km run, and gearbox now changes perfectly- even when hot.
I'll take it for a longer run tomorrow to really test it out, but it would appear that tightening the bands solved the problem.

I'm furious at the local ford dealer who baldly stated that a reco transmisison for $3400 was needed to solve this problem.
Don't know whether they are liars, cheats, or just plain incompetent.

Please PM me your Paypal address, and I'll send you $50 on behalf of our grateful taiko group.

regards,
Eric G.

Good result Eric G
If you insist on parting with any cash, how about those $50 go to a charity cause viewtopic.php?f=63&t=74110

[EricG]

If you insist on parting with any cash, how about those $50 go to a charity cause viewtopic.php?f=63&t=74110

OK, done.
US$50 has been sent to the project email address via paypal.

Van has now done over 1,000 km without any problems, and is going well.

thanks for your help.
Regards,
Eric G.

[AndyG]

If you insist on parting with any cash, how about those $50 go to a charity cause viewtopic.php?f=63&t=74110

OK, done.
US$50 has been sent to the project email address via paypal.

Van has now done over 1,000 km without any problems, and is going well.

thanks for your help.
Regards,
Eric G.

[chrscmbs]

Hello,

I have a 96 MK5 Auto too, I'm glad you got this issue sorted, If I myself ever have this same problem in the future, I will remember this thread as I was one of those people who genuinly thought that Auto boxes were simply un servicable too, I now stand corrected

I love this forum, as I learn new things constantly. But I'm really glad your AUTO's running as it should now.

Chris.