LOST DRIVE

[LADY IN A LANDY]

Hi, Hope someone can help me with this i have a W reg auto TD5 the other day it started to feel a bit funny a bit like it was misfiring this got worse as i went up a steep hill when i stopped at traffic lights the m and s lights started flashing and i had no drive the engine was runing and i could rev it as normal but it just wouldnt move. I was able to roll back from the lights and after swiching off for a while it started and pulled away but still felt funny underpowered and jumpy drive.Later that day i drove it again it seems ok but i have kept the speed right down. Anyone got any ideas, i would be greatful for ideas  before i give in and take it to the garage. :?  

[Richie_EB4]

Could try checking the oil in your auto box...........does sound like its low.

[Sharpshooter]

A freind of mine has just had asimilar problem with his 2001 TD5 Disco.

Where it had been on the garage forcourt, and not driven for a few weeks, there is apparently a plunger in the box, that when you select drive, diverts the oil.This had got stuck.

The garage changed the seals on it, and it cured the problem.

It was also hessitant to go itnto gear when selected. It took about 10 seconds to go into gear.

[Range Rover Blues]

Sounds like its ready for an oil change, the 'box that is.  When the oil is hot it gets thinner, so your problem improves once it's cooled down.  If an oil change doesn't cure it then it's time for proffesional help, I wouldn't tinker with an auto box (I'd get a second hand one).

[LADY IN A LANDY]

Thanks guys i am hoping its just the oil level anything else sounds expensive. I did try to check the level in the gearbox but there does'nt seem to be a dipstick under the bonnet im sure there was a gearbox dipstick on the older disco i had before, am i just daft or missing something how do u check the level or do u think i should just take it straight to a garage.

[Jimbo]

When the S and M lights flash it indicates that an 'error' has occured within the auto box (or its ECU) - the box should go into 'limp home' mode, which IIRC locks the box in 3rd....!!!!! Not a lot of use if you're stuck on a steep hill. I had this happen 3 times, but still had some drive - on each occasion I left the truck off for 30mins or more (took the dog for a walk), and the problem self-cleared. Took it into the stealers (was still under warranty), they cleared the codes - and said it was nothing to worry about  :shock:

I've just had mine serviced, and it makes a huge difference to the way the auto box behaves having the oil changed - even though the LR service schedule says to change it every 24k miles, I get it done at every service (12k miles).........definitely worth getting the oil changed, and (unless you know when it was last done), get the oil filter in the auto box changed as well.

Jim

[LADY IN A LANDY]

Thanks for the advice, is changing the filter an easy job for my local garage or do i need to take it to a dealer/specalist

[Spooky]

It is possible do it yourself (as I have), but it can be a little messy, as the gearbox drips fluid seemingly forever ...

FYI, the L-R numbers for the required parts are:

Auto filter - RTC4653 - £25.70
Sump gasket - RTC4268 - £8.77
'O' seal - RTC4276 - 81 pence
'O' seal - RTC5818 - £1.16
Drain plug washer - STC1060 - £1.92

You will also need about a gallon of Dexron II ATF.

The above prices are Ex VAT, and do not include any discount you may be able to negotiate with your Stealer.

The biggest secret (apart from making SURE that the car is SAFE before you crawl under it) is cleanliness; it is essential that NO dirt finds its way into the transmission.

[LADY IN A LANDY]

Thanks Spooky, thats a great help if i can get the parts together i might havea go this weekend myself rather than go to the garage with it.
I think i can probably wriggle under without having to lift the car

[Xtremeteam]

the filler/level plug is on the front of the gearbox sump & "might" take a good 10+ litres to top it back up to its corect level depending on how low it has got before you have changed the oil & filter