got a new problem with automatic

[AlpineRaven]

I cannot reverse!!

That only occurs when the engine/trans is hot after driving for a while, if its cooled down/or local driving its fine.

D, 2 and 1 (all forward gears) are fine but when you select reverse, there is nothing like being in netural! What could be going on?
Cheers
AP

[SlowVac]

Have you checked your tranny fluid? If the fluid is full take it to a transmission specialist to determine the problem.

[dmitch]

transfuild, loose linkages, could get a transcooler to help overheating.

[immortality]

sounds like it's a little more serious then a fluid problem but a trans cooler never hurts

[AlpineRaven]

that what my mechanic said.. he added some wynns stuff in it (he wouldnt show it to me because he knows i have a big mouth) and said to me drive it for a day then you'll be fine. Transmission is full also said to add transmission cooler in!?? Does anyone recommend to add cooler?
Cheers
AP

[J_D]

Definately add the cooler. It will increase the life of the transmission.

[greenfoam]

I used to loose 1st gear in the HQ when the fluid got low, sucks being at a intesection with no forward gears in a stumbling old 253 :P

[cracker]

that what my mechanic said.. he added some wynns stuff in it (he wouldnt show it to me because he knows i have a big mouth) and said to me drive it for a day then you'll be fine. Transmission is full also said to add transmission cooler in!?? Does anyone recommend to add cooler?
Cheers
AP

will turn ur seals and shit to mush that kinda stuff if its not selecting gears etc it ****ed most likely.
i wouldnt bother if its a standard car with a standard auto only if you thrash it all the time get a cooler

[immortality]

unless you drive like a granny(and i bet there aren't a lot of grannies on this forum), fit the cooler. something i noticed in another thread about ADLD cables and data logs is that almost everybody trying this is getting an auto over temp flag comming up. i'd suggest that the standard trans cooler in radiator setup is a poor design. fitting an extra cooler certainly won't hurt the tranny, might hurt the wallet a little but it's and extra insurance policy for your box

[immortality]

unless you drive like a granny(and i bet there aren't a lot of grannies on this forum), fit the cooler. something i noticed in another thread about ALDL cables and data logs is that almost everybody trying this is getting an auto over temp flag comming up. i'd suggest that the standard trans cooler in radiator setup is a poor design. fitting an extra cooler certainly won't hurt the tranny, might hurt the wallet a little but it's and extra insurance policy for your box

[AlpineRaven]

unless you drive like a granny(and i bet there aren't a lot of grannies on this forum), fit the cooler. something i noticed in another thread about ALDL cables and data logs is that almost everybody trying this is getting an auto over temp flag comming up. i'd suggest that the standard trans cooler in radiator setup is a poor design. fitting an extra cooler certainly won't hurt the tranny, might hurt the wallet a little but it's and extra insurance policy for your box

Got a cooler from wreckers $28 will fit it tomorrow and will give trans a filter change & service at the same time that way i can fit in new fluid and give it a go?
Cheers
AP

[xcop5l]

a cooler wont fix the auto it will only stop it from over heating.
it will most likley be the clutches/bands have passed there use by date and have said i wont work any more

[AlpineRaven]

hmmm... I gotta go to auto specialist... That is why I dont like automatics!!

Anyway, Just went out after driving over 240kms today (from here to Ballarat drop some stuff then back here in Melb) when arrived Ballarat & Melbourne reverse didn't work due engine is hot, i didn't really drive hard.

Its been half hour since I arrived home I checked out, I can reverse and it doesn't take ages to "click" in reverse just goes in reverse like 3 secs from park. Tomorrow will change the filter and add new oil in and see how I go on Sunday when I drive to Geelong, if it still not right then I'll take it to transmission specialist, mightbe the gearbox is on its way out.
Cheers
AP

[xcop5l]

change your filter as well

[azkwazere]

Check your reverse solinoid...

aZk.

[AlpineRaven]

Ok, So far so good...
Changed the filter $16 (kit with filter and gasket) and fluid $24 from Bursons. Also added Transmission cooler.

Drove to Ballan (after Bucchus Marsh) and back - reversing is working while hot!
Today drove to Geelong then back - Reversing again working well.
Fingers crossed that it'll be okay?!??

Fluid was dirty when drained it (not bright red - brownish redish colour - may have explained why it wasnt working well!?.)

Thanks for your imput guys.
Cheers
AP