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HELP! Vz auto maloo stuck in 1st

brockdm

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Hey guys I'm only new to the forum and have only just brought my 05 vz maloo and its sticking in first gear. It had been fine changing for the first week and only tonight its started playing up. I accelerate normal only lightly and it will hold it self in first until I back off the accelerator and if I give it a bootfull it will just stay in first and hit the rev limiter. Would really appreciate any help I can get thanks
 

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What's the trans oil look like?
 

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+1 trans oil, I would take it to a transmission place and have the entire system flushed. They should service it and check it with a tech 2 or similar!
 

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Hi
This is a computer controlled transmission. This means, most of the time, these types of problems are caused by failures of the internal electronics of the transmission. Such as a shift solenoid or, shift switch assembly. The shift switch assembly, as an example, sends messages to the main ECU to advise it of the gear the transmission is operating under at the time. Best approach is to have your transmission's electronics scanned for any possible problems. If this checks out ok, then you likely have something worn/wearing within the transmission. Don't be sucked into a full transmission overhaul that you may not need. The autos in the Commodores are quite robust and can take the biggest abuse, unlike their Falcon counterparts. Try and source out a repairer that's prepared to fix ONLY what needs doing instead of a full re build. If you need any further specific info, I currently have an add running advertising my services. I'd be happy to answer what I can. Chris
 

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Did you buy the car private or via a dealer? (oh and Welcome by the way :))
 
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Hey guys thanks for the replies I appreciate it. And it was from a dealer and as its supercharged there was no warranty. Am pretty pissed that there is dramas not even a week into owning but I guess I have to take it to a transmission specialist this week. Oh and oil looks good shows full and has a red tinge to it.
 

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Don't panic mate; get a trans specialist to have a squiz, could be as simple as a solenoid as
Chriso-k states
 

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Got it off to markos transmissions in penrith yesterday and yeh she needs a rebuild the bands in first and second are gone. Spewing cause the dealer is now saying there was no warranty on the car as its to modified but aww well the fun and games of second hand cars I guess!
 
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