Galaxy auto transmission problems

knightstyle

Yes, sounds like a control box failure. Most/many powershift problems on older powershift boxes were caused by poor maintenance. The gearbox oil needs changing around 12 months from new and it is not an easy job, so many garages/owners do not bother.

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knightstyle wrote: »

Yes, sounds like a control box failure. Most/many powershift problems on older powershift boxes were caused by poor maintenance. The gearbox oil needs changing around 12 months from new and it is not an easy job, so many garages/owners do not bother.

Control box? So not car ecu?

How much to replace this? What does it involve?

Know about the gearbox oil. I got it changed a year or so ago and it was better afterwards but who knows.

marlot

[quote=[Deleted User];75583590]Control box? So not car ecu?

How much to replace this? What does it involve?

Know about the gearbox oil. I got it changed a year or so ago and it was better afterwards but who knows.[/QUOTE]
There are multiple ECUs on a modern car.

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Garage have decided they can't do it because they think its the control module now.

Have had no choice but to take to dealer now. (My mate is service manager so I wont get ripped off and at least get a discount).

Other than it'd be running around trying to find someone whos got the equipment to configure the module.

Although, dealer has said filter and fluid change is in order first off which may solve problem (£320 though!)

vikingaero

https://www.fedauto.co.uk used to have a lot of decent automatic transmission specialists but they've lost a lot of members in the last 5 years.


As an example, Merc wanted £5k for a new gearbox in my Dads A-Class Merc. King Automatics in Epsom changed the combined valve body/ecu for £1,300.

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Alas, car is dead. New gearbox needed - best prices I can get for recon one is just over £2K.

Also, seems to be a problem with fuel vapour valve (another few £100).

MOT in 6 weeks and I know it needs a new wheel hub too (I've got that) and pretty sure rear brakes.

Of course the worry then is the module is faulty also.



Either way, it seems I can get close to £1000 scrap value so its not economically viable I dont think. (130k miles worth about £3500-£4000 I reckon).