More gearbox problems

[thebluewhale]

Originally Posted by IceBlue8

I'm tempted to leave it for a few days and see if it it sorts itself out. Do you think it's possible that, now it's being used regularly, that the switch might clean itself up? Or is it only likely to get worse?

I think it's more annoying than damaging (could be wrong) and the cost to change it will probably be high due to the labour involved (I think the F125 switch is about £170).

Mine has been OK now for 2 months (fingers crossed) so I'm fairly sure it was crap in the switch but Adrian's didn't clear until he changed the F125.

Personally I'd leave it for a few days and see how it goes.

Good luck with it.

[briang9]

Good to hear its not major Jim, need to meet up soon so I can see the car?

cheers

[Adrian E]

Yeah, mine got worse over time - got to about 1 start in 2 shuffling it out of the garage and it'd be on!

You don't want to run in 'limp mode' with all the red lights on the gear selector for any time as it basically forces it into 3rd gear and stays there - so it'll feel sluggish pulling away and won't change gear.

[jayzee]

Originally Posted by Adrian E

it basically forces it into 3rd gear and stays there - so it'll feel sluggish pulling away and won't change gear.

Remember thinking "thank God the engine has so much torque" when it happened to me

[The_Laird]

Originally Posted by briang9

Good to hear its not major Jim, need to meet up soon so I can see the car?

cheers

My mate, who bought mine, is desperate for a very mini meet too. This w/e is my daughter's 21st, but perhaps next weekend if it's fine for a pint and a photo for the West of Scotland crew?

[Architex_mA8tey]

Im hoping to come up in a couple of weeks time Jim, so would be great if it was at the same time and you guys can also look over the A7 - details HERE