4th Gear Problem?

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ihami

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• Feb 15, 2010

• #1

Hi Chaps

Wonder if anyone can shed any light on this 4th gear problem.
I have a 1995 300tdi auto disco.
I can only get into 4th when i get to 50mph other than that i am in 3rd all the time on straight runs.

Someone told me that there is a sensor that might need replacing or i have to reset it as its to do with the heat produced from the gear box???

Any ideas?

Thanks

 

Last edited: Feb 15, 2010

lerk

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• Feb 15, 2010

• #2

I assume you're talking automatic...?

 

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ihami

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• Feb 15, 2010

• #3

Yes. Just changed that

 

lerk

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• Feb 15, 2010

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are you sure it's not selecting 4th, there's not much difference between 3rd and 4th, at 52mph the TC locks up which is in effect 5th gear...

Try moving the selector to 3 and try again, then move to D at approx 45mph you should hear it change then. If not, try adjusting the kickdown cable that might hold you in 3rd without much throttle

 

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ihami

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• Feb 15, 2010

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Thanks will try it on my way home!!