Freelander 2003 HSE 2.5L

divinething · Mar 21, 2008

Every time I put the car in reverse and then drive, the car doesnt move forward for 2-3 seconds and then jerks and moves forward. Does anybody know what could be the problem. Is it a failing transmission? Even though the electronic panel shows "D" right away and I can hear the click sound righ away, the car doesnt move till 2-3 seconds and that too with a jerk.

clutchdust · Mar 21, 2008

divinething said:
Every time I put the car in reverse and then drive, the car doesnt move forward for 2-3 seconds and then jerks and moves forward. Does anybody know what could be the problem. Is it a failing transmission? Even though the electronic panel shows "D" right away and I can hear the click sound righ away, the car doesnt move till 2-3 seconds and that too with a jerk.

Have you got a rattle while the engine is running? I've done 2 lately with the same fault as yours and the cause was a slipping/cracked drive plate. If you have no rattle then I suggest changing the ATF and trying it.

divinething · Mar 22, 2008

There is no rattle. Just the problem of it not engaging sometimes going from reverse to drive or even from park to drive in some instances. Will try the ATF suggestion. Any other recommendations are welcome.

Optimus Prime · Mar 22, 2008

for what it costs, i would definitely change the transmission fluid first. made the changing on mine smoother straight away.

divinething · Mar 23, 2008

I will definitely try that firt. But its less about smoothness of shifting, there seems to be a problem with some electrical/mechanical part since it waits for 2-3 seconds to actually move forward once i shift from rear to drive.

briw1986 · Mar 23, 2008

if its low on atf. it will hav delay then lurch all of a sudden. check level. then replace atf. you need to look at colour and smell it. if its burnt smell . change asap

divinething · Apr 19, 2008

so i took it in to the dealership. they said there is a problem with the internal workings of the transmission and needs a replacement. Also the delay has got worse. Not there is a delay for almost 4-5 seconds before the car moves once engaged into drive. One of them was giving me a fault p1605 as the error code, the other mentioned it was something to do with the mechanics. not sure what to do?

JonFre · Apr 19, 2008

divinething said:
so i took it in to the dealership. they said there is a problem with the internal workings of the transmission and needs a replacement. Also the delay has got worse. Not there is a delay for almost 4-5 seconds before the car moves once engaged into drive. One of them was giving me a fault p1605 as the error code, the other mentioned it was something to do with the mechanics. not sure what to do?

By all means get a quote from the dealership but also consider an automatic transmission specialist as well. A fluid change, for what it costs, is worthwhile before you spend a lot of money. How many miles?

divinething · Apr 19, 2008

only 47,000 miles.

Optimus Prime · Apr 19, 2008

think the servicing schedule might say change the fluid at 48k anyway

JonFre · Apr 19, 2008

Optimus Prime said:
think the servicing schedule might say change the fluid at 48k anyway

I think its 60k. In any case get the level checked first and note its condition. Do the cheap things first.

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