Transfer Neutral Message

johnmjess said:

Final update, Changed the Transfer change motor and the RR was stuck in low ratio permanently, then changed the transfer control module and all went well for about 2 miles before Gearbox fault appeared on the message centre. So after reading every article I could find I decided to change the gear selection switch on the side of the gearbox. Now done 1k miles and not a single blip. Gear change has never been smoother and I now have a functioning sport mode. Thanks for all the reply's and ideas.

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hi where are you based ???????? you say you've changed the control module where is this ????????? also you've changed gear selection switch on gearbox how easy is this and details please "how to " regards mozz

Control module is under the passenger seat, move it all the way forward and its an easy 5 phillip screws to remove, look for a post 98 replacement with the cooling fins, much improved module and a straight replacement. Selector switch is bolted to the o/s of the gearbox, you shall see the selector rod coming from the front of the car. Again very easy swap out. 1 split pin holding in selector rod then 2 13mm nuts to the side of the gearbox. 17mm on the end of the input lever and off she comes. It has a 50cm vent tube that routes to the engine bay just follow it up and remove 10mm nut holding it. Reverse to refit. Both jobs took me an hour and a half all in. Parts second hand off ebay £25. I am located in Glasgow.

johnmjess said:

Control module is under the passenger seat, move it all the way forward and its an easy 5 phillip screws to remove, look for a post 98 replacement with the cooling fins, much improved module and a straight replacement. Selector switch is bolted to the o/s of the gearbox, you shall see the selector rod coming from the front of the car. Again very easy swap out. 1 split pin holding in selector rod then 2 13mm nuts to the side of the gearbox. 17mm on the end of the input lever and off she comes. It has a 50cm vent tube that routes to the engine bay just follow it up and remove 10mm nut holding it. Reverse to refit. Both jobs took me an hour and a half all in. Parts second hand off ebay £25. I am located in Glasgow.

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Also known as Gear Box ECU, should have adaptive values reset when installed but would probably work without

Druim said:

Also known as Gear Box ECU, should have adaptive values reset when installed but would probably work without

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Adaptive values only apply to the canbus gearbox ECU 99 and up 4.0 and 4.6 petrol engines. Never fitted to diesels, so no adaptive values for diesel gearboxes. Just in case anybody is wondering.

johnmjess said:

Final update, Changed the Transfer change motor and the RR was stuck in low ratio permanently, then changed the transfer control module and all went well for about 2 miles before Gearbox fault appeared on the message centre. So after reading every article I could find I decided to change the gear selection switch on the side of the gearbox. Now done 1k miles and not a single blip. Gear change has never been smoother and I now have a functioning sport mode. Thanks for all the reply's and ideas.

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hi john , ive got same problem for over 3 mths and tried alsorts to no avail .you say you swapped gear selecztor switch ?????????? what does it look like and where is it ???????? ive looked on rave and it doesn't show it ??? mines a 2000 model with autobox and thor engine ,im going to change ecu under seat today as well ,but someone tells me the microswitch inside the gearstick housing could be the fault ??????????? just banging my head at moment , it goes away then comes back showing SELECT NEUTRAL and the H plate stays flashing ,any help would be appreciated as its been on autologic and clears and comes back ?????? many thanks mozz

I think he is refering to the XYZ switch which tells the ECU which position the gear selector is in!

mozz smith said:

hi john , ive got same problem for over 3 mths and tried alsorts to no avail .you say you swapped gear selecztor switch ?????????? what does it look like and where is it ???????? ive looked on rave and it doesn't show it ??? mines a 2000 model with autobox and thor engine ,im going to change ecu under seat today as well ,but someone tells me the microswitch inside the gearstick housing could be the fault ??????????? just banging my head at moment , it goes away then comes back showing SELECT NEUTRAL and the H plate stays flashing ,any help would be appreciated as its been on autologic and clears and comes back ?????? many thanks mozz

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RAVE. Page 44 Automatic gear box. >Repair >Selector position switch pages 5 and 6.