donut
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 06:39 PM |
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Damn VW Sharan gearbox - AGAIN!!
Had a brand spanky new auto gearbox in our VW Sharan 9 months ago as the last one failed at 58,000 miles. This one has done about 5,000 miles and it
is playing up again!
When it changes up from 2nd to 3rd it holds the revs far too long and too high then slams itself into gear but not all the time (typical).
I was in a Q for the car park in Croydon today and went to move off and there was no drive, it just revved. I had to take it out of Drive a few times
before it would behave.
We are suposed to be going to Scotland in it on Tuesday but looks like we will be spending most of the day fart arsing about with hire cars etc
At least it's still under guarentee.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 06:44 PM |
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what a bummer!! Do you think that car is trying to tell you something?? 
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 07:14 PM |
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checked the fluid level?
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 08:13 PM |
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don't come up its horrible, soooooooo cold and snowing, blowing a gale so bad stuffs been blown all over the place. I'm just hiding in the
living room watching telly as I'll get frostbite if I work on he cars
You could not pick a worse time to get depressed in Scotland, next you'll be saying your bringing a caravan 
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britishtrident
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 08:26 PM |
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Another one -- Sharans & Galaxys don't exactly have brill reputation. Two faults the same are odd though wonder if it could be ECU
related.
I keep recommending Kia Sedonas --- totally lacking in street cred but I know a few taxi drivers who swear by them -- I have hired Sedonas when
abroad a few times the 2.8 diesel is not bad to drive either.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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Chippy
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 08:39 PM |
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With a name like Sharron, what can you expect, sounds a bit like an Essex girl, and a blonde one at that. Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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britishtrident
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 08:40 PM |
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I did some checking apparently some Sharan and Galaxy models use the JATCO transmision as used on the Freelander, some Jag X type, Rover 75.
I know from Rover 75s that this gearbox is very sensitive to fluid level and type Thr fluid level checked when it has reached a specified temperature
via a level plug.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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donut
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 08:59 PM |
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The car was serviced a month ago so all levels should have been done.
I really want to get rid of the damn thing but SWMBO says we gotta keep it for another 5 years!! eeeeek!!!!
Hey ho
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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gazza285
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 09:17 PM |
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From my experience the suggestion that VWs are reliable is a load of bull. Good for 80thou then walk away.
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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snapper
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 09:17 PM |
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Take a deep breath... and hold your tongue
Galaxy MPV Etc. owners club
Loads of info
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 09:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
The car was serviced a month ago so all levels should have been done.
Yes but have you checked the levels now?
If they didn't and they are low it will be a lot easier/cheaper than hiring a car.
Keith
Aviemore
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andyharding
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| posted on 22/3/08 at 01:19 AM |
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You trust the 16 year old minimum wage mechanic to check and fill to the correct levels?
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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bob
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| posted on 22/3/08 at 10:17 AM |
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Can you see evidence that an actual new gearbox was fitted 9 months ago ?
Also as said check fluid levels, i would get advice or get someone who knows about cars to do this for you andy 
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