Auto going into limp home

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Originally Posted by Oggie

Hey Pedro

Not that i'm aware! the computer kept faulting the switch even after it was replaced, my mechanic said he'd only seen this once before so they changed the harness..problem solved.

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Unfortunately that is interesting! I am now intimate with my XYZ switch. Pulled it (apart), looked in reasonable shape but cleaned the contacts with wet and dry paper etc. All back in and no change in the symptoms. I noted that the switch has elongated bolt holes allowing some rotation adjustment. Rotated it fully clockwise and had an interesting result. Previously no neutral light or dash indicator but now when in the neutral position the reverse or drive light is on in the shifter and in the dash depending if it was selected from reverse or drive. Has not fully rid the flashing M&S but is a big improvement. I am curious about the harness, is that all the way from the auto computer? Do you remember the cost?

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Originally Posted by John W

Unfortunately that is interesting! I am now intimate with my XYZ switch. Pulled it (apart), looked in reasonable shape but cleaned the contacts with wet and dry paper etc. All back in and no change in the symptoms. I noted that the switch has elongated bolt holes allowing some rotation adjustment. Rotated it fully clockwise and had an interesting result. Previously no neutral light or dash indicator but now when in the neutral position the reverse or drive light is on in the shifter and in the dash depending if it was selected from reverse or drive. Has not fully rid the flashing M&S but is a big improvement. I am curious about the harness, is that all the way from the auto computer? Do you remember the cost?

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John

165 pounds plus freight ex uk. The boys tell me there are two harnesses the culprit was the external one, fitted in less than an hour.

wow,, that must be some harness!!:eek:

If you think the harness has rubbed and worn and you are handy you could:

Disconnect the harness and check the continuity of each cable with a multimeter.

Find the broken cable / connections and then cut, solder and heatshrink it back together.

'Wiring Harness' is just a fancy way of saying 'a bunch of wires' and wires are pretty easy to fix ( says me being a sparkie)

Good luck

hi i dont mean to be a smart arse and im sure i wont get a thumbs up for this but my trans went into l h m and i cracked it cus i go remote alot, i had the whole box pulled and had it converted to a 5 speed i have never been so happy and the mechanic garenteed that it would never show the 3 amigo's ever again. only prob was it cost about 6 grand with the brand new flywheel and clutch.

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Originally Posted by discoveryseries1

hi i dont mean to be a smart arse and im sure i wont get a thumbs up for this but my trans went into l h m and i cracked it cus i go remote alot, i had the whole box pulled and had it converted to a 5 speed i have never been so happy and the mechanic garenteed that it would never show the 3 amigo's ever again. only prob was it cost about 6 grand with the brand new flywheel and clutch.

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Sorry to burst your happy secure $6000 bubble, but the 3 amigos aren't transmission related....

Using Capitals, the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse or helping your uncle jack off a horse...