Thread: Transmission seems tight when decelerating

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

Are you sure that the vehicle is not in low range or a low range mode? A message like what you said above usually only appears if the cars in low range and you exceed the safe speed limit for the Transfer case. The air suspension also limits vehicle speed if in access or off-road height.

when was the last time the transfer case, front and rear differential oils were changed?

also, if driven normally the transmission rarely uses first gear. Normal start stop driving will use 2nd to move off,(saves fuel) Only in manual mode or in low range will it use 1st to get the most benefit of the torque converter lock-in up nice and early.

Oh, I wasn't aware that 1st is only used in low or manual mode, mine uses 1st every time I take off. It's booked in on Thursday for a service which will include replacing all oils, hoping a change in transmission fluid makes a difference.

Originally Posted by Judo

To rephrase, is the transmission in lockup when this is happening?

Not sure what u mean "transmission in lockup" but I did jack it up th other day and spun th wheels and seemed all OK as I was also thinking it may be th handbrake sticking