Thread: Transmission fault

Have you ever changed the brake switch ?
Try shifting out of park with the handbrake on but don't touch the brake pedal,do this after a shutdown and remove them re-insert the key.
I don't think it's a genuine trans fault but more a cascade fault because of another component.

Forgot to add that there is a release lever on the shifter under the console which I believe you can reach by removing the Rh cup holder.

I havent changed the brake switch. I tried to move from park without foot on the brake and that didn't work but not sure if I removed the key or not will try that tomorrow after work
Thanks for your reply
Russ

Ok so new brake switch didn't solve the problem looks like I need to buy a scan tool. Went to check fuses and check what I could make out were anything to do with my prob but can't really make heads or tails of the fuse diagrams. What scan tools should I be looking to get without killing the Xmas beer money
Cheers Russ

Reading faults would be best but a starter battery that is not the full quid will bring up transmission faults.

Originally Posted by Russ066

Ok so new brake switch didn't solve the problem looks like I need to buy a scan tool. Went to check fuses and check what I could make out were anything to do with my prob but can't really make heads or tails of the fuse diagrams. What scan tools should I be looking to get without killing the Xmas beer money
Cheers Russ

What's your location, can't tell when using the app.
Cheap obd tool is from OBD2 Australia, $42 and works on my D3 and other vehicles.

Im located in Perth. I seen some from obd2 for 220. I got one from them before for my amarok and worked well. I don't mine spending a couple hundred if it's gonna do what I need it to do.
Cheers

I'm North of the River and have Gap tool. I also have a generic OBD2 scanner from when my wife had a VW, but it's close enough to useless on the D3.