Thread: td-6 gear change problem

Paul
Just read your previous post, I would get the battery replaced then see what happens, when my battery got low 2-3 gear changes got rough, but all good with new battery. This is a common problem with ECU controlled autos in LR vehicles.
If this does not help the we start looking at the GM gremlins in these autos, due to loosing pressure, the extra fuel consumption would come from having to keep revs higher to maintain speed/pressure in the box. Have you tried it in sport mode ? sometimes the added pressure for these shifts will give smooth changes. It might sound silly but, have you had the codes read or updated recently ? In the last service was the auto oil and filter done as well ? I hope it's only a monor problem !


Laurie

Thanks Laurie
The battery is three years old and seems to have plenty of life left in it.
No I havent had the codes /faults read lately
I actually had a new engine fitted with the last service, I would have thought all the filters would have been changed,it was brand new from Land Rover off the palet.
Cheers Paul

Paul did you get a new motor or gearbox ? I have not heard of any diesel having major problems, except in one case the turbo blew and it injested some crap. Just because the battery starts ok, it can still be a problem. it might be worth getting the battery load tested just to be sure. 3 year old battery should still be good though, even on these power hungry beasts.
Laurie

Hi Laurie
It was a new motor,using the existing gearbox.
I will get the baterry tested, just as a process of elimination.....
I saw one of the threads about gearbox flushing,do you know what that achieves ?
Cheers Paul