CJ Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Following on from my earlier problem (reverse not engagin), another strange thing ahppened last night and this morning. Last night, when trying to engage reverse, it would not go into gear. it was as if the brake pedal wasnt being pressed and therefore did not release the restrictor. Now, this morning, ALL gears can be engaged from neutral without pressing the brake pedal. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprarob Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 now I,m no expert but I did see somewere that the traction control is some how linked to the auto box have you had anything done to this system checked the fuses, have you checked for any diagnostic codes. this is the limit of my knowledge but I hope it may jogg an experts mind or give you a clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 sounds like a sticky switch under brake pedal or where ever it is located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Originally posted by CJ Now, this morning, ALL gears can be engaged from neutral without pressing the brake pedal. Any ideas? Is this not normal? As it's only locked when in park, and the brake is not pressed. I dont think there is any lock on the neutral gate. When you have this problem have you tried using the magic red button to unlock the park gate? It might be that the solinoid that holds it in park has loose connection or is on it's way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Originally posted by leett sounds like a sticky switch under brake pedal or where ever it is located. or what he said^^^^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 Originally posted by Timwildman Is this not normal? As it's only locked when in park, and the brake is not pressed. I dont think there is any lock on the neutral gate. When you have this problem have you tried using the magic red button to unlock the park gate? It might be that the solinoid that holds it in park has loose connection or is on it's way out. You have me thinking now. I always thought that you couldnt go into gear from neutral unless the brake pedal was pressed - maybe it is only when in park. Could someone confirm please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 To get the car out of Park you have two options; use the red button or turn on ignition and depress brake peddle. This does not apply in neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 Thank you Termy mmm...so the problem of last night i.e. not being able to get into reverse was nothing to do with the brake pedal then. Back to the drawing board eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Originally posted by CJ Thank you Termy mmm...so the problem of last night i.e. not being able to get into reverse was nothing to do with the brake pedal then. Back to the drawing board eh? Were you trying to go to reverse from park, or from neutral/drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 From Neutral. I had tried going right round in a turning circle but had failed. I went to put it into reverse and hit just wouldnt go. It was as if i had hit a "blocking plate". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Originally posted by suprarob now I,m no expert but I did see somewere that the traction control is some how linked to the auto box. The throttle sub butterfly that is used to reduce engine power in the JDM car for TC is also linked to the auto box, the butterfly is used to momentarily reduce torque going through the box during gear changes, more so in auto than manual mode. CJ you have had RLTC installed lately, I wonder if a connection was disturbed??? With the ignition on but engine not running, do you hear the reverse beep if you select R.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 Termy Yes, I had RLTC fitted about a month or so ago by Matt H and as I am due to go back there soon, I can ask him to check things. What should he be checking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 TBH I am not sure as RLTC installs usually do not involve the auto ECU. Matt has done many and knows his stuff so I am not suggesting anything directly related with RLTC. From what you describe it sounds like selector switch connections or the switch it self? Or possibly connections to the auto ECU, possibly an intermittant earth? JMHO I have never looked at the Auto circuit diagrams on MKIV.com, but they may be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 Thank you Termy. I too was not suggesting Matt had done anything wrong. I was just wondering what may have been disturbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Originally posted by CJ Thank you Termy. I too was not suggesting Matt had done anything wrong. I was just wondering what may have been disturbed. The only thing 'disturbed' here is you dude !!!!! Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 Originally posted by dude The only thing 'disturbed' here is you dude !!!!! Dude:flame Dev Oh thank you for that vote of confidence. And here I was trying to ingratiate myself amongst the technical fraternity and you ahve just blown my cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 I had this problem when I had an aftermarket gear shift fitted. Colin, If I remember correctly, there is a bit of adjustment under the auto shifter, (was going to say 'knob', but shifter sounds better!). If incorrectly adjusted, it does stop you from engaging reverse, and likewise, stops you being able to get out of park... When it's down next time, I'm happy to check it out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 Thanks Matt The problem was not getting out of park but getting into reverse from drive / neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Yes... Sorry, should have said, it can stop you engaging reverse from neutral or park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Originally posted by Matt Harwood Yes... Sorry, should have said, it can stop you engaging reverse from neutral or park. You'l be talking breast pumps in a minute !!!!! Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 Thanks Matt I will be down shortly and would be grateful if you could cast an eye (with glasses please) over things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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