Asta auto AF13 problem Leeds UK

I have a 94 Astra. Its been ok. Yesterday I checked the fluid level in the correct manner with the engine running. It was ok. When I set off it tried to pull away in a high gear. I can only get 1st and 2nd by selecting 1 and 2 on the selector. I could not find any fluid spills or disconnected wires although the sports mode light on the dash was not working. I have found a 10 amp fuse that was blown in the fuse box. After I replaced it it pulled away ok and the sports mode light was lit and then it quickly blew again. I have 84k miles. Any help appreciated.

Reply to
grahamfox
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Needs to go to a garage.

Reply to
Conor

I had an Astra auto like yours and a damn good car it was

Try checking that the dipstick is back in situ properly and that is locked down correctly, I seem to remember an over-centre latch.Start engine and cycle the lever through all positions a few times. One more change of the fuse I guess but if not an auto gearbox speecialist not a vauxhall dealer!

Best of luck

Ian

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Reply to
Ian

Wow, what great advice!

Cheers Paul

Reply to
Paul

Does this not tell you something??!

I am not familair with the Astra F auto, but will bet my left t*****al that your 10A fuse is transmission ECU related, and with the circuit dead the box is in purely mechanical limp mode.

Find and repair the short to ground in the 10A fuse protected circuit.

Tim..

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Tim..

Well as I said any help appreciated. I know I got the dipstick back ok. I will try and find a short in the circuit. I'm going to pick it up today from the MOT and will report back any success. At least I can drive it so far if it doesn't get any worse.

Reply to
grahamfox

Shh. He knows everything.

Reply to
Simon Dean

I found the fault myself. It was the winter mode switch in the gear selector that had come loose and shorting out on the metal arm of the selector. Glad I didn't get the ECU

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gJF

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