Automatic gearbox woes

Thanks for that. Presumably the box should have some ID on the side or somewhere?

Do you have a number for Mr Bilby?

Cheers - Adam

Normally there would be some markings on the gearbox to indicate its orgin - might take a while to find them! Contact details for FATE are:

Tel: 07885 228595

E-mail : snipped-for-privacy@aol.com

Good luck.

Hi Folks,

I was searching for the gearbox ID and came across "4EC-AT" on the vehicle ID plate next to "transmission". Googling reveals that this is indeed a gearbox, but I am not sure who makes it? Mazda or Jatco?

Any ideas?

Cheers - Adam

A search of the net reveals that '4EC-AT' is associated with Mazda rather than Jatco. Not a lot I know but.... HTH Pete

I did a bit of research too, you have a very complex electronically controlled g/box! I think you should phone a Mazda dealer and ask for a

*fixed price* diagnostic on your gearbox. You may find it is a common fault and they are able to fix it without charging you a fortune ( your g/box is used in several Mazda models). I still think you should try to drain off as much fluid as you can and refill with the right spec, and I still think it's a gamble worth taking .

Just my bloody luck!

I should have stuck with my old air-cooled VW bus - it was slow and thirsty but at least you could fix it with a sledgehammer :-(

Seriously - a big thanks to all who have responded on this subject. I will talk to the local Mazda people, though I doubt they will want to touch an import.

Anyone know a *good* auto gearbox shop in Cornwall or Devon (I am in Perranporth) who could handle the diag work?

Cheers - Adam

"Fred"

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I wish you luck. Even in London, good auto specialists are hard to come by.

You have to go to Mazda, it may be that the gearbox is not the problem as it controlled by electronics the problem could be elsewhere. Only Mazda would have the equipment to diagnose it.

Thanks.

A very nice man at Vopers Mazda in Plymouth said they could run the diags. Phew!

Cheers - Adam

"Fred"

...and loss of Reverse gear?

I still want to know is this a conventional auto or not!

It's really only possible to guess, as low pressure might have a different affect on different boxes. Loss of reverse gear is usually due to the reverse clutch being faulty in some way, surprisingly. ;-)

Are there any 4x4s with the elastic band types?