[xttoy]

I can't get 1st when the car warms up. Runs fine till warmed up. It is a 4spd auto, does anyone have any ideas what the problem could be?

[christover1]

xttoy wrote:

I can't get 1st when the car warms up. Runs fine till warmed up. It is a 4spd auto, does anyone have any ideas what the problem could be?

Mines a 4sp Auto.
It won't get first unless I pull stick back.
It may be by design, because don't need first much on road?

[Westie]

Same with my 1994 till i did a full service on it.filter and Oil + a full flush.

[inbits]

I'd say oil ATF is low and needs a service it should select first

[JrZook]

xttoy wrote:

I can't get 1st when the car warms up. Runs fine till warmed up. It is a 4spd auto, does anyone have any ideas what the problem could be?

When was the last time the auto was serviced?

[xttoy]

Oil is good doesn't smell, serviced not too long ago. The OD off light flashes on the dash when warm also.

[steak_knife]

xttoy wrote:

Oil is good doesn't smell, serviced not too long ago. The OD off light flashes on the dash when warm also.

That mean's it's found a fault..

[4x4ish]

go to suzi Auto at springwood if u cant fix it. right next door to the also is a gearbox service/ repair shop called highway auto's i think.

what oil did u use and did u service it yourself? penrite is great.

[xttoy]

I will be going to auto electrician today to see what the fault code is.

[xttoy]

Went to auto electrician, no faults were present, I am going to change the temp sensor see if that works.

[Westie]

xttoy wrote:

Went to auto electrician, no faults were present, I am going to change the temp sensor see if that works.

What temp sensor are you talking about.

[joeblow]

coolant temp. the auto needs it.

[Westie]

joeblow wrote:

coolant temp. the auto needs it.

There are 3 of them (94 LWB) 1 in the front and 2 in the side of the Thermostat housing.

One thing to watch out for on the front one ( Temp gague ) is make sure you get a long one about 45mm or it will not reach the water in the housing and gives a faulse reading, also the one in the side ( Lower) needs to be the same length.
Lift the thermostat out and check.

[xttoy]

I replaced the coolant temp sensor, wasn't that, as there was no fault code showing I am thinking maybe the problem is a solenoid in the gearbox, anyone able to help or me or have idea of what the problem could be?

[inbits]

I dont think the solonoid would cause it to not select first when it was warm and be fine when cold(I am no expert). It sounds more like the fluid level or there is a block in the system. Was the filter changed when it was serviced.