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- From: A.J.Robinson@lut.ac.uk
- Subject: Re: Granada Automatic Problems
- Message-ID: <1992Nov12.111409.18667@lut.ac.uk>
- Sender: elajr@lut.ac.uk (AJ Robinson)
- Reply-To: A.J.Robinson@lut.ac.uk (Alan Robinson)
- Organization: Loughborough University, UK.
- References: <1992Nov11.125009.29204@lut.ac.uk>
- Date: Thu, 12 Nov 92 11:14:09 GMT
- Lines: 31
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- In article <1992Nov11.125009.29204@lut.ac.uk> A.J.Robinson@lut.ac.uk (Alan Robinson) writes:
- >
- >Has anyone experienced this strange problem before ?
- >
- >My Granada Auto (1986 2.8i Ghia) box seems to behave perfectly EXCEPT
- >if I or it wants to change 3->2 between 40 and about 47 mph.
- >Its fine 3->2 from 0-40 mph.
- >Its fine 3->2 from 47-75 mph.
- >
- >Between 40 and 47 changing 3->2 by opening the throttle, using kickdown
- >or pulling the stick into 2 causes the appearance of a neutral position
- >(engine on rev limit, no forward power) for about 1 or 2 seconds, after
- >which 2nd is engaged.
- >
- >Similar SLIGHT flare-up on 1->2 on light throttle.
- >
- >It appears I have a problem going into 2nd, but its very specific and the
- >change is perfect at other speeds.
- >
- >It is under warranty, but the selling dealer appears not to have a clue.
- >(Not a FORD dealer - I bought it used from another main dealer).
- >
- >Any ideas on what the problem is or what I should do ?
-
-
- Come on, someone must drive a Granada somewhere out there !
-
- Even if you cant answer the above problem, let me know how yours drives
- and see i that will give me any clues.
-
- Alan.
-