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hi guys,
my tip gearbox is stuck in 3rd gear and the neutral light on the dash is flashing.
any ideas please?

thanks.
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Check the error codes

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ic&t=14667
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just had the same thing. new transmission here :cry:
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hmmm, bit of an ominous sign.

Youll need the error codes to determine what is wrong.
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    Re: stuck in 3rd gear

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    col2560 wrote:hi guys,
    my tip gearbox is stuck in 3rd gear and the neutral light on the dash is flashing.
    any ideas please?

    thanks.
    It is normally just a sensor, if its flashing at 1Hz, or overheated fluid if flashing at 2Hz.

    Typically input or output sensor is playing up and an easy fix.

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    Post by col2560 »

    drove it today and it was fine, no problem at all. is a faulty input or output sensor likely to be an Intermittent problem?
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    col2560 wrote:drove it today and it was fine, no problem at all. is a faulty input or output sensor likely to be an Intermittent problem?
    It could be but it will get worse so extract the error codes and see what it is. That way you wont break down on a dark highway somewhere. (unless the bird you're with warrants it)
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    Post by eThix »

    Well my fto would drive fine for a few mins 10mins? and then it would go into limp mode (3rd gear)
    And it was gear box... $1200 fix.
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    so what was the problem with your g/box? im guessing more than just a sensor?
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    Post by col2560 »

    seems it was only going into limp mode when cold. did a ATF and filter change today and its cured the problem i think.
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    col2560 wrote:seems it was only going into limp mode when cold. did a ATF and filter change today and its cured the problem i think.
    make sure the fuild level is spot on.
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    Post by col2560 »

    fluid level is good, but it is still "limp moding" when cold. after a few km's i just stop and re-start the engine and its fine. so its still a mystery. im going to change the input and output sensors next.
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