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big ugly · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 7 Location: devon

hi everyone. can any one shed any light on why my Delcia DOES NOT like to change gear until it has warmed up (AUTO BOX ), It stays in low gear even if it reaches 3000 rpm and sounds desperate to change, once warn no problems at all , the oil has been changed in the gear box.
The overdrive button has broken and is currently always jammed in , will this be detromental and could this be whats affecting the gear changes?
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chiefie · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 18:48 Post subject:

it could be that the overdrive will not operate until the engine reaches a cirtain temp, or the kickdown cable is too tight, or something completely different. have you tried altering your driving style, i.e. driving like a grandad or lifting off when you think it should be changing gear??

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Pajeropah · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 19:12 Post subject:

If it's the L400 it will not change into top gears until the gearbox has attained operating temperature and then change normally. In other words there is nothing wrong with it!! Enjoy

big ugly · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 7 Location: devon

many thanks for the advise regarding Gear changing.
How ever, does anyone know if having their overdrive button jammed in is Damaging the gearbox?.
Sorry if this is a stupid question but she is my first auto.
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chiefie · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 22:21 Post subject:

does it put a light on, on the dash saying o/d off, won't do any damage but if its off then fuel consuption may be worse as you won't have o/d working.

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billy bob · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 22:32 Post subject:

hi all, i have run with my o/d switch in (on) for the last 16 months and had no trouble at all, hope this sets your mind at rest
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big ugly · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 7 Location: devon

Thanks guys. my overdrive button is jammed in and I've been running like it for a while . if its not doing any harm is it worth getting the button fixed?
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chiefie · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 22:54 Post subject:

i would,
but thats just me :D

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