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Vectra B

Field Remedy: 0838

Subject: Transmission - Hard 1-2 / 2-1 shifting
Models: Engines: Option:
Corsa-B 1993.5...1998,Tigra 1995...1998,Astra-F 1992...1997,Vectra-B 1996...1998,Cavalier 1989...1997 All,All,All,All,All FWD MT,F13,F15,F17
Complaint: Hard 1-2/2-1 shifting under cold conditions.
Cause: Unsuitable oilviscosity, reduced oilsupply of the above Gearwheels on the mainshaft, and/or burrs on the synchronising rings. In no case did the problems result in a damaged transmission, nor is this to be expected.
Production: With MY 98 modified sliding gear will be introduced in production.

Remedy:

In case of complaint the following procedure will apply:

F13 - transmission:

Up to MY 97, synchro-rings and gears have to be replaced.
From MY 98, only the gears are to be replaced.

F15 - transmission:

Replace mainshaft, synchro-rings and 1. - 2. gearwheels.

F17 - transmission:

Up to MY98 only the mainshaft is to be replaced.

For all above transmissions the following oil should be used:
Cat.-/Part-Nr.: 19 40 764 / 90 540 998

The modified parts are not available through P&A.

Since the parts are available in limited numbers only, it
should be ensured that the request for parts is issud in cases
of extreme customer complaint. In order to establish the
correct relationship between mainshaft and transmission, it
is essential to supply the full transmission-type number
(i.e. A32971 F15 W419)
FunctionalGroup: K - Clutch/Transmission
Complaint Group: 08 - Hard to operate
Trouble Code: Non

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