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MG MGF Factory Workshop Manual (1995-2000)11 · Automatic gearbox - EM-CVT
11 · Transmission

Automatic gearbox - EM-CVT (Fault diagnosis): Description and operation

Make
MG
Model
MGF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Description and operation › Fault diagnosis
Automatic gearbox - EM-CVTFault diagnosis

FAULT DIAGNOSIS

Before commencing any gearbox fault diagnosis check that:

  • The engine is correctly tuned
  • The gearbox fluid and fluid level is correct
  • The selector cable is correctly adjusted
  • All gearbox and GIU connectors are correctly assembled.

The following tables list possible faults and corrective action required. If the fault remains after the corrective action has been applied, then the gearbox must be replaced.

The tables show tests which can be carried out to determine the fault. The tests are detailed at the end of this section.

Fault: Engine will not start in ’P’ or ’N’

FaultActionTest
Selector cable out of adjustmentAdjust selector cable See Adjustments.
Park/Neutral switch faultCheck switchTest 2
Park/Neutral switch open circuitCheck harness continuity

Fault: Park lock does not hold vehicle

FaultActionTest
Selector cable out of adjustmentAdjust selector cable See Adjustments.
Gearbox internal damageReplace gearbox See Repairs.

Fault: Vehicle moves when ’N’ is selected

FaultActionTest
Selector cable out of adjustmentAdjust selector cable See Adjustments.
Forward or reverse clutch draggingCheck condition of fluidTest 1

Fault: Engine can be started in ’D’ or ’R’ positions

FaultActionTest
Selector cable out of adjustmentAdjust selector cable See Adjustments.
Park/Neutral switch faultCheck switchTest 2

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