96 xk8 auto box

[deltasierra]

Today there was a long delay(3-5 secs) between selecting drive and drive being taken up. Transmission was hot/warm after a 50 mile drive and behaved normally shifting gear, box has done 80k miles, any ideas.


Dave

[Nik]

Hi Dave ,
Could be a sign that although the gearbox is "sealed for life" it could do with a fluid and filter change , just make sure whoever does it uses the correct fluid ,

Hope this helps ,

Nik

[mike020150]

A delay on the take-up of drive can be caused by a low fluid level. Hence, a quick check under the car for leaks would be advisable to avoid being stranded with an overheated or damaged gearbox. Mike

[deltasierra]

Fluid level OK, looking at the XJ forum the neutral switch is mentioned. Problems have been caused by the switch sticking intermittently which would cause the symptoms I am getting. I have not yet found the time to troubleshoot the logic of this but I am going down that avenue first.

Any other tips welcome

Dave

[bt965]

Hi, Don,t want to be prophet of doom but I had the same fault on my previous XK at about the same mileage. The cause was the input shaft which totally failed in the end
Bob