Octavia Mk 1 2.0 Elegance Petrol X reg 91k last night whilst under load the gearbox appeared to slip and yellow engine warning light lit up.

So is this new clutch time or could it be something less expensive? Here's hoping :(

Edited 25 January, 201412 yr by jud9e

the auto tranny doesn't have a clutch.

Does it slips in one specific gear or many?

First you need to do a scan,and eventualy you can try an oil and filter change,but slim chances to fix it.

the auto tranny doesn't have a clutch.

Does it slips in one specific gear or many?

First you need to do a scan,and eventualy you can try an oil and filter change,but slim chances to fix it.

 

Not 100% sure on this box but almost all automatic boxes have a Torque converter (a fluid coupling) that does the job of a clutch in a manual but within the box itself there's an actual clutch between each gear  (auto boxes are pretty complicated inside). Is it every gear that's slipping or just 1 specific range? Do you have Torque Pro or VCDS so you can get an exact Fault code on the light? There's a couple of things that could cause it and that code might tell a bit more but fluid going bad will effect the torque converter. TBH auto boxes are magical and there's not a lot you can do yourself with them as the stuff needed to work on them is really specialised. BUt if I was to hazard a guess I'd be changing the transmission fluid and filter and also the speed sensor on it to iron out the simpler things

And hate to say it but this stuff does in fact work and is always worth a try to get some more life out the box before a full rebuild- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Automatic-Gearbox-Stop-Slip-Fix-SKO2-for-fabia-octavia-superb-roomster-yeti-/301053580277?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ASkoda%7CCars+Type%3A2.0&hash=item46183113f5

If the box in the 2.0 is similar to the 1.6 in my in laws golf mk4, then changing and more to the point setting the oil level is not a straightforward operation - has to have a tube inserted to get level like a meniscus tube, then its removed and the box is semi sealed for life.

 

As others have said, code scan for the error code first.

Car going in tomorrow to scan the engine management for fault code. Hoping a tranny fluid & filter change will sort. Don't need any more vehicle expense right now!

If the box in the 2.0 is similar to the 1.6 in my in laws golf mk4, then changing and more to the point setting the oil level is not a straightforward operation - has to have a tube inserted to get level like a meniscus tube, then its removed and the box is semi sealed for life.

 

As others have said, code scan for the error code first.

 

 

there is not such thing

 

And by the way....when the manufacturer says "for life" it means 8 years,that is considered a lifetime for a car

But without any form of dipstick it renders diy checking impossible without the add on tube to check the level as used by the dealers or transmission specialist - hence the semi term used - sealed for life is just that, semi sealed implies not a home check thing like a weekly engine oil level check.

Just to update - the car was scanned for its fault codes and the fault code identified when looked up stated "misfire no.4 cylinder" and put the car in limp mode to prevent further stress.

 

The code was cleared and the mechanic then test drove the car for 3.5 miles in an attempt to recreate the fault/symptom.

 

Nothing doing despite kicking the box down etc.

 

He suggests that the areas to look at would be HT leads, plugs and coil pack but its not the gearbox.

I would be inclined to pop the plugs out in case water has got in the plug hole, this boating weather we're having is getting in everything.

Managed to recreate the symptom and engine management light tonight. Under decent throttle and acceleration I could sense a hesitancy/misfire. Later again under acceleration the light flashed for 10 seconds then became a steady light. I'll call it in tomorrow to the mechanic. Let's hope plug/HT/coil pack sorts it.

+1 on Kentphil's suggestion there. I'm having to strip my lasses ECU on her 2 year old Ford Ka mk2 (sorry) because of this damn weather and a crappily positioned ECU