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Old 24-03-2018, 12:47 PM   #1
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Default AU reverse gear can't handle load

Hey guys I'm having a problem with my reverse gear ,,if I park it on a steep driveway it doesn't have enough power at normal revs to back it up ...an if I stomp a bit to hard on the pedal it sounds like it's either breaking traction or the reverse gear is slipping ...any idea what is going on with it,,that the diff would do this only in reverse..
The car is auto..
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Old 24-03-2018, 12:51 PM   #2
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Dont Fairmonts have traction control, i think they do?

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Old 24-03-2018, 01:13 PM   #3
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sounds like the bands are slipping id have the trans serviced and adjusted
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Check the fluid level in the trans before doing anything else.
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Old 24-03-2018, 10:36 PM   #5
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Default Re: AU reverse gear can't handle load

Ok thanks for the info , is the tranny dipstick under the bonnet?
Traction control maybe turned off, there's plenty of slip in the back tyres if u get my drift..
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Old 24-03-2018, 11:40 PM   #6
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If theres some serious kays on the box, maybe do a service & check the filter for clutch plate debris.

Check the fluid level for now & if its good & your sure there was slippage, i would do the above then go from there, good luck!

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Old 25-03-2018, 07:03 AM   #7
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No dipstick.

https://fordforums.com.au/vbportal/v...?articleid=556

It's on a Territory, but same trans, so you get the idea.
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Old 26-03-2018, 09:29 PM   #8
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So to check the level of ATF in the tranny to be sure it has enough ,
how do I check the level an then how do I top it up????
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Old 27-03-2018, 03:41 PM   #9
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The link I already put in tells you how, and has photos.
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Old 27-03-2018, 03:57 PM   #10
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As per the link, but a bit more info.

You can't check it.

The only thing you can do is pump more fluid into the tranny until it starts to come out of the hole you are filling it from.
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Old 27-03-2018, 04:26 PM   #11
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When the filler bolt is undone (after you've jacked the car up level), the fluid should be level with the bottom of the filler bolt thread. Plenty of old threads describing as such, good luck!

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Old 27-03-2018, 05:39 PM   #12
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Default Re: AU reverse gear can't handle load

Use a single hex socket , 9 times out of 10 this bolt is extremely tight and probably already half rounded from the last attempt , its a PITA
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xb falcon 200 log auto ute
xc gs project - had to sell :-(
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