Auto gearbox fault on a Renault Modus

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Auto gearbox fault on a Renault Modus

The automatic gearbox occassionally fails to change up a gear resulting in over reving engine. When using the kick down it drops a gear but then stays in that gear longer than normal.

Asked on 1 August 2012 by Joyce Robinson

Answered by Honest John

Sticky servo valves in the transmission valve box. Consult a member of www.fedauto.co.uk

Tags: automatics technical issues

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