Hi guys,
Since the cold spell in December I have a problem with my comfortmatic, when starting from cold i get the “gear unavailable“ flash up and the gearbox sign flashes. I have tried the re-set methods thats mentioned in the manual and hold the key over when starting for 8 secs, with some success. Once the light goes out she will engage gear sometimes with a bit of a thump but then drives normally. If i go out for a bit of a run 25-30 miles and get all the system up to speed i can stop (fuel up for instance) and she will start and run as sweet as ever. If i do this in the morning then try again in the afternoon again no problem. If i leave it for a day or two then I’m back to square one. Will fitting a new battery help with this as it does feel that when the battery has sat for a while it causes this problem. I have had her for 3 years so the battery is at least this old. I am not as technical as some on here so trying simple cheaper options first. Your advice would be greatly appreciate.
Since the cold spell in December I have a problem with my comfortmatic, when starting from cold i get the “gear unavailable“ flash up and the gearbox sign flashes. I have tried the re-set methods thats mentioned in the manual and hold the key over when starting for 8 secs, with some success. Once the light goes out she will engage gear sometimes with a bit of a thump but then drives normally. If i go out for a bit of a run 25-30 miles and get all the system up to speed i can stop (fuel up for instance) and she will start and run as sweet as ever. If i do this in the morning then try again in the afternoon again no problem. If i leave it for a day or two then I’m back to square one. Will fitting a new battery help with this as it does feel that when the battery has sat for a while it causes this problem. I have had her for 3 years so the battery is at least this old. I am not as technical as some on here so trying simple cheaper options first. Your advice would be greatly appreciate.