Hello all, now please be gentle with the new boy!
I have just got a 1999 Punto SX 60 Selecta and I have a slight problem with the automatic gearbox. Firstly the auto box warning light comes on on the dash and secondly, when first started up and put into (any) gear, nothing happens? When it does start working after a couple of minutes, everything works perfectly.
Now then, this strikes me initially as being an oil level issue, (not enough = low pressure. Too much = cavitation of the oil, leading to pressure fluctuation). Or maybe a blocked oil way or filter.I haven't checked anything so far.
Although any of the above would affect (I would've thought) gearbox performance at all times?
So my question is, are there any other (I'm thinking electrical) well known issues with these gearboxes?
Thanks in advance..

Mmm, I guess no one knows then?

I guess we have a Punto for sale then..

well seeing as you haven't checked the fluid level i'd start there,

May also benifit from a fluid change the fluid is hygoscopic so it's usual properties are effected the older the fluid gets

allanhelen said:

well seeing as you haven't checked the fluid level i'd start there,

May also benifit from a fluid change the fluid is hygoscopic so it's usual properties are effected the older the fluid gets

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Er well I hadn't at the time of posting! But have done since (it was bang on) and indeed drained and replaced it.. Made no difference whatsoever