Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: North Norfolk
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6 sp gearbox question D4
Is it normal for the 6 speed to seem like it hangs onto 2nd gear and almost sounds like its slipping when applying just a light throttle? It seems to progress well from 1st to 2nd, and from 3rd, 4th and 5th, but does tend to (sound) likes its slipping around in 2nd gear. I had put it down to the torque of the engine and the convertor as previous cars have been DSG and change very quicky.
I just wanted some advice/opinions before I approached LR with a daft query! (I have a warranty so am not worried about bills)
26th Feb 2015 3:13 pm
Matts3
Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: North Norfolk
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Anyone with a D4 6 speed, can they confirm the change from 2nd to 3rd is different/same as mine?
27th Feb 2015 3:40 pm
Captain Slog
Member Since: 02 Feb 2014
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Can't say I have noticed anything like what you describe, I'm afraid.
Only complaint I have is the (very) occasional hesitation in finding the right gear after braking into roundabouts or tight bends - a phenomenon which is well-documented on here and was much improved by a megaflush courtesy of Geoff.
Sounds (from the silence) like your box has a "personal" problem.2010 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand on GY DTs (was on GG ATs)
27th Feb 2015 3:53 pm
MarsKy
Member Since: 23 Dec 2011
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 847
No - my 2011 D4 is smooth, I don't really notice the change.
In fact, I had the 8-speed D4 as a courtesy car for a couple of days and thought my 6-speed was smoother.
27th Feb 2015 4:11 pm
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
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Posts: 6917
Not noticed anything like that on mine - if you have a warranty, I'd take it back in so you get piece of mind
27th Feb 2015 4:17 pm
Bigcol66
Member Since: 28 Jul 2010
Location: Welshpool, Powys
Posts: 775
My D4 is a MY 10 and have not noticed the difference as you say.
27th Feb 2015 8:25 pm
Matts3
Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 162
Cheers folks, I'm going to give the dealers a call in the morning.
It could well just be on a light throttle.
If I press 30% the car just moves through all gears with no issue whatsoever.
I'll get it clarified though.
27th Feb 2015 8:39 pm
gvw
Member Since: 16 Jan 2012
Location: South Yorkshire
Posts: 872
I have noticed on some occasions that mine holds gear longer than I would expect but it's not often or ever really given me cause for concern
27th Feb 2015 8:46 pm
amazing
Member Since: 05 Mar 2011
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Posts: 1542
sometimes does 2-3rd. was told by lr engineer related to gearbox temp..you could check gearbox temp readings.It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
Hesitation at roundabouts or junctions yesD4 2010 HSE Santorini Black
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28th Feb 2015 10:35 am
Matts3
Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: North Norfolk
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All checked out this morning by a very helpful service manager at Hunters in Norwich.
No issues
3rd Mar 2015 1:50 pm
Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 454
Yes, my 2010my does that, mainly if I'm static on the throttle and if there's a bit of an uphill gradient. But I thought it was normal - which it appears it is.
(Always nice to discover you're normal).
17th Mar 2015 1:06 am
Robse
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 498
Well my 8 speed does exactly the same thing. Dealers say there's nothing wrong with it and it's "gear change strategy" but I've yet to drive another one that does the same thing Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
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17th Mar 2015 4:47 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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I am sure there was a TSB for this issue on VIN ranges of 6 speed boxes.
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