13aldy13
Member Since: 12 Feb 2008
Location: Cambridge
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My D3 auto won't change into 6th when it's cold (will do if I switch to manual mode) been told by dealer this is normal until the engine is hot, is this true or bull  Java Black - Alpaca - Auto - HSE - 2006MY
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 15th Nov 2011 10:39 pm |
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sarumlight
Member Since: 07 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
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True 
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| 15th Nov 2011 10:41 pm |
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Kingmav66
Member Since: 20 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
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I'm sure this is right, it waits until the auto box fluid is up to temp. Apparently it does this by holding each gear for longer and not selecting 6th.
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| 15th Nov 2011 10:44 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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No it's true ...the transmission will hold all gears longer and won't go into 6th until it is happy 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 15th Nov 2011 10:46 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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Mine did it this morning on my way home from work, its very noticable when its really cold..
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| 15th Nov 2011 10:59 pm |
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13aldy13
Member Since: 12 Feb 2008
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 95
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Thanks guys Java Black - Alpaca - Auto - HSE - 2006MY
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| 15th Nov 2011 11:36 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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In addition to what's already been said, it'll also stop the torque convertor from locking up to help warm up the ATF as quickly as possible.
Once you've driven a little bit, it'll start locking up the torque convertor, change up at lower revs and also allow 6th gear to be used (when in D). 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| 16th Nov 2011 12:26 am |
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Barry C-All
Member Since: 13 Nov 2008
Location: Essex
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Quite normal. I understand that it holds a lower gear when cold in order to get the catalyst up to working temperature quicker. Also you will find that when cold and in fifth, if you take your foot off the gas the revs will drop to idle, but if you manually engage fifth and sixth, even when cold, it doesn't happen, even when you change back to automatic.
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| 16th Nov 2011 12:55 am |
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