Help appreciated

[Victor68]

Hi, Chevy owners, I have been driving this chev optra for 6.5 yrs. It is a very good ride I must say, other than consumption.

 

Last 2 days, the OH or Over Drive light keeps blinking. It comes and goes but generally nothing much happen. This morning, I was driving down AYE, suddenly the rev went up but the car is not 'engaged' that is the gear did not drive the car. I stopped at the side road and stopped the engine. When I re-starts, I can drive but within seconds, the same happen.

 

I drove to the side road and call AA to tow it to a workshop. Being a holiday, my mechanic is not working. I explained to him over the phone but I am not sure he knows what is happening and would the same happen tomorrow.

 

I suspect it might be some electronic part that is causing this problem. Anyone has such experiences?

 

Thank you

[KaKiLang]

Hi, Chevy owners, I have been driving this chev optra for 6.5 yrs. It is a very good ride I must say, other than consumption.

 

Last 2 days, the OH or Over Drive light keeps blinking. It comes and goes but generally nothing much happen. This morning, I was driving down AYE, suddenly the rev went up but the car is not 'engaged' that is the gear did not drive the car. I stopped at the side road and stopped the engine. When I re-starts, I can drive but within seconds, the same happen.

 

I drove to the side road and call AA to tow it to a workshop. Being a holiday, my mechanic is not working. I explained to him over the phone but I am not sure he knows what is happening and would the same happen tomorrow.

 

I suspect it might be some electronic part that is causing this problem. Anyone has such experiences?

 

Thank you

 

GB uplorry liao.

 

[Jefkking]

Ya, Gerabox spoilt already.

 

Ready to fork-out betwwen S$ 4K to S$ 6K for new gearbox (as "Chevvy" parts were costly than Japanese car - Japanese made gearbox around S$ 0.8 to S$ 1.2K for re-con) and try to get an re-con for around S$ 2K if you having tight budget.

Edited January 2, 2012 by Jefkking

[Shull]

The solenoid that help you engage from P, R, N,D up lorry liao..

 

I am not sure whether you can replace the solenoid only or must replace the whole GB(as most workshop do)

Edited January 2, 2012 by Shull

[Victor68]

wow, that is a big ang pow! But how come when I switch off engine then start again, I can still drive? I try that after the tow truck left me near the workshop. I reverse and then drive to the door step.

 

Hmmm, you guys think it is worth to repair or dump it?

[Victor68]

Hi, saw this article while searching the web sites. thought it might be helpful but I have no clue if that was my problem. The symptom is very similar to mine and even my mechanic was asking what is the problem with my car when he test drive this afternoon. Everything seems normal.

 

I will try to find out more tomorrow as I don't want to be driving around without first solving it. I don't know when my car is going to stop!

 

http://www.mychevyclub.com/forums/index.ph...ge;topic=4285.0

 

Regards

[Victor68]

I made calls to alpine and star automobile. Both 'experts' feel it is going to be costly. With 3.5 yrs, it is not worth keeping it.

 

I wonder if this is one of the few or common. I just wish to share that it is very dangerous. Imagine I am driving at 150 Km in NS highway, and that is exactly what i was doing just a couple of days earlier! I drove to Penang and back. No sign of any trouble till the last few days.

 

Guys do be careful. I had decided to scrap the car.

[Mustank]

haaaizzzzz.......i also kena. my axle broke...... $3000 coe so high! i paid

[Verieying]

Hi Chev owners.. me newbie at driving and driving a secondhand Optra1.6A. And need some

Advices..

 

Sorry can't start topic so ride on this older thread...

 

I just found out how to check engine oil and wiper water level from kiosk uncle..

But read that must chk battery fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid and coolant as

Well!!!

Can anyone kindly share how to chk and which is which under e bonmet of Optra1.6?

 

Which are those that must be checked when car is cold I.e

Not aftet driving?

 

Can mix different brands of e same function flluid or not?

 

How often?

 

Thanks a lot in advance! !!

[Hamburger]

petrol kiosk uncle is the last person on earth you would want to learn from...

[Pisces69]

I made calls to alpine and star automobile. Both 'experts' feel it is going to be costly. With 3.5 yrs, it is not worth keeping it.

 

I wonder if this is one of the few or common. I just wish to share that it is very dangerous. Imagine I am driving at 150 Km in NS highway, and that is exactly what i was doing just a couple of days earlier! I drove to Penang and back. No sign of any trouble till the last few days.

 

Guys do be careful. I had decided to scrap the car.

 

 

Im also driving an optra auto. Never had this prob b4.

 

Maybe u can try other good autobox specialist. Agent usually very expensive.

 

Places like Khangs or similar might b able to help.

[Darthx123]

Hi Chev owners.. me newbie at driving and driving a secondhand Optra1.6A. And need some

Advices..

 

Sorry can't start topic so ride on this older thread...

 

I just found out how to check engine oil and wiper water level from kiosk uncle..

But read that must chk battery fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid and coolant as

Well!!!

Can anyone kindly share how to chk and which is which under e bonmet of Optra1.6?

 

Which are those that must be checked when car is cold I.e

Not aftet driving?

 

Can mix different brands of e same function flluid or not?

 

How often?

 

Thanks a lot in advance! !!

 

battery water - if u using maint. free battery(those without water compartment caps) then dont really nid to check the water u can see the big sticker on top of ur battery it has information

 

actually hor if u wan u can search for it....google and you shall receive! =)

 

[Pisces69]

Hi Chev owners.. me newbie at driving and driving a secondhand Optra1.6A. And need some

Advices..

 

Sorry can't start topic so ride on this older thread...

 

I just found out how to check engine oil and wiper water level from kiosk uncle..

But read that must chk battery fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid and coolant as

Well!!!

Can anyone kindly share how to chk and which is which under e bonmet of Optra1.6?

 

Which are those that must be checked when car is cold I.e

Not aftet driving?

 

Can mix different brands of e same function flluid or not?

 

How often?

 

Thanks a lot in advance! !!

 

 

Since u no experience.... better u send yr car to a good reliable workshop n ask him to check fr u till u can learn more about these things.

 

U add wrong fluid or fill wrong amt u can screw yr car n end up paying a lot to repair.

 

 

[Verieying]

Thanks Pisces69!

 

Guess I have to do that as couldn't find detailed info online esp for

Optra hence asking. ..

 

Thanks! ;)