125000487 - C25 THE CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF

Whilst stopping When travelling at speeds below 40 km/h When stationary with a gear engaged (1st, 2nd or R)
It should be remembered that the operating strategies that involve positioning the gearbox in neutral either with the vehicle stationary, the engine running, a gear engaged and the brake pressed do not act on the controls for 10 minutes
Results of the tests
0OIL LEVEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the oil level as described in See Test    See Test 2127B OIL LEVEL CHECKContinue to Step 2Level below the Max referenceTop up the oil levelContinue to Step 1
Level above the Max referenceReduce to the Max levelContinue to Step 2
1CHECK FOR OIL LEAKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that there are no oil leaks as described in See Test    See Test 2127C HYDRAULIC GEAR SELECTION SYSTEMContinue to Step 2Oil leaks detectedReplace/repair the parts concerned, and top up the oil levelContinue to Step 1
2OIL PRESSURE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the oil pressure as described in See Test    See Test 2127D OIL PRESSURE CHECK.
Neutral for low pressure only exists if the vehicle is stationary or moving at low speed (about 10 km/h)
Continue to Step 4Pressure < 40 barContinue to Step 3
3ELECTRIC PUMP OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the correct operation of the pump as described in See Test    See Test 2127E ELECTRIC SPEED SELECTION SYSTEMContinue to Step 4Voltage below 11 VCheck the batteryContinue to Step 3
It is not possible to make gear changes from the leverActivate the ''clutch bleed'' service from the Examiner Plus or Smart to activate the pumpContinue to Step 4
4CONTROL UNIT ERRORS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that there are no control unit errors. In particular:

  • Clutch solenoid current
  • Clutch sensor
  • Odd gear engagement (short circuit to Vbatt)
  • Even gear engagement (short circuit to Vbatt)
Continue to Step 9Presence of one or more of the errors included in the listContinue to Step 5
5CHECKS ON FAULTS DETECTEDAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the faults described in Test 2127IContinue to Step 7Faulty connectionsRepair/replace the wiringContinue to Step 7
The active diagnosis of the solenoid valve is not successful and no faults are detected at the wiring (Clutch solenoid valve current and/or Even or odd gear engagement)Continue to Step 6
6AFTER THE SOLENOID VALVE ACTIVE DIAGNOSISAll OKProblems metOperation
If this step has been reached for the active diagnosis of the clutch solenoid valve, replace it Op. 2127C56and check its operation by carrying out a C.M.If this step has been reached for the active diagnosis of the engagement solenoid valve, replace it Op. 2127C52and check its operationContinue to Step 7.
7POTENTIOMETER REPLACEMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
If there is a clutch sensor error and no faults are detected at the connections/wiring, replace the clutch potentiometer Op. 2127E44and check that the position reading is correct by carrying out a series of C.M.Continue to Step 8.
8AFTER THE CHECKS ON THE FAULTS DETECTEDAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persistsContinue to Step 9
9DOOR SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the state of the driver''s door switch (it should be remembered that the system recognizes the opening of the door if the accelerator pedal is released for 2 seconds, the brake not pressed and the speed is below 4.5 km/h)Continue to Step 10The door switch is not working properlyCheck the state of the connections, the wiring and the switch. Repair/replace the part that is not working
10CHECK THE CORRECT OPERATION OF THE LEVERAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the operation of the lever (remembering that neutral can be engaged with the vehicle moving at speeds below 40 km/h)End of diagnosisThe lever is not working properlyCheck the state of the connections and the wiring. Repair/replace the part that is not working