I HAVE JUST LOST REVERSE GEAR IN MY FORD GALAXY 1.9TDI AUTO 2002 WHEN TOWING MY CARAVAN ANY SUGGESTIONS PLEASE
If it's gone suddenly I would suggest possible brake band has broke.
Is that a new box or can I fix it at home
If it is what Chris has suggested it'll be either a gearbox repair by a specialist or a replacement 'box, it's not something the average person could do at home unfortunately as the gearbox would require removal from the vehicle to be dismantled.
:'( :( :( :( :'( 8-) 8-) I feel sick
Towing puts a lot of extra strain on the transmission, the galaxy is already a heavy car and let's face facts they are not designed for that purpose.
Don't get me wrong I have also towed with an auto but it's always on the back of my mind that something will go wrong.
A manual transmission is the safest bet if your towing.
Okay yes I think Chris is right as it went suddenly when trying to reverse the caravan and the handback on the van was half way up oops so yes I feel its the brake band now after crying all night would it be cheaper to get the part fixed or get a recon box if a recon box where is the best place to supply and what sort of price am I looking at hope your all having a good day
I would hazard a guess that your local transmission repairer will give you a set all in price for going right through your box replacing all the necessary bits with a guarantee, if you tell them to only replace the part that's at fault there may be no guarantee, they may even decline doing the job.
I had mine swapped by these guys about 8 months ago when I had a broken leg and coudnt do it myself
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-GALAXY-VW-SHARAN-1-9-DIESEL-AUTO-AUTOMATIC-GEAR-BOX-GEARBOX-SUPPLY-FIT-/300885839663?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item460e318f2f