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1414 Newbie
Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 2 Location: Suffolk
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Posted: Sat May 03, 2003 16:33 Post subject: A/T Mode Switch???? |
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Hi every one.... Another new Paj. owner here with probably a stupid question? but here goes....
What is the A/T Mode Switch for on my N reg 2.8 lwb exceed? It is down near the hand brake. Flick it one way and on the dash it lights up PWR? and flick it the other way and it lights up HOLD?.... Please could any body tell me whats it for and how to use it properly?
Waiting for some good replies....please |
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timtriple ***
Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Posts: 230 Location: POOLE DORSET
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Taylor Guest
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2003 22:51 Post subject: A/T Mode |
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Hi, just changed my bmw for my first paj (94 2.8 swb), and iam not looking back. i just carnt stop driving it (costing my a bomb).
Could some please advise me of what the A/T Mode button located next to the auto shift does? as i can not tell any different, or am i doing something wrong?
Also after reading the other remarks on speakers, is mine the only paj not to have speakers in the rear?
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Vanner Guest
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2003 23:22 Post subject: |
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Do you mean the Overdrive button on the side of the shifter ? |
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Steve H ****
Joined: 09 Oct 2002 Posts: 350 Location: Mellor, Stockport, Cheshire.
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Taylor Guest
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Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2003 11:05 Post subject: |
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Looked at the FAQ, explains it well but i can not tell any difference when driving (should i be able too?).
No its not the overdrive button, this button is located next to the hand brake.
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Metnav1 ***
Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 225 Location: Suffolk
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Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2003 11:31 Post subject: |
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Taylor,
sounds like you have a problem, there is a noticable difference in the gearchange characteristics with this switch.
Take it back for repair. |
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bigmick *
Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Posts: 22 Location: Weymouth
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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 13:51 Post subject: A/T Mode Switch |
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Hi All.
Another newbie question. Mention is made in these pages of the A/T Mode Switch. I have searched diligently without being able to locate one on my Paj. Is it a toy that is not fitted to all models, and can I live without it, or am I looking in the wrong place.
Thanks.
Mick. |
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Matt B *
Joined: 20 Aug 2003 Posts: 43 Location: Berkshire
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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 13:55 Post subject: |
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Mine is on centre console near to the ashtray.
Matt B |
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Annie *
Joined: 24 Jul 2003 Posts: 37 Location: Lower Normandy
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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 14:08 Post subject: |
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Mine is too, but I don't think they all have them - since some people have been impressed with mine - "Oh er, you've got the 'sports model then"
I wouldn't worry too much if you haven't got it, don't know about other people, but I don't find it makes much difference & if you're wanting to rush around then by the time you flipped the overdrive off & found the switch - you've missed your chance - might be better for the hold side of it for towing, but I've not done much of that yet. |
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nffc10 Newbie
Joined: 29 Apr 2003 Posts: 6 Location: nottingham
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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 15:16 Post subject: at/mode switch |
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what
does the A/Tmode switch do, its the one behind the gear stick
THANKS EVERYONE |
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marcsparks Moderator
Age: 46 Zodiac: Joined: 10 Oct 2002 Posts: 2681 Location: brighton
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Lain **
Joined: 01 Jun 2003 Posts: 93 Location: Liverpool
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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 23:37 Post subject: |
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Y'know, I've read that half a dozen times......and I'm still none the wiser!
Any chance of a couple of f'instances from anyone? |
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marcsparks Moderator
Age: 46 Zodiac: Joined: 10 Oct 2002 Posts: 2681 Location: brighton
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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 8:20 Post subject: |
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i would mate but i havent got it on mine its been covered a few times b4 tho so a quick search may help atb marc |
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bill Guest
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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 9:17 Post subject: |
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when in POWER; the gearbox does NOT change up so quickly. Allowing you to overtake then when you release the throttle it will then change.
when in auto. The gearbox does its own thing at the right times. Normal driving.
when in HOLD; the gearbox HOLDS the gear that you are in. i.e. when towing, going downhill, off roading it will hold that gear while desending a gradient.
Try this, select AUTO, driving along, pretend to be overtaking, kickdown then the gearbox changes when speeds are reached.
put it in POWER and do the same....the gears hold longer before changing.
Put in HOLD, you should notice that the gears DONT change
hope that all this helps.
bill
(buy a manual, much better) |
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