Automatic car gearbox Opel Vectra A (petrol)

Automatic Transmission Specifications
General characteristics Type (all models) — Torque converter with electrically controlled mechanical locking system; two assemblies of epicyclic gears giving...

General description of automatic transmission
Note: If it becomes necessary to tow a vehicle with a working transmission, tow it forward only (transmission in position N), on four wheels, for a distance of...

Transmission fluid — replacement
1. This action will take much less time if you first take a short drive to warm up the engine/transmission to normal operating temperature. 2. Park the car on...

Downshift mechanism — adjustment
1. Remove the heater unit, air filter or air intake duct to expose the throttle body (see sections 4A or 4B , if necessary). 2. Have an assistant press the gas...

Downshift mechanism — removal and installation
Removal Loosen the mat retainer located under the gas pedal and lift the mat. Disconnect the switch wiring (the wire goes to the central part of the dashboard)...

Starter interlock — removal and installation
Removal 1. Apply the handbrake and set the lever to the "N" position. 2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 3. Loosen the fastening nut and remove...

Gear Shift Cable — Adjustment
Adjustment 1. Having an assistant move the gearshift lever, make sure that the control lever on the transmission moves to the appropriate limiter. The "P"...

Gear Shift Cable — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Apply the handbrake and set the lever to the "P" position. 2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 3. Remove the clamp and washer, then...

Driving mode selection lever — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the rear end of the gear shift cable as described in steps 1, 2, 5 and 6 Chapters 7 . Then disconnect the wiring from the sub-mode...

Central control panel — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the drive mode selector lever (see above). 2. Remove the four hex head screws securing the center console to the floor and remove it....

Submode switches — removal and installation
Button for sub-modes "Economical/Sporting" Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Remove the drive mode selector lever (see above). 3....

Electronic Control Unit (ECU) — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. The automatic transmission ECU is located either in the driver's footwell or behind the glove compartment, depending on the model and year. 2....

Driving Mode Selector Panel Illumination Lamp — Replacement
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Unpin the drive mode selection panel (two staples on each side) from the central control panel,...

Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses and Tubes — General Specifications
General description 1. Inspect hoses regularly and replace them if there is any doubt about their condition. 2. Be sure to label tubes and hoses before...

Differential seals — replacement
Removal 1. Drain the transmission fluid (see above). 2. Proceed as described in Section 7A , using transmission fluid to lubricate the new seals Installation...

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Unscrew the bolts of the sensor cover located on the front of the transmission (see...

Input/Output Shaft Speed Sensors — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. The sensors are mounted on the top edge of the transmission housing. The sensors are similar and can be identified by the location of the wiring...

Transmission — removal and installation
Note: If the transmission is removed for repair, first make sure that it is the transmission that is damaged and not the control system (see...

Troubleshooting Automatic Transmissions
Note: Due to the complexity of the automatic transmission, it is very difficult to properly diagnose and troubleshoot this unit yourself. For problems not...

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