Bentley Turbo R 1996

[trawler55]

Newbie here,have just purchased a Bentley Turbo R with 56000 kms on it.I get a intermittent check gearbox light coming on.It clears sometimes and gearbox works normally,however after a day or so it comes back.Engine runs normally and no other indications.Any suggestions/help greatly appreciated.Brgds

[CONTI T]

i reckon you will find the transmission is failing, eventually you will lose reverse and the transmission will stick in limp home mode.....

[trawler55]

Thks Conti,hope its the module only.Will let you know in due course.cheers

[2woody]

hope its the box and not the controller - it'd be cheaper for you.

the box is used in XJ-S and XJR, plus a host of US stuff. A rebuilt box is likely to be cheaper than buying a controller.

[sdmurray]

Check the oil in the gearbox. The slightest bit too little and the light comes on.

[trawler55]

Dear All,ok some more updates on the chk gearbox lt warning.With the battery terminal problem I found when I resecured the battery terminal the light had gone out,however when driving and getting to around 80KMH bingo the lt reappeared.However this morning for whatever strange reason I floored the go pedal and at around 4500 rpm and 50-60 kmh the check gearbox lt went out and stayed out.However have not driven far since this happened but am coming more to the conclusion that its either a faulty electronics or a sensor......Any ideas pls gratefully received.Cheers

[trawler55]

Ok,went on motorway this afternoon and around 80Kmh damn light is back on.Started her up this evening to return home and lo nd behold light out.Drove below 80 kmh but after a period the gearbox warning lt back on.So any ideas Gents?????????

[Batrover]

My brain hurts. 4500rpm at 50-60kph! That's the red line? Petrol must be really cheap in your part of the world.

[spirit2003]

Hi I have a 1995 RR Silver Spur 89,000, over the last 2 years I've spent approx £14,000 on maintenance.

I have a light that comes and goes very quickly whaich reads 'check gearbox' can you please tell me what this is and how much it will cost.

Thanks

Steve

[matt5791]

spirit2003 said:

Hi I have a 1995 RR Silver Spur 89,000, over the last 2 years I've spent approx £14,000 on maintenance.

I have a light that comes and goes very quickly whaich reads 'check gearbox' can you please tell me what this is and how much it will cost.

Thanks

Steve

Ignore it. I see it on my car sometimes and I don't believe it's significant unless it stays on.

What did you manage to spend £14,000 on? Is there a bare metal re-spray included in that total?