Hi guys

For a few days now when i start the car i get the ding then the message trans failsafe mesg,
Now i had this a month ago and limped home in 4th gear etc then turned everything off car was fine next day had the vehicle booked in and checked and turned out my radiator was shot,so had it all replaced etc no issues car ran fine,now its coming on again had it put on diagnostic its not storing any faults on diag so what else can it be?i had the fluids changed on the gearbox,it is a recon box with torque convertor fitted in 2010 car has only done just under 5k since its been fitted,if i turn of the ignition then back on again,the fault clears and the car is ok?
Is it just a gremlin in the electrics or is something major going to fail? The car is sat quite a bit and i start it up after few days to keep the batt charged etc
As any of you guys got any ideas
Regards
Clive

Can you complete your car profile please (makes it easier for the right people with similar cars to comment) .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

Sorry i forgot to add its an 02 plate 4.4v8 vogue
Hope someone can help ive just bern out to try it again the mesg has come up switched the car off ran it round the block no issues
Regards
Clive

Does the TRANS FAILSAFE PROG message appear before you've even selected Drive?

Phil

Hi yes it does actually now i come to think of it
Regards
Clive

Most likely either a low battery voltage issue or possibly a faulty transfer box shift motor potentiometer.

Phil

Thanks guys i appreciate the replies is there a test i can do on the potetiomiter?
And the battery too i leave the car parked up for around 4,5 days before i start it up etc
But i do appreciate your replies guys
Regards
Clive

Start by testing the battery condition and do an amp drain test. The vehicle so go to sleep after 16 minutes or so. In sleep mode you should have a reading of 0.01A to 0.02A anymore than this will discharge the battery quicker. Earlier models had more issues with battery drains as they have several operating systems trying to work together. If you need any help on doing the test I'm sure they will be a thread on here or you can just give me a ring. ( My number is 01132539000 )
Thanks
Brian
Green Oval

Might be worth getting a solar top up charger if you are leaving it 4/5 days. Plug into the accessory socket in boot area. Remember to unplug before starting car!

But if it is not the battery that needs replacing, the dreaded shift motor beckons. £700+ for strimmer motor and some gears  .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

My TD6 does this occasionally when I muff up a start. Dash goes ding and Trans safe mode pops up. Reset start car and all fine.

Adrian VW Amarok 2014 Highline auto

Hi guys thankyou for the replies
I have the car booked back in at the garage that did the work for the issue previously they said diag was a coolant sensor on the gearbox so was the radiator leaking etc,now i am getting the trans safe mode everytime on start up coupled with Hdc now so does that aim more towards a flattening battery?i ran the car yestd turned it on chime turned it off back on again mesg gone and drove perfect for over 60miles came home tried it this morn ping trans safe mode then hdc fault?
Is it electric gremlins and now my dsp keeps disapearing on the screen then no sound from the stereo no moisture in the leads in the rear bone dry oh bring back my range rover sport supercharged not one issue with that range rover so much for a vogue being top of the tree eh?
If anyone could help me before the car goes into the garage id appreciate it
Regards
Clive