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[nollyd]

hi all.i know autos dont get much of a say on here but i need some advice.just put engine back in started fine.took it for a spin but on standing still in gear the car seems like it pulling forward,i know this is supposed to happen but it really tries to pull too much.this is my first auto and want to know if this is normal or wether something needs adjusting.cheers,

[SamMayfair1996]

I have an auto. Mine pulls forward in gear, can even drive at a slow speed, Its meant to as far as im aware unless you have your foot on the brake clearly :)

[nollyd]

i would expect a little but the whole of the inside of the car judders.il let you know if i find a solution but dont you think autos get left behind on here.maybe we should start the mini-auto forum.haha.

[nollyd]

actually ill post a topic "whats the problem with autos" topic.see what happens.

[Ethel]

Nothing's wrong with autos. It's just to many of us, they work by witchcraft, so we can't contribute much to techie questions about them. Surely it's better if they are over keen to get going rather than the other way round, is the idle speed set correctly?

[nollyd]

yeah,agree with you there.raring to go.having to hold her back up to yet.i will check the idle speed tho.cheers.

[Skortchio]

I've got an auto and the idle speed is sub 1k, probably around 850 (last time I was at MLM it was anyway).
The car will still creep forwards but doesn't want to drive itself at least

[nollyd]

ok,thanx very much for that,il give it a go.

[SA MINI]

Autos are great. I have one too :).
Mine does what your describing. It has a fine idle ( it's too harsh when selecting a gear if it's high)
When you select gear the revs rise very slightly allowing the car to pull away slowly with no revs with out struggling like an auto should

[nollyd]

oh rite,what is your idle speed set at.its ok im talking to you on 2 topics.

[SamMayfair1996]

There is an auto forum but its rubbish compared to this one! Dont know why people shy away from them as I love mine.

[huskys]

hi i am a new mini owner mine is auto to and it also wants to pull away when stopped and judders like hell.at the moment i have a mistery oil leak not too bad yet.

[SA MINI]

You need to keep an eye on that oil leak
These gearboxes use the engine oil as hydraulic oil too. So if it's lacking oil. The box will start playing up.

Like I said its not a bad thing your mini is still trying to go slightly When it's sat in gear with the brake on. However if it is pulling harder than your brakes can hold then the governer & idle needs
adjusting. The gear box juddering & slight clonking is not un common but if you start experiencing heavy clonks , squeals or slipping. Then obviously you have a problem.