Gears not engage then not start

[Warren]

Hi- just bought an 05 hybrid. Drove 800 miles fine then did not seem to engage properly in gears- over-rev and juderring. Now it won’t start. Any suggestions ? Thanks Warren

[Rojie]

  On 2/12/2024 at 9:36 AM, Warren said:

Hi- just bought an 05 hybrid. Drove 800 miles fine then did not seem to engage properly in gears- over-rev and juderring. Now it won’t start. Any suggestions ? Thanks Warren

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Hello Warren,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

Did you buy privately, or from a business ?

[Warren]

Bought from Campervan Co 

[Rojie]

  On 2/12/2024 at 6:14 PM, Warren said:

Bought from Campervan Co 

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In that case I would return it to them and have it fixed under Consumer Law etc.

 

Was there a written warranty ?

 

If you can't get it started you should call them and discuss what action they will take.

 

A conversation with Trading Standards and Citizens Advice before you do may be beneficial. 

[Jeza]

Hi, did you have any caution / warning lights on the instrument panel? I had 6 months on the van, 12 months on the conversion and 5 years warranty on the HV battery on my van from them. No problem fixing the battery after 4 years.

[Warren]

Thanks all- yes  they have offered to repair under the warranty

[Rojie]

  On 2/12/2024 at 11:44 PM, Warren said:

Thanks all- yes  they have offered to repair under the warranty

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Great result. Well Done Campervan Co.

 

Let us all know the result please.

[smurf]

It is probably worth checking the oil level in the gearbox, even if it is just out of curiosity before it gets taken for repair. Low oil level in a CVT gearbox can cause all sorts of running problems. 

[Warren]

Thanks - will check