Durashift Trans Actuator Fault Expensive Repair

[judas]

Ok here is my problem and what I know so far..

While car is in motion, going from 2nd to 3rd gear.. it hangs, for a little bit and then catches on 3rd gear. It feels like it stops and continues to roll on until it catches the next gear up. Seemed to happen at the roundabout everytime.

Then driving down the road it stopped between 2nd and 3rd gear and just rolled on until it made a complete stop. Did not start and when I turned the key, the gear indicator didnt have an N or R or 1, 2, 3.. it was blank.

ok then i read on the hayes book it could be the gearshift actuator or clutch actuator as it send signals back and forth and make the car switch between gears.

I called a Ford dealer and then told me £400 for gearshift actuator and £1200 for clutch actuator.

I can try to fix it on my own as I am keen and was quoted £100 for the actuator, in used condition.

can anyone help me???

[Dan62]

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