alinaflame50
Movano Transfer Case Limp Mode
Summary of the thread
A 2016 Renault Movano diesel van is experiencing issues with the transfer case being stuck in limp mode, causing gearbox slippage and unclean shifts. The problem might be linked to the ABS system, potentially due to faulty signals affecting the powertrain. A similar case was resolved by addressing a malfunctioning ABS sensor, suggesting a diagnostic assessment at a workshop to confirm the issue and avoid further damage. Ultimately, the problem was resolved by resetting a sensor, costing nothing.
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alinaflame50 (community.author)
Thanks for the reply. Could you be a bit more specific? Did you have the exact same symptoms? And how did you figure out it was the ABS? Any specific diagnostic trouble codes I should be looking for?
hanswolf1
Yes, the symptoms were consistent with what you've described, including the gearbox slippage and unclean shifts. While I cannot provide specific diagnostic trouble codes without a proper scan, it is recommended to have a workshop perform a diagnostic assessment to confirm the source of the malfunction. It may save you significant time and potential component damage.
alinaflame50 (community.author)
Right, understood. Thanks for the heads-up! It's a relief to know someone else has dealt with this before. I'll get it booked into the garage then, hopefully it won't cost too much. Turns out it was just a sensor issue, they reset it and all in it cost me absolutely nothing, I was dreading a torque converter replacement!
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hanswolf1
I own a Renault Movano too, and I experienced a similar issue. The symptoms you describe align with a potential problem with the ABS system triggering a consequential fault, leading to the transfer case limp mode. It's possible that a malfunctioning ABS sensor is sending incorrect data, which then affects the gearbox and overall powertrain performance.