FL VR-4 autobox and matching ECU - facelift auto gearbox W5A51

[elnevio]

Currently on my car is this facelift autobox. It is a OWC one without external filter but does have the four plugs, i.e. including the separate speed sensor used all the way from first PFL to midway through FL.

This box is a late 1999 model, and comes with the matching ECU.

The day before it went into my car, it was still in the original donor VR-4 and running perfectly.

I have only used Amsoil ATF in it and done about 7,000 miles since it went in. It previously had Amsoil ATF in it, which was probably used for a few years so it has been using Amsoil ATF for a good few years now.

The engine and box both had about 83,000 miles on them when they went into my car, so the box has now done approximately 90,000 miles.


The problem for me is that it just doesn't seem to work correctly in early PFL cars, like mine. I've documented the issues before, but the issues are lack of hill-descent control in D and inconsistent changes. I already have a facelift 7203 engine ECU, so it seems that the only real way of getting it to work in my car would be to also change the AYC/ASC ECU, but this also means changing the loom, it would seem, and I don't want to start splicing into that, especially as it may not actually solve the problem.


So this means that you have the opportunity to purchase a facelift autobox with relatively low mileage, known to be in good working order, that hasn't spent any time sat around out of a vehicle as yet.


All things going to plan, it will be available after 10 May 2013.

Looking for £200, but willing to listen to offers. Delivery may be possible through the CVR4 network, but collected would probably be best. If we sort something out prior to it being removed, it may be collectable from Nick Mann, if he is agreeable, of course!

[elnevio]

And a bump from me!

[elnevio]

This gearbox has been removed from the car now and is in Redditch. The fluid when drained was still nice and red, and there was very little in the way of swarf on the magnetic sump plug.

Still willing to listen to offers, and still may be able to sort out some sort of delivery through the CVR4 network - just ask!

[elnevio]

The gearbox part number is MD975918 and the exact model is W5A51-3-E6B. This was used from May 1999 to April 2000.

The auto ECU part number is MR470718 and is matched to the above gearbox across the same period.

Here is a picture of the actual box:

Gearbox1 (1024 x 617).jpg

And also the ECU:

Gearbox2 (1024 x 617).jpg

The torque converter is included, although not shown in the picture. Also, I've just noticed from the picture that the ATF dipstick has broken at the top but a complete one will be included with this.

[elnevio]

Offers most definitely considered!

[elnevio]

Will probably end up putting this on eBay with no reserve.

[elnevio]

Provisionally sold!

[Babylon6]

Sold?

[Davezj]

yes sold

[elnevio]

Yes, sold!