Auto Box Questions

[Aweb]

I've got a 5SPD Altezza RS200 but i believe my questions are more autobox general related :)

1) in colder weather is it expected behaviour for the autobox to be sluggish in the mornings? clunky changes perhaps and/or staying in gears a bit longer.

I always find this happens but during my commute to work its all nice and warmed up and changes are as expected

2) Does anyone know where the autobox oil filter (Altezza RS200, 5SPD) is located?

I'm thinking i've answered my own question (1) but just want confirmation

[Aweb]

oh crap i mean to put this in the IS200 Transmission forum! :(

can someone move this if it needs to be?

[Noel]

Ya when it's cold it restricts the performance until it's up to normal operating temperature.. that's why you can't select lower than 3rd on the tiptronic mode ;)

You have to drop the pan to get access to the mesh filter ...

What colour is the fluid itself? is there any hint of pink left or is it gone all black?

A good service and reset should hopefully sort it for ya .... :)

[Aweb]

well this is the thing!

I had a service done the other month and have the oil replaced in the box but the garage didnt know where the filter was and how to get to it :S

I think i might be having Battery problems (as in it might be ******) so i'll probably have to take it out to replace it so that should reset the gearbox and various other ECU related stuff :)