Finding a fault

[garybuk]

hi im thinking of taken my car to get a fault reader/diagnostic but will it pick anythink up if like the engine mangament light is not on the dash/dials trying find out wots up with my car but dont want to wast my money on this if its not going pick anythink up!

[Barry123]

If its an engine related fault and you've exhausted your expertise then its a fairly good idea.
but if its because your seats squeak or something then it's pointless

What the issue with the car?

[hesslevtr]

whats wrong with your car

[garybuk]

its my automatic gearbox it will work for a little while then stop the engine will still run but no drive, if i turn off the engine and start it again it will do the same again drive but then lose drive and so on , but i have not got any lights saying anythink is wrong. would be great full for any help :thumbup:

[garybuk]

Does any one know? if it will show up any faults with out any lights on my dash/dials?

[hesslevtr]

id take it into a gearbox specialist or just a local garage

i dont think it will show up on a diagnostic machine