59 Plate 530D - broken again!

59 Plate 530D - broken again!

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Rob R

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142 months

Wednesday 2nd September 2015
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This year's fails have already included a blown turbo and broken wiring loom affecting central locking and the rear window hatch (both fails needed replacing), now the car has no drive. The engine management system seems to struggle to find a gear (it's automatic) and there is lag when accelerating. Other times it won't go forwards and it won't go backwards and shuts its engine off when stationary. No warning lights on dash and the recovery company diagnostics kit draw a blank showing no faults - any ideas please? It has oil and this is not the issue.

The vehicle is 6 years old and has done 79k miles. I am assuming the issue is gear box-related this time but will welcome any thoughts as to alternatives please.

Less than impressed with it reliability and build-quality wise.