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Just trying to reconcile 10tenmen ’s driving experiences when compared with a recent drive of a new 2.2/180 empty 4.25T which nicely slipped into 9th once 60-62mph was reached on a flattish dual carriageway. It’s good for him in reaching 9th at a similar lower speed but doesn’t (yet) make complete sense to me.
But if he's accelerating to 70 it won't change up, if he got to 60ish then lifted foot a bit it would change.
You're perfectly correct. I was looking at Merc drawings - 'cos I have one.ZF's 9-Speed 9HP Transmission Puts Dog Clutches On The Leash
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Interestingly, that article talks about the Aisin 8-speed being smoother to shift because it doesn't have dog clutches... Isn't the new 8 speed an Aisin?ZF's 9-Speed 9HP Transmission Puts Dog Clutches On The Leash
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Yes, it indicates D1-9 on the dash
Sorry, I might have got confused with the other concerning Fiat recent (last couple of years) failures that were to do with engine oil levels insufficiently filled at factory.
Doesn't the Merc also use the ZF 9?You're perfectly correct. I was looking at Merc drawings - 'cos I have one.
try htc at dartford
It was gearbox oil not engine.
I was right in my recollection after all!
Wouldn't put me off after driving oneI was right in my recollection after all!
So I guess my current concerns (with buying a new van with 2.2 180 ZF9HP) still stands!
It's when he drives off Beachy HeadIs that downhill with a following wind and full
It was a great drive (at least as good as my current Ford 170/405 AT6spd 3.85T GMW) for a higher GMW van. Just hoping for similar cab reliability as would rather not be stranded 900 miles away in south of FranceWouldn't put me off after driving one
. Fingers crossed then and hope the warranty is ‘bomb proof’! 
Just waded through that article the only similarity I could find with the box in the Ducato is that 1st & 2nd are quite high and wide spaced apart from it that sounded nothing like box behaves in my van. The changes are seemless.ZF's 9-Speed 9HP Transmission Puts Dog Clutches On The Leash
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I’m afraid they didn’t know any details apart from new software. They also said they were unaware of any issues in respect of the series 8
My van hardly ever went into 9th gear even when cruising at 65-70 with cruise activated.
Ours is often in 9th on the flat.
Hi Lenny, I’m wondering if the people who have had failures had a box like mine. I can honestly say it’s only gone into 9th on fewer than handful of occasions.
If going to 4000kg why didn't you go for the 180?
Friend who's box failed was one of the under filled ones.
Tried registering ours. But it says registration is 1970, which it isnt! It's 2021. But no way to change without a different vin number!
I have put a deposit on a dealer order, if it was my choice I would definitely go for the 180. I did question this on a previous post. I was told 140 ponies was enough
My understanding is the series 9 is not affected nor 140bhp on the series 8.
Reading between the lines the 160 & 180 are affected due to being mainly optioned to heavier vans.It sounds as if they are applying a numbers approach, as in the 160&180 are more susceptible to failures due to being optioned to heavier vehicle.I could however have read the information wrong. There is no clear fault indication at the moment that fiat are willing to explain.
The Series 9 has the 2.2l engine and 180bhp is an option. The article that says the Series 9 will have the 8 speed box is wrong, the 8 speed box is coming on the Series 10.
I’m presuming the series 9 has been supplied with this update.
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