Dear All
Do adaptive automatic gearboxes really exist? We are told that they adapt over a period of days or months (depending on where you read) to your style of driving. If your foot mostly just hovers over the throttle then it will learn to change up early. Conversely, if you're a boy-racer, it'll wait till later in the rev band.
This just doesn't make sense to me: surely the computer simply has to see at any moment whether you are driving gently or flooring it to decide what is required. If it did learn you're soft on the pedal and then you suddenly need a burst of acceleration to get you out of trouble, would the software refuse?
Further, wouldn't it be confused if the car is driven by dad, mum and Jimmy?
I haven't been able to find any detailed info about what exactly the box is supposed to do....it seems to be a secret: I have had a problem since new with my auto box which I commented about on this forum some years back. Vauxhall seemed clueless so I contacted Aisin Seiki who suggested I contact Vauxhall. I don't suppose a Haynes Manual would be much help either!
I did find a little information on the internet where the manufacturer described the box as 'adaptive' but it meant that it would adapt to a variety of engine sizes, NOT adapt to the driver.
Ramble over...would love to hear your views.
Best regards
Ray
Vectra 2007 3.0 Diesel V6 CDTi 6 speed auto.
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