2025 LDV T60 Pricing and Specs

This can happen and it makes a diagnosis very difficult. What you really need to do is find an expert on this make and model. The chances are they’ve seen this very problem on more than one occasion and will be able to quickly pinpoint the cause and a fix.

Some cars can have a misfire (which could conceivably prompt a shift to limp mode) but because the problem is not something that the computer controls, no fault code will be logged. A good example are the spark plugs in some late-model Holden V8s.

In this case, a spark plug that fails can cause all sorts of running problems, but because the spark plugs are not monitored by the ECU, no fault code shows up. That’s when an experienced mechanic will make the connection and replace the spark plugs. That’s the sort of workshop you need to find.

This make and model has a reputation for leaking transmission fluid either through breather outlets or plugs that should seal but don't. And one of the first signs that a transmission has lost fluid is a refusal to select a gear. Everything an automatic transmission does is through hydraulic pressure. Lose enough fluid over time, and there's insufficient pressure to make the vehicle move.

The good news is your vehicle should still be under factory warranty, so take it to an LDV dealership to be assessed. But don’t try to top up the fluid and drive it there, as this could cause more damage if the problem is something more complex.

Your LDV has a seven-year/200,000km warranty so, in theory, any failure of the transmission within this period would potentially be covered by the warranty. The exception would be if the vehicle has not been serviced correctly. If you or a previous owner has skipped servicing and maintenance, you may find the warranty is void. The other exception would be if the vehicle has been abused or used to tow heavier loads than it’s designed for.