Auto Problems Again

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c5 exclusive mk 2 hatch 2008. 30k miles

 

Auto gearbox started slipping again today, after recent weeks of hesitating at junctions.

Looks like it's the gearbox alternately locking up in first, and now slipping as well.

 

Oil was changed last November at main dealer after severe slipping left me stranded one morning.It drove fine for over 6 months, then came the hesitation, difficult to get going, and now the slipping returns to haunt me.

 

Next step is to get the oil checked and topped up (again).No signs of leakage though. If that doesn't cure it, I have no idea what else to try. Exchange box? Is it feasible to swap to a manual box? Would certainly be more economical. Any ideas welcome.

 

Thanks

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OK finally got this sorted - complete auto box overhaul at a specialist repairer, via Citroen main dealer. Internal components apparently have a carbon coating, and this was stripped, so had to replace a lot of bits

Running fine now, no hesitation or slipping. I think the state of the box was causing problems with the electronics, as the adaptives had to be reset to cure the hesitation after the overhaul.

 

Could be previous owner put the wrong oil in?

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OK finally got this sorted - complete auto box overhaul at a specialist repairer, via Citroen main dealer. Internal components apparently have a carbon coating, and this was stripped, so had to replace a lot of bits

Running fine now, no hesitation or slipping. I think the state of the box was causing problems with the electronics, as the adaptives had to be reset to cure the hesitation after the overhaul.

 

Could be previous owner put the wrong oil in?

 

It is possible. Likewise, it is possible they ran it low on oil for a while. Hopefully you are all sorted now. I change the oil on mine every year, double flushing to get as much of the old out as I can. I know it is an added expense, but I feel it gives me a few benefits. 1. Gear changes remain nice and smooth, enhancing the drive. 2. The level gets checked every year, minimising the risk of running low on oil.