Citroen C8 2003, Auto Gearbox Cant Engage Manual

[stereotypical]

hi All, I just booked a citroen c8 year 2003 model, everything works except when i try to select the manual transmission with the plus minus sign, nothing happens, the car is still stuck in auto function, push up and down also nothing works, the gear changes like normal in auto mode, and is very smooth. The dealer will get it checked next week before i confirm my purchase, but i would like to know if anyone here has any experience with this, is this a big issue or an easy fix? before i negotiate with the dealer if he can't fix it. The gearbox seems fine, test drove it in auto and everything changes smoothly, and there's not errors on the dashboard as well. Dealer thinks its some pin or linkage below the dash, but he will confirm back with me. just worried i dont want to end up booking one with a serious problem with the gearbox. Im new to this forum, new to citroen so hope u guys can help out. thx

[stereotypical]

mines the 2.0 liter petrol.

[mhedwig]

I had this problem with my c5 it turned out to be a fault with the gear lever unit 

[stereotypical]

I had this problem with my c5 it turned out to be a fault with the gear lever unit 

did u have to replace the whole unit? or its just a small part inside the unit?

[mhedwig]

Had to replace the whole unit i couldn't get any parts separately 

[stereotypical]

ah ok, they managed to fix it, it was the gear selection switch that wasn't working. all good now. :)

 

thx for the help guys!