Automatic Gearbox

What is a Automatic Gearbox?

An automatic gearbox (transmission) is a gearbox designed to select the appropriate gear ratio automatically with no driver input. There are many types of automatic gearbox with different characteristics but they all have the same objective, to manage the gear ratios for the driver.

What problems can be caused by a faulty Automatic Gearbox?

Automatic gear change very slow

Auto kickdown not working on acceleration

Automatic Gearbox sticking

Gearbox makes grinding sound

How much does it cost to replace the Automatic Gearbox?

The cost of a replacement automatic gearbox is dependent on the car make and model, the prices vary widely but you can expect the cheapest brand new gearbox to cost over £1000.

It's unusual that you'd need to replace the entire gearbox as more often than not the gearbox can be repaired, so you're more likely to have it rebuilt with replaced parts than to replace it entirely. The labour cost can be high when having a rebuild but it will still be cheaper than a replacement automatic gearbox.

A cheaper alternative to a brand new OEM replacement gearbox is a refurbished unit, these can be picked up from around £400 (for something like a Ford Focus). This is definitely the way to go if you're dealing with an older car that has no warranty. You'll often get a decent warranty from the supplier too so a bit of extra peace of mind.

81 problems that mention the Automatic Gearbox

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Engine started then shut down.

Started the engine on my DS3 (2013) engine ran for approx 3 mins then everything shut down with no warning. Engine will not restart everything on the dash is totally blank. Wipers & lights stay on but...

2013 Citroen DS3 1.6 soft top
Posted: Nov 21, 2021

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Engine fault light on then it's downhill from there..!!

Car won't pull away in drive accelerators to the floor but there's nothing no movement or sound, sometimes I move the steering wheel and it goes or I have to put it into neutral then back to drive som...

2015 Citroen C4 1.6
Posted: Nov 16, 2021

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I connected battery round the wrong way

I jump started the car with the jump leads round the wrong way . the engine turns over but no dashboard and wont start

2003 Citroen C5 C5
Posted: Oct 14, 2021

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Central locking not working

Have replaced the key card battery but had to use the emergency key. Since then the central locking is not working or the main locking button inside.

2014 Renault Clio RENAULT CLIO D-QUE S M-NAV NRG TC
Posted: Oct 11, 2021

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MY SEAT ARONA AUTOMATIC IS STUCK IN PARK ? THE CAR IS BRAND NEW

i HARD WIRED A DASH CAM, SINCE THEN IT WONT MOVE FROM PARK

2019 Seat Arona RED FR
Posted: Sep 20, 2021

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No drive (automatic)

engine starts, warning message gearbox repair. stays in N and wont select any gears. any help would be great, its a c4 grand picasso

2010 Citroen C4 1.6 diesel
Posted: Sep 11, 2021

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Unable to change gear

after a run of 20 miles plus I am enable to select any gear. If I turn off and remove key, then replace key and re start the problem clears, until it repeats the same problem.

2013 Ford KA studio plus
Posted: Sep 6, 2021

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2016 skoda superb 3 head unit for radio sat nav etc gone

Skoda symbol and welcome to skoda appears and then goes blank

2016 Skoda Superb 2.0 tdi
Posted: Aug 30, 2021

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Reversing Light Colour Wires

my reverse lights do nt work i ve checked the switch on the gaer box and the lamps are ok but where is the fuse for them?

2008 Peugeot 308 1.6 hdi
Posted: Aug 30, 2021

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Went to unlock the car with keyfob and only drivers door and tailgate will open.

None of the other doors will open from the inside either. It sounds as though they are trying to unlock but nothing happens. Have tried both keyfobs no difference.

2007 Peugeot 307 SW
Posted: Aug 22, 2021

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