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.

98 problems that mention the Automatic Gearbox

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Indicators not working but 4 way flashers OK. At same time dipped beam on both sides not working but main beam OK. both problems connected? Is there a fix

Car has been left unused for 16 months. After fitting new battery car started first time. On checking lights it was found that although the four way flashers work the indicators do not. Also, when ...

2008 Citroen C4 1.6
Posted: Apr 28, 2022

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Gearbox fault on dash

Everytime i start the car there's a message on dash stating gearbox fault . Gears engage automatically just fine. What could the message be about?

2007 Peugeot 807 2.0 petrol
Posted: Apr 28, 2022

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Turning over but won't start

Code throws up immobiliser fault. Had new fuel pump, fuel filter, cam sensor, throttle body, plugs and coils. Car cranks but no spark. Ran perfectly then after turning off won't start

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.6fsi manual
Posted: Apr 20, 2022

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Radio not working

My radio turns on but on the display i cant select the option for audio

2006 Peugeot 407 2.0 hdi
Posted: Apr 7, 2022

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CIGARETE LIGHTER NOT WORKING

NO AUX POWER BUT EVERYTHING ELSE WORKS WHAT FUSE AND WHERE IS IT

2009 Citroen C3 TDI
Posted: Mar 16, 2022

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Neither headlights working

Both headlights mean and dip beam I’ve stopped working

2016 Peugeot 308 18tdi
Posted: Feb 16, 2022

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Cannot manouver slowly while parking. Revs cycling and brakes vicious. C4 VTR

I had an older C4 semi automatic and loved the semi automatic gearbox. This one has no handbrake. It's idling revs cycle up and down by 300 rpm when I try to crawl into a parking space. The brakes can...

2014 Citroen C4 1.6 VTR+ EGS
Posted: Feb 6, 2022

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Dipped headlights will not turn off

Head lights stay on after stop driving and car locked , any help please ? Thank you

2005 Renault Modus 1.2
Posted: Jan 23, 2022

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Reverse gear engages but it's very sluggish and drags

When the car is engaged on reverse gear it drags and very sluggish

2010 Toyota Avensis 2.0
Posted: Jan 21, 2022

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Gearbox auto problems

Hi I'm having a problem with my Nissan micra k12 automatic gearbox 03 plate. Every now and then the gears fail to change from 1 to 2. Nothing works unless you park switch off the car and turn back o...

2003 Nissan Micra S K12
Posted: Jan 18, 2022

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