Renault Modus Gearbox Problems

Problems mentioning the Gearbox on the Renault Modus
Reverse lights
2006 1,5 dci
Posted: Aug 21, 2011
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Poor gearchange
2007 clio 1.5 dci 106bhp
Posted: Nov 30, 2011
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Oil in water bottle
2004 1.6 auto
Posted: Mar 18, 2012
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Dipped headlights will not turn off
2005 1.2
Posted: Jan 23, 2022
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Wipers not working
2007 12 16v
Posted: Dec 31, 2022
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What problems can be caused by a faulty Gearbox?

Gearbox makes whining sound

When the car is in gear there's a loud whining sound coming from the gearbox. The sound will stop when the clutch is pressed and the gearbox is disengaged. The sound can increase in volume and pitch as the speed increases.

Gearbox temperature warning light showing on dashboard

There is a light similar to the one pictured here showing up on the dashboard. Different manufacturers sometimes have slightly different warning light symbols but it should be similar to the one pictured.

Gear changes are difficult

Changes between gears have become difficult, the gearstick no longer moves freely between gears, it sometimes seems to get stuck or won't go into a gear properly.

Gearbox makes grinding sound

When changing gear the gearbox makes a loud grinding noise. This will be a more common occurrence on cars with manual gearboxes but can also happen with automatics. There can be various reasons for it but it always presents as a loud, unpleasant sound of mechanical scraping/grinding.