Gearbox/Clutch

2019 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 Elite Auto
Car: Vauxhall Insignia
Year: 2019
Variant: 2.0 Elite Auto
Categories: Gearbox & Clutch
Gearbox or clutch does not seem to be engaging whilst driving under 30mph, there is repetitive noise outside the car when there are problems with the gearbox followed by a really strong burning smell from outside the car. Also when I approach a junction or go down a gradient at 30-40mph and apply the brake it doesn’t drop down the gears and the engine is racing. My Insignia is a 2.0 litre Elite Auto and the gear transmission has been the worst Auto gearbox I have had, it is as though the gearbox doesn’t know what gear it should be in. My car is in a Vauxhall dealership at the moment and they are saying they can’t replicate the problem or find any faults on the electronic fault tracer so telling me nothing is wrong.
Problem added: Jul 30, 2021 (2 years ago)
Not a diesel engine by chance on that car ?
Answered Jul 30, 2021 (2 years ago)
Yes, 2.0 litre diesel
Answered Jul 30, 2021 (2 years ago)
The noise is the engine fan at high speed , and the strong burning smell are both caused when the DPF is regenerating which is perfectly normal . It also affects engine when this is occurring ,
You will know whether active regeneration is taking place by the following symptoms:
Engine note change.
Cooling fans running.
A slight increase in fuel consumption.
Increased idle speed.
Deactivation of automatic Stop/Start.
A hot, acrid smell from the exhaust.
Answered Jul 30, 2021 (2 years ago)
The external noise isn’t a fan, it is a short burst of duff, duff, duff duff. that lasts about 10 secs. The DPF was changed under warranty less than 6 months ago and the burning smell is coming from the front wheel/engine area and smells the same as a manual car when someone rides the clutch. When the car drives at 20-30 mph and I take my foot off the accelerator the car can kangaroo like a learner driver who is in the wrong gear.
Answered Jul 30, 2021 (2 years ago)

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