Vauxhall Vectra Gearbox Problems

Problems mentioning the Gearbox on the Vauxhall Vectra
Gearbox
1997 1.8 man
Posted: Mar 15, 2008
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Brakes/gearbox
2006 1.8 sri
Posted: Apr 27, 2008
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GEARBOX ?
2003 DIESEL HATCHBACK 2.2 DTi Elite 5dr Auto
Posted: Jun 20, 2008
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Droning noise from front nearside
2002 1.8 LS 16v
Posted: May 9, 2010
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Sport mode on auto gearbox not working
1998 2.0 auto
Posted: Aug 21, 2010
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Won't change gears after start-up
1997 1.8 B
Posted: Nov 10, 2010
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Speedo not working
2000 2.0 sri 140 bhp
Posted: Jan 15, 2011
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Gearbox problems
2001 dti
Posted: Apr 12, 2011
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Stiff Gear Changing
2005 1.9CDTI
Posted: Jan 3, 2012
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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.