Vauxhall Zafira Gearbox Problems

Problems mentioning the Gearbox on the Vauxhall Zafira
Knocking noise when clutch pedal pressed
2006 1.9 cdti 150 bhp
Posted: Aug 11, 2010
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Mixing oil & water in the Automatic Gearbox
2005 2,2 Design Auto
Posted: Nov 14, 2010
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Gearbox slipping
1999 1.8 auto elegance
Posted: Jan 18, 2011
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Tc light and alternator prob
1999 1.8 elegance
Posted: Feb 10, 2011
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Gear selection problems ?
2004 1.8 Manual
Posted: Dec 18, 2011
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Changing a gearbox
2003 1.6 club
Posted: Jan 16, 2012
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Use 1st gear very loud noise coming from gearbox!
2003 1.6 club
Posted: Oct 21, 2012
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Auto gearbox no drive when cold
2004 1.8 se auto
Posted: Feb 3, 2013
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ENGINE fAULT
2006 1.8
Posted: Apr 8, 2013
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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.