Citroen C5 Gearbox Problems

Problems mentioning the Gearbox on the Citroen C5
Probelm changing down gearbox
2002 2.0 hdi sx
Posted: Apr 29, 2009
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Electronics
2002
Posted: Oct 18, 2010
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Auto Gearbox Problem
2003 Auto 2 l petrol
Posted: Feb 14, 2011
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Gearbox goes into gethome mode shows snow/sport on dash
2008 exclusive auto 2lt estate
Posted: Apr 8, 2011
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AUTO GEARBOX
2001 2.0
Posted: May 27, 2011
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Clutch
2002 2:0Lt 110BHP Diesel estate
Posted: Dec 12, 2011
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Mild lurching in 3rd gear only
2004 2.0 vtr auto
Posted: Feb 6, 2012
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Warning lights on engine in limp mode
2003 2.0 hpi 16 valve petrol estate
Posted: Feb 27, 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.