Vauxhall Astra Gearbox Problems

Problems mentioning the Gearbox on the Vauxhall Astra
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2004 twinport
Posted: Aug 22, 2013
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Gears not engaging/cant wont move
2005 1.8 auto
Posted: Dec 3, 2012
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Complete electrical failure
2005
Posted: Jul 29, 2015
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Intermittent clutch loss
2010 Astra J Sports Tourer
Posted: Apr 17, 2016
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Car cutting out and knocking nose when pulling away.
2009 1.8VVT X18XER (140bhp)
Posted: Jun 21, 2016
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Trouble changing to 1st and 2nd gear
2013 1.4T SRI
Posted: Sep 3, 2020
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Power and speedo loss
2003 1.6 petrol auto. Estate
Posted: Oct 11, 2020
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Gears dont engage
2014 1.6
Posted: Jun 27, 2021
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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.