Vauxhall Insignia gearbox/clutch

Car: Vauxhall Insignia
Variant: 2.0 Elite Auto
Model Year: 2019
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.
Posted: Jul 30, 2021 (3 years ago)
Not a diesel engine by chance on that car ?
Posted Jul 30, 2021 (3 years ago)
Yes, 2.0 litre diesel
Posted Jul 30, 2021 (3 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.
Posted Jul 30, 2021 (3 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.
Posted Jul 30, 2021 (3 years ago)

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