206 Auto gearbox problem

Discussion in 'Peugeot 206' started by Richard Downing, Nov 15, 2006.

  1. My wife's 206 1.4 LX Auto (1999) has developed the following fault over
    a long period (three years, but now getting very frequent). After a few
    minutes from cold, and only from cold, when climbing a hill, the Winter
    and Sports warning lights flash and gearbox locks into a low gear.
    Stopping the car, and switching the ignition off and then restarting
    always clears the fault and it won't recur until the car has cooled for
    at least 12 hours. Otherwise the gearbox works like a charm.
    unfortunately we live in a deep valley in the mountains...

    Ringing the local dealer results in: "we hardly ever see an auto 206,
    you'd have to leave it with us and it might well be expensive..." crap.
    They didn't even mention reading the ECU. So, for sure, that dealer
    isn't getting to touch it.

    Earlier mailings here suggest that this is probably an under-pressure
    situation, or the pressure sensors need to be changed. The fluid level
    appears to be correct. Is changing the sensors a possible DIY task? Or
    can an independent auto transmission specialist do a better job than a
    dealer? Any advice really appreciated.

    R.
     
    Richard Downing, Nov 15, 2006
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  2. Richard Downing

    Mindwipe Guest

    how do you know the fluid level is ok?
    there was a fault with the oil pressure valve on the al4 box
    but most of the time ,simply overfilling the gearbox by 500 ml cured the
    fault
    i personally suspected the level tube was too short
     
    Mindwipe, Nov 15, 2006
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  3. Richard Downing

    Mindwipe Guest

    but the gearbox also has a service counter which specifies when the oil
    needs changing
    best to go to a good dealer
     
    Mindwipe, Nov 15, 2006
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