Complete gearbox troubleshooting guide for the Peugeot Partner

How can I prevent a Peugeot Partner gearbox from breaking down?

Specific features of the Peugeot Partner

This vehicle features a front-wheel drive transmission, meaning that speed is controlled by the front drive wheels. Most models are equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox, such as the Peugeot Partner 1.6HDI 90 16V Turbo AV , which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.3 seconds.

Whether the engine is petrol or diesel, the brand offers an automatic gearbox with up to eight speeds:EAT 8, for the new E-Partner. This gearbox mitigates the classic disadvantages of automatics, namely high fuel consumption and slow gearshifts. It can be combined with BlueHDi diesel, PureTech petrol or the rechargeable hybrid version.

The right reflexes for gearbox longevity

A few good practices will help you keep your Peugeot Partner's mechanical gearbox:

• Be sure to depress the clutch pedal firmly before shifting gears to protect the synchronizers;
• Keep your hand off the gear shift lever , as even slight pressure can wear down the forks or the gearbox's rotating neck;
• Put the lever in neutral when your vehicle is stopped at a red light or in heavy traffic;
• Keep your foot off the clutch pedal while driving to avoid premature wear of the clutch disc.

In the case of an automatic gearbox, it is essential to change the gearbox oil, which is different from the engine oil, periodically. This is usually done every sixty thousand kilometers. Also check the gearbox oil level to make sure there are no leaks. If this is the case, consult a mechanic immediately.

If your vehicle is not parked in an enclosed parking lot, be sure to keep the engine warm in winter. The cold can cause excess oil pressure, which in turn can damage your vehicle.

How to repair the Peugeot Partner gearbox?

Identifying a fault

The first easily identifiable signs are unusual noises such as whistling, grinding or creaking when starting up, shifting gears or driving.

The gearshift lever is also a good indicator of any gearbox malfunction: resistance to engaging gears, or the feeling that your car is skipping a gear when shifting directly from one to another, etc.

At the slightest sign of a fault, don't delay in contacting an automotive professional to avoid further damage to your Peugeot Partner gearbox.

Dismantling a box

Before dismantling a gearbox, it must first be removed. This relatively simple operation involves a few steps:

• Remove the gearshift lever after having removed its mat, its bellows and the console fixing screws;
• Loosen and remove the driveshaft fixing bolts to carefully remove the driveshaft;
• Detach the box from the silentblocs ;
• Unscrew the bolt securing the slave cylinder to the clutch housing and remove the slave cylinder;
• Remove the nut securing the speed sensor cable;
• Remove the bolts holding the clutch housing to the engine block to gently disengage your gearbox.

Dismantling the gearbox itself to identify the fault is more complicated, and requires solid technical skills to do so without damaging it. It is therefore preferable to contact a mechanic who can diagnose the problem.

Where to buy a new gearbox?

If you're looking to replace your old Peugeot Partner gearbox, EDEN BOITES offers thousands of items for sale in the form of a standard exchange. 

These reconditioned boxes have been meticulously checked by our experts, and offer the advantage of an economical and ecological solution: you get the quality of new, at the price of used!

To identify the right product for your car, simply check the gearbox code engraved on your old one and match it to the gearbox data sheet.

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