Renault Twingo: gearbox management and repair

The gearbox is a key part of your vehicle, designed to modify the gear ratio between the engine and the wheels: it's what enables the car to accelerate, slow down or reverse. Despite its robustness, the driver can be confronted with different types of gearbox problems: EDEN BOITES helps you to identify and deal with them.

What are the features of the Renault Twingo?

The Twingo model has gone through three different generations: the Twingo I, with more than two and a half million units produced, the Twingo II introduced on our roads in 2007, and the Twingo III marketed from 2014. Its transmission system has had time to perfect itself, offering optimal gear shifting and ever-increasing power. 

While it was available with a single gasoline engine at the start of its life, the second generation is now available with a diesel engine on some models, such as the 1.5 DCI 65 Authentique and the 1.5 DCI 65 Helios. The 1.2 GPL Confort Authentique, for example, is also bi-fuel gasoline LPG-powered.

Twingo is a front-wheel-drive vehicle that can be fitted with either a manual or automatic gearbox. The manual gearbox has five gears on most models, while the automatic gearbox offers up to six on the 1.0 SCE 70 LA PARISIENNE EDC, for example. The latter features a rear-wheel-drive transmission found on third-generation Twingo models: the rear wheels of the vehicle are driven, rather than the front wheels as on front-wheel-drive models.

What are the signs of gearbox failure?

A gearbox malfunction may be indicated by one or more of the following signs: 

• A burning smell indicates an insufficient level of transmission oil, which can no longer play its role of absorbing the heat generated by the movement of the mechanisms;
• Clattering is caused by excessive play between the gearbox's internal components;
• Squeaking or rubbing n oises usually indicate deterioration of the synchronizers or sprockets;
• Whistling may indicate premature bearing wear;
• Resistance at the gearshift or clutch pedal is often due to incorrectly adjusted control cables, worn synchronizers or a problem with the clutch disc or release bearing;
• If the vehicle shifts spontaneously from one gear to another, the sprockets are probably not properly locked.

If you noticesudden changes in engine speed or a drop in vehicle power, don't delay in consulting an automotive expert to avoid damage that may be irreversible. Tell him about your observations and feelings while driving and shifting gears: this information will help him to make an accurate and rapid diagnosis.

How to dismantle the Renault Twingo gearbox?

To remove the gearbox, first make sure you have the right tools and a sound knowledge of mechanics. If in doubt, contact your garage! 

This operation involves several stages:

• Secure and immobilize your vehicle;
• Use a jack to support the gearbox;
• Change the transmission oil so that the reservoir is completely empty;
• Remove the various components associated with the gearbox, such as the gearbox support, the transmission system and the linkage;
• Remove the gearbox from its silentblocks;
• Remove the receiver and clutch housing to dislodge the gearbox.

Disassembling the box itself is a far more complex operation, requiring the intervention of an expert to avoid damaging it.

Where can I buy a new gearbox at a low price?

Gearbox failure does not always mean complete replacement: only your garage mechanic can confirm this. An oil change or the repair of parts such as synchronizer rings or gears is often an effective response, depending on the problem identified.

Buying a new Renault Twingo gearbox can be a costly affair. EDEN BOITES offers you a cost-effective solution by selling quality reconditioned gearboxes at competitive prices. Each item undergoes a cleaning phase, followed by careful disassembly to identify and replace faulty parts. For maximum peace of mind, all our products come with a one-year warranty.

To replace your old Renault Twingo 1.0 Petrol gearbox, find its gearbox code and make sure it matches the item selected in the online catalog. This is very important to avoid unnecessary orders and delays in getting your vehicle back into service. If you have any doubts, a EDEN BOITES advisor can help you, either online or by telephone.

Thanks to ourstandard exchange system, you don't have to worry about the future of your used gearbox, since we commit to collecting it as soon as we receive your order. 

For more information on our delivery costs or different payment methods, ask for a online quote and our best experts will contact you as soon as possible!