Citroën DS4 gearbox repair: expert advice

Do you own a DS4 and its gearbox is acting up? EDEN BOITES will help you to identify the problem and the right solution.

What are the possible causes of gearbox failure?

Certain behaviors or bad habits can lead to gearbox failure. A few simple gestures can help keep it in good health:

• Adopt a flexible driving style paying close attention to your surroundings to anticipate the movements of pedestrians and other motorists: this avoids sudden acceleration or braking which could damage the transmission;
• Avoid resting your hand hand on the gearshift or foot on the clutch pedal, as this may exert unnecessary pressure on the shift forks and clutch release bearing, resulting in premature wear of these parts;
• Take your time for gear changes to preserve synchronizers and gears;
• Decompose your movements The clutch pedal must be fully depressed before selecting a gear on the gearshift lever;
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting from forward to reverse and vice versa.

How to identify the problem with the Citroën DS4 gearbox?

Know the vehicle's transmission system

When it goes on sale in 2010, the DS4 is produced with two types of engine petrol or diesel. The first generation offers a total of ten engines with different performance characteristics. The manual gearbox gearbox for the 1.6 VTi 120the 1.6 HDi 92 and the 1.6 BlueHDi 100. Other models feature six speeds. The automatic gearboxis equipped with a single six-speed system. PSA's EAT6 engine delivers up to 180 hp with the 2.0 BlueHDi 180 S&S engine. This type of gearbox, based on a hydraulic converter, provides real driving comfort by eliminating jerks during gear changes, and helps reduce CO2 emissions by avoiding over-consumption.

The second-generation DS4 is equipped with an eight-speed eight-speed automatic gearboxEAT8 or e-EAT8 on the 1.5 BlueHDi, 1.2 PureTech or 1.6 PureTech.

Identifying signs of failure 

A gearbox failure can manifest itself as :

• Difficulty shifting gears;
• Unusual noises when shifting gears or driving;
• Vibrations at the neutral point;
• A smell of burning;
• An untimely walkout;
• Reduced vehicle performance;
• A warning light on the dashboard.

How to repair the DS4 gearbox?

See you at the garage!

If you notice one or more abnormal signs, contact an automotive automotive expert with a detailed description of your observations. This will help him to target the problem more quickly in his analysis. Depending on the diagnosis, the repair may be more or less straightforward: it could involve a simple transmission oil change or a simple replacement of defective parts such as bearings or clutch. When the Citroën DS4 gearbox gearbox is too badly damaged complete replacement is sometimes the only solution, and this can be a very costly operation.

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