Sensodrive Gearbox Fault

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Hi All

Appreciate any comments. My c3 has worked with minimal problems over last 10 years but it is coming to an age now that I am getting all sorts of problems.

I had gearbox fault flashed twice this month on the display. It usually happened when I slowed down and the gear start to change. When the error message appears I lose all acceleration for about 2-3 seconds until it starts again.

What do you think is the issue?

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Hi Amit
amitr19 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2019 11:16 am gearbox fault flashed
This means there are fault codes stored in the ECU.

You need to have these codes read for the description of the fault.

Use a lexia tool on a laptop to read the codes. Info about lexia here (because it is a bit complicated).

You probably have a clutch/actuator fault but without reading the codes, you won't know :)
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