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Citroen C3 - auto gearbox problem - Uncle Tony
We have a c3, Soon after starting off we experience hesitant gear selection leading to severe jolts.
Display then changes from "D" to bold horizontal bar and the "sport and snow" symbols flash alternately.
Has anyone else faced this problem and could they suggest a cure.
citroen c3 auto gearbox problem - Altea Ego
I would assume the bar/sport/snow display indicates an error is logged. It probably needs to have the error codes read on a diagnostic machine.
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Citroen C3 - auto gearbox problem - C3 Auto

I've had the same problem.

Gone through all the normal senarios. The simple answer is that the transmission needs oil.

Take off the air filter, look down and you will see a square centred nut ontop of the transmission box (8mm square socket can be obtained from any auto diy shop) you also need a long nylon pipe and funnel, as it is very tricky to get to. You have no oil level guide, so add a litre, put things back together, let it settle for the day when you drive it, then add bit by bit till the dash signal goes off.

I only found this out when reading the small print on the Citroen owners handbook, and I mean small print. Where it says about the Snow/Sport symbol on the display panel.

hope that helps

C3 Auto

Citroen C3 - auto gearbox problem - awasawas

What oil did you use please. I have auto.

Citroen C3 - auto gearbox problem - ferkemall

Ok this is a common fault with renault automatics its not as simple as it sounds to check and top the fluid ,to check it it has to be at working temp the gear box has to be in neutral with the engine running undo the level plug if fluid runs out slowly its up to level if not Putin half a Ltd at a time until it starts to run out the level plug ,

Now the complex bit the gearbox has a counter and it needs to be reset according to how much fluid you put in ,this has to be done either by the dealer or a transmission shop that has a the renault bi directional diagnostic unit called clip that can reset the counter .

My view is to change all of the fluid and get the counter zeroed ,if the problem persists I'm afraid its its the EMV valves and that's going to cost ,

I have the training manual on this gear box reading it is a real eye opener !

Edited by ferkemall on 20/03/2016 at 12:54

Citroen C3 - auto gearbox problem - ILIAN ANGELOV

I have yhe same problem flashing show and sport also that when engine is cold after driving block't on third gear,when i restart the engine work normaly,the codes is error with pressure regulators,everyone advice me to take new car but my bebe is stil on 57 000 miles and i thing to drive more time,what to do?