Peugeot 206 Transmission Issues

Hi, I have a 2003 Peugeot 206 diesel with 58800 km on the clock. Recently the check engine light and transmission indicator light have come on. The gearbox seems to slip and shift uncleanly, and there are grinding noises sometimes. Error memory shows a fault. I suspect it's the torque converter lock-up clutch. Any ideas?

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Greetings. The symptoms you describe bear a striking resemblance to an issue I encountered with my old Vauxhall Astra, though that was a petrol model. The error codes pointed towards the torque converter lock-up clutch. Was the grinding noise persistent, or only under specific conditions?

The grinding noise isn't constant. It seems to happen mostly when the transmission is shifting gears, especially under load. Does that sound similar to what you experienced with your Astra?

Affirmative. In my case, the noise was most prevalent during gear changes, more so when accelerating. Given the diagnostic information available, and the fact that your Peugeot's symptoms align with my Astra's experience, I would suggest having the automatic transmission converter professionally inspected at a workshop. It appears to be defective and might require replacement, with cost of around 2120€.

Thanks for confirming. I suspected as much. I'll take it to a workshop to get it checked out properly.

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