Peugeot 208 Transmission Problems

Help! My 2022 Peugeot 208 (gasoline engine) is throwing a fit! Check engine light and transmission light are on. It's got 285644 km on the clock. The gearbox is slipping, shifts are super rough, and there's this awful grinding noise sometimes. Plus, the error memory is full of transmission errors. I'm guessing it is the automatic transmission converter. Anyone seen this before?

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Indeed, I have encountered similar symptoms previously. Though in my case, the vehicle was a 2018 Opel Insignia, the issues you describe bear a striking resemblance to a defective torque converter lock-up clutch within the automatic transmission. Have you observed any correlation between the engine load and the occurrence of these grinding noises?

Engine load? Hmm, I think it happens more when I'm accelerating or going uphill. Is that what you mean? So, you really think it's the torque converter? What did it cost you to fix?

Yes, acceleration and inclines would certainly place a greater load upon the transmission, potentially exacerbating any existing fault within the torque converter. Given the totality of the symptoms and error codes you've described, I suggest consulting with a qualified workshop to verify my initial hypothesis. In my particular situation, it was indeed the torque converter and the repair was costly.

Thanks for the help! Took it to a mechanic, and you were spot on. Torque converter is toast. Quoted me 2120€ for the repair. Ouch!

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