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Peugeot 307 Automatic Gearbox Issues

My 2005 Peugeot 307 (gasoline engine) automatic gearbox is acting up. 174894 km on the clock. Paddle shifters are dead, the gearbox slips and shifts really rough, and the computer keeps putting it in emergency mode. Plus, it's got error codes stored. Sound like the transmission control unit is hosed? Anyone seen this before?

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Sounds familiar. I had similar issues with my 307, though the paddle shifters weren't the first thing to go. Slipping and emergency mode, though, yep. Have you checked the basics, like fluid level and condition? Any other warning lights on?

Fluid level's good, and it doesn't smell burnt, though it probably needs changing. No other warning lights besides the gearbox fault indicator. What did it end up being for you? Was it really the control unit? How did you fix it?

Yeah, for me, it was the control unit. Best bet is to get it properly diagnosed. A decent garage should be able to confirm it. It's not a cheap fix, I'm afraid, but better to be sure than throw parts at it.

Thanks for the advice. Took it to a workshop, and you were spot on – the control unit is fried. Quoted me 1000€ for a replacement and programming. Ouch. At least I know what's wrong now. Cheers!

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