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siegfriedpeters19

Peugeot 406 automatic transmission issue

Hi, I'm having a weird issue with my 2003 Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI. It won't start, and the check engine light is on. Seems like the automatic transmission is stuck in park, even though the shifter moves. Sometimes it feels like the gearbox slips or shifts uncleanly when I try to move it. I scanned it and there's an error in the memory related to the transmission. Mileage is at 61541 km. Any ideas? Could it be the control unit?

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A 2003 Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI is experiencing starting issues, with the check engine light on and the automatic transmission seemingly stuck in park despite the shifter moving. The gearbox also feels like it slips or shifts uncleanly. The problem is suspected to be related to a defective control unit, which was confirmed by a workshop diagnosis. Replacing the faulty control unit resolved the issue.

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charlesbecker93

I had something similar with my 406. Does it happen intermittently, or is it constant now? When it happens, does it feel like it's actually engaging neutral properly, or is it still partially locked?

siegfriedpeters19 (community.author)

It's pretty constant now. And no, it doesn't seem to be engaging neutral correctly, feels like something is still partially locked. Did you also have the check engine light?

charlesbecker93

Yep, check engine light was on for me too. Sounds like the same problem I had. Turned out to be a defective control unit as suspected. I'd suggest getting it checked out at a workshop.

siegfriedpeters19 (community.author)

Thanks for the info! Took it to a workshop and you were right, the control unit was faulty. Cost me around 1000€ to get it fixed, but at least it's running again.

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