Learning to drive a vehicle is not all the time convenient, and sometimes it may seem like a good solution to choose an automatic Opel Vectra, whether it’s for very easy convenience or ease of use, this type of transmission is becoming more and more wide-spread. However, although they might seem like an ideal solution, there might as well be problems with the automatic gearboxes of your Opel Vectra . This is precisely the theme of our content. First, we’ll quickly describe the different types of automatic gearboxes, then, in a second step, which problems you might encounter with the gearbox of your Opel Vectra , and, at last, how to solve them.
The different kind of automatic gearbox of a Opel Vectra
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Gearboxes have the advantage of being known to be reliable, as you don’t need to use your clutch pedal and everything is electronically and mechanically managed there will be no premature wear of your clutch or other components that could be put to the test by misuse on your component.
However, based on the type of automatic transmission your Opel Vectra is equipped with you will have more or less reliability, we will present them to you now:
- Common automatic gearbox: It will use a torque converter, which will manage the gear changes, it’s the oldest technology, it has evolved a lot in the last decades (more gears and a better management of the gear changes).
- Robotized automatic gearbox: This is a manual gearbox with a robotized mechanism that will change the driver’s action. This type of gearbox is less and less basic because they are viewed as very slow. We as well quite often feel a coupling during deceleration.
- Dual-clutch automatic transmission: This is the ultimate automatic transmission, it works on the same principle as the robotic transmission, but thanks to its dual clutch, you won’t have any more problems with slow speeds or increased fuel consumption. They are often fitted on luxury models.
- Continuously variable automatic box: It is the same principle as on a scooter, a variator will come to control the differences between acceleration and motor speed, they are particularly slow and tend to be unresponsive during the acceleration phases of your Opel Vectra.
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I’m having problems with the automatic transmission on my Opel Vectra
We now start the component that definitely attracts you the most in this article, what are the problems you may encounter with the automatic transmission of your Opel Vectra? As outlined earlier, generally they are more reliable than manual transmissions, nevertheless, here are the main problems you may encounter:
- As mentioned earlier, no matter what type of automatic gearbox, they are quite often known to be slow and have inertia when accelerating. However, this phenomenon is designed to happen just when the car is started, not when it is launched. If it feels like it occurs constantly, the clutch or converter is most likely dead.
- I have the impression that a gear in the automatic transmission of my Opel Vectra no longer shifts or jumps: If you have the impression that your gears no longer shift or tend to jump on your Opel Vectra, there is a component that is most likely to blame for this failure. Obviously, the solenoid that acts as a “switch” to engage the gears must not be working properly, second option, a speed or engine unit speed sensor may be faulty and send the wrong information to your gearbox.
- If you feel drops originating from the automatic gearbox of your Opel Vectra: If you feel a clutch when you go up or when you slow down, it is either your oil which is too old and which does not lubricate any more adequately all the mechanisms of your gearbox, or else a sensor which gives bad info
- My Opel Vectra’s automatic transmission is leaking: Finally, if your Opel Vectra’s automatic transmission is leaking, it’s most likely one of your spy seals is too worn.
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How do I fix automatic transmission problems on a Opel Vectra?
And finally, we’re going to try to give you the methods to resolve the automatic transmission problems on your Opel Vectra . Find them down below:
- Oil leak on the automatic gearbox of a Opel Vectra: Locate the origin of the leak, and change the concerned gasket, get it done by a specialist, opening a gearbox is not easy. It will cost you a few hundred euros, specifically for the labour. Do not hesitate to read our content on gearbox oil leaks on Opel Vectra.
- Sensor issue: No matter which sensor is concerned, a replacement is the just remedy, sensors do not repair themselves, you should count from 100 to a few hundred euros according to the difficulty of access to the one that concerns you.
- Couplings: If you have problems with the couplings on your Opel Vectra, you will only need to do a complete gearbox replace to gain comfort and preserve your gears.
- The automatic gearbox of my Opel Vectra slips: In this instance, you clearly have a dead clutch disc, you will have to replace the clutch, and on some models you won’t be able to replace it without doing a standard exchange of the gearbox, be prepared to spend more than a thousand euros.
There are other automatic transmission problems on Opel Vectra, such as electronic problems or pressure problems, but this list lists the main ones, no matter the reason, for such difficult mechanisms. When you feel a problem on this level, we suggest you to go quickly to your mechanic.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Opel Vectra, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Vectra category.
