[twodogs]

I hope it all goes well. Let us know what happens.

 

[Pinoy-ako]

just an update , got the unit back, this are the recommended parts to be replaced "305730606R" , "319359385R","319351549R"

UPDATE !
happened again , actually this is what Im worried about, what if this happened while Im on the Highway , most of the experiences happened on our local street block, and this recent incident im on the main road, "error appeared" , switch it manual gear(its on the 2nd gear), then shifted to 3rd and luckily it shifted , then proceed to 4th and then the error cleared, and put it back to auto again and its back to normal now, BTW my observation with my "CHECK AUTOGEAR BOX" is not shifting to 3rd gear.

Question ? With the recommended parts to be replaced, will this solve the issue, or just an isolation of the problem !
Thanks again

 

[twodogs]

Sorry it's impossible to say definitely at this distance. Even close up it could still be trial and error. Remember the odd gears are on one shaft/clutch assembly and the even gears (plus reverse) are on the other. There is an actuator (solenoid) for each. If the solenoid is not working then I would expect to see problems between all odd and even gears, and first with reverse. The problem is obviously intermittent which could be a mechanical problem but I would still look at electrical or software first. Your agent wants to start changing parts but it doesn't sound as though they are sure what the problem is either. What will they do when you have spent your 2000€ and the problem is still there? You could get a reconditioned gearbox installed for only a little more. Has anyone tried all the electrical and software solutions?

 

[anas1981j]

Finally, after submitting a complaint to the Consumer Protection in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Renault Company was forced to examine the car and send a report of the malfunction, as it was found that the gear control did not respond and must be replaced.

Finaly get my car until now everything fine

 

[twodogs]

That's good news. Keep us informed. That's the electronic control unit (or whatever they call it in France)

 

[Pinoy-ako]

Update !
we decided to bring the car at the Service Center, and this is the mechanism that they replaced, not the ones from their initial assessment, i cant ask why, because one of the guys that speaks English is not there, and my German (Im in Austria ) is limited for this technical stuff. Hopefully this will fix the "infamous check autogearbox"

 

[Adel]

Hi guys ,
Im currently having an error message with my renault capture 1.2 tce " check auto gearbox "
When it happens the car miss some gear and if i stop completely, when i accelerate , it hardly moves.
Even the mechanic dont know the exact problem
Please help

Regards
Far

Hi what's a bout your EDC renault captur (check gearbox)

 

[Adel]

First my car show worning anti pollution sysetm after 2 month show check auto gear box
The transmission not shifting on 1,3,5
I turn off then trun it on every thing fine for 10 minutes then gear not shifting 1.3.5
This what happens with me
The big problem no workshop deal with renault here in saudia i cant found answer
Sorry for my language weakness

hi do you have solution for you car
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HI, mine did this the other week in a car park, started up put into reverse, no thing, tried drive,just the same, message showed check auto g/box, switched off waited a minute , started up all ok,& has been since. put it down to electronic interference, my TCE is nearly 6 & has 37k miles, also get fault of stop switch not switching car off ,this has happened about 4 times but does not leave a message.
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Hi do you have the solution for message (check gearbox) because I have the same problem

Hi guys ,
Im currently having an error message with my renault capture 1.2 tce " check auto gearbox "
When it happens the car miss some gear and if i stop completely, when i accelerate , it hardly moves.
Even the mechanic dont know the exact problem
Please help

Regards
Far

Bit more info needed. EDC box? what year car, how many miles? Has the mechanic read the fault codes? If so, what are they?

 

[Kedsa]

First my car show worning anti pollution sysetm after 2 month show check auto gear box
The transmission not shifting on 1,3,5
I turn off then trun it on every thing fine for 10 minutes then gear not shifting 1.3.5
This what happens with me
The big problem no workshop deal with renault here in saudia i cant found answer
Sorry for my language weakness

 

[JJvdW]

Update !
we decided to bring the car at the Service Center, and this is the mechanism that they replaced, not the ones from their initial assessment, i cant ask why, because one of the guys that speaks English is not there, and my German (Im in Austria ) is limited for this technical stuff. Hopefully this will fix the "infamous check autogearbox"
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Hi there as I have said before, we have been sitting with this problem for 2 years, sometimes we can drive the car for a few months before it looses gears or jumps gears etc., so it is totally unreliable as we can only travel short distances for fear of getting stranded.
How much did you pay for this EDC unit and how much would it cost in South Africa.
We are pensioners our car is only 5 years old with only 39000km on, not exceptable we bought this car for our retirement.
Please assist.

 

[Haykal]

Hi,
Just want to share this, we're also having a problem with this INFAMOUS CHECK AUTO GEARBOX, the Renault Service here (I'm here in Austria ),informed us that, they re-configure the system, so hopefully everything will be okay, but they're recommending to change the "electronics that control the gear box",Im not sure with the exact term and it would cost around € 1,800 and if still the problem persist, the last resort would be to replace something "mechanical in the gears or clutch ", and it would cost € 1000 . Is this a reasonable price thanks

Hi how did you fix this issue ? Im having some issue with EDC gearbox in Renault megane and they told me to replace complete gearbox price €7000

 

[Kedsa]

Hi guys ,
Im currently having an error message with my renault capture 1.2 tce " check auto gearbox "
When it happens the car miss some gear and if i stop completely, when i accelerate , it hardly moves.
Even the mechanic dont know the exact problem
Please help

Regards
Far

Mine was a DF388 error - Clutch 1 fault. I couldn't find a problem - checked all the elec connections etc. Turned out a reprogram sorted it. Need a Renault garage though, and no guarantee that it will work. Mine was a 2011 Grand Scenic, same gearbox. The EDC box has two shafts - one has gears 1, 3 and 5 and the other has Reverse, 2, 4 and 6. If one clutch/shaft assembly fails (or the system thinks it has failed) it will use only the odd or the even gears. Sounds like this failure mode on your car is using R246 only. If it really is a gearbox failure it is a big problem. There's a chance a reprogram will sort it - better that 50% - on the basis that these actually are quite reliable boxes. I was able to clear the codes each time they appeared, after which they returned quite quickly but the gearbox worked fine in between. This was my clue that the gearbox was not physically defective. First thing to check though is that all the connectors etc are in good condition. Short circuit to earth sounds like there might be an external elec problem.

Good luck and let us know how you get along.

Same problem as mine. For past 2yrs.i bought new batterie but the evil message stays. No mechanical has an idea. Renault n renault capture is a pain on neck

 

[AgimPR]

This post is to share my experience with my Scenic 1.5 dci EDC yp2011.

Last year (summer mostly), time after time, would appear warnig light “check auto gearbox”. Car would not move. It was needed to turn off and on the car, and then car would work properly.
Sometimes Check ESP and Check Hill Assist would appear, but car would run normaly.

During the winter car worked perfectly. No warnig lights at all.

This spring started troubles. Gears 1, 3 and 5 did not work at all. They were skipped.
After checks in three shops, it turned out to be guilty “Actuator clutch fork 305730606R”. Some call it solenoid.
I changed it with an old part and car works properly. I paid for old part and installation 200 euros.
Authorized shop asked 700 euros for the part and installation.

 

[Yemadek]

• That was the basis of my second question. But also, as @ggboy mentioned, going into reverse gear seems to be a common thread in many similar occurrences. Happened to me. I was within hours of taking the box out (I knew it wasn't a battery problem at the time) and someone else suggested I try a gearbox software reset/update. Surprisingly it worked.

Hello please i have exactly same problem now with my renault grand acenic 3 auto (EDC) the check autobox has been on for a week and 3 mechanics don't know what to do. 1 suggested i should change the oil but i didn't take his asvise.
I bought a brand new battery but still same thing.
Can will only move in limp mode
Please can you help with suggestion on where i can get the aoftware update/reset.

 

[Yemadek]

Code shown is DF388, Clutch 1 torque error

 

[twodogs]

Code shown is DF388, Clutch 1 torque error

If it was me I would ask a Renault garage to do a gearbox software update/calibration. No guarantees but it worked for my scenic with exactly the same problem.

 

[Yemadek]

If it was me I would ask a Renault garage to do a gearbox software update/calibration. No guarantees but it worked for my scenic with exactly the same problem.

Do you know any guarage that can do it in east london?

 

[twodogs]

Last time I was near east london was 40 years ago. Just find a proper Renault agent.

 

[Yemadek]

Last time I was near east london was 40 years ago. Just find a proper Renault agent.

Hahahaaa.
I have found a garage that will do the reprogramming tomorrow
I will update you how it goes.

 

[Yemadek]

Update on renault scenic 3 (2011) with the check auto gearbox issue. Fault code DF388 - Clutch 1 torque error.
I went to the mechanic and he was telling me to change gear oil first and if it doesn't work i have to change gear box.
I didn't listen to him, i insisted he reset/reprogram the gear box. He did it relunctantly just to satisfy me (like i don't know what am saying). He didn't charge me because he didn't believe that will solve it.

Lo and behold i drove the car on motorway and main road doing several stop and start for 1hour30mins.
The check auto gearbox never came on again.
The issue has been solved just by reprogramming the gearbox and it was for free.
I'm surprised myself.
Thanks to everyone here, it's good to make research before going to the mechanics.