How does egs gearbox work?
The electronic gearbox system gives the driver a choice between two driving modes: a manual mode in which he retains full control over gear changes by using the shift paddles behind the steering wheel or the sequential shift lever. an automated mode in which the gear selection is managed by the gearbox control unit.
What is Peugeot ETG gearbox?
Semi-automatic or automated-manual transmission This type of automatic gearbox uses sensors and actuators to operate a clutch. It’s a popular fitment on Peugeot and Citroen cars where it’s called the Efficient Tronic Gearbox, or ETG for short.
Why is the EGS gearbox bad to drive?
1. Driveability. It has a reputation for being lurchy, slow to change, and often in the wrong gear, and there’s no creep so manouevering can be difficult. I wonder if part of the lurchiness is due to drivers and the gearbox lifting off during a change – not driven one enough to find out. Only way to find out if you can live with it is to drive it.
How does the Citroen EGS gearbox control unit work?
The gearbox control unit also facilitates downshifting by increasing engine speed to make gear changes smoother and without jolts. In the automated mode, gear changes are managed electronically in order to optimise driving comfort and fuel consumption. This mode is activated by placing the lever in position A on the shift gate.
Is there a problem with the gearbox on a C4?
It would appear to me that there is a problem on first and second gear in that on the very odd occasion as I have joined an island or pulled out of a junction there has been a situation where the car will start to move forward and then hesitate, leaving me stranded for perhaps two seconds, as if it is not sure what gear to be in.
What are the advantages of an electro hydraulic gearbox?
This highly driveable engine boasts a range of advantages. Electro-hydraulic gearbox control makes for smooth, fast gear changing. At the same time, automated gear and clutch management cuts fuel consumption by between 3% and 5%, compared with a conventional manual gearbox.
What are your latest thoughts about Citroen EGS6 gearbox?
Citroen EGS6 gearbox. What are your latest thoughts? I have been browsing your answers to questions about the egs gearbox used by Citroen and note that you said on 17 July 2011 they had been improved.
Why do I have a problem with my gearbox?
To prevent damage to 1st and 2nd gears from torque reaction, the throttle is automatically damped on the upchanges from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. If you try to counter this by pressing the accelerator harder you get the problem you are experiencing.
Why does Citroen use electro hydraulic gearbox control?
Electro-hydraulic gearbox control makes for smooth, fast gear changing. At the same time, automated gear and clutch management cuts fuel consumption by between 3% and 5%, compared with a conventional manual gearbox.
Where is the EGS Transmission Control Unit located?
The EGS is in the engine compartment next to the engine control unit it will come out easy. but you have to program the new unit to your car, even a used one. Hi – thanks for your suggestion.