8. Citroen C4 Picasso – EGS automatic gearbox problems. This multimode gearbox offers a nice drive when in good fettle. However, there are well known gremlins such as jittery changes and a reluctance to change up or down. Some cars can make a chattering noise when idling in gear that may signal a clutch pack renewal.
Having Difficult time with semi automatic box. In normal driving the gearbox is fine, the 1st to 2nd change is very clunky whether you are in auto mode or manual, manual mode seems slightly smoother but not much. But hill starting and moving in very dense traffic is awful. Yes I know how to slowly release the (poorly shaped) handbrake on a hill
A solution to this problem is only one: not to choose a restyled German 1,6L motor. In the second generation of the model, they got rid of this problem. 2. Automatic transmission. When choosing a second-hand Citroen C4, pay attention to manual gearboxes: they work properly and are stable for more than 100 thousand km.
The car DID misbehave during a dealer test-drive. Citroen UK now acknowledge that there is a major problem, caused by the Stop & Start System ( Eco Mode) malfunctioning on all cars that have it.
We tested a 1.6 HDi in mid-level VTR+ spec with the semi-automatic gearbox, which is optional on the 1.6-litre cars but fitted as standard to the 2.0-litres. The entry-level model is the 1.6 VTi
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citroen c4 grand picasso semi automatic gearbox problems
