Procedure To Be Followed Prior To Carrying Out Repairs On Al4 Autoactive Gearbox; Oil Quality - Oil Level; Absence/Presence Of Fault Codes - CITROEN C5 2005 Service Manual

AL 4 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX: RECOMMENDATIONS - PRECAUTIONS

Procedure to be followed prior to carrying out repairs on AL4 autoactive gearbox

If a gearbox malfunction occurs, there are two possible configurations
depending on the seriousness of the fault:
- Gearbox in back-up mode with a replacement programme of (the fault
values are taken in substitution).
- Gearbox in back-up mode with an emergency programme (3rd hydraulic).
WARNING: In the emergency programme, an impact is felt when
changing P/R, N/R and N/D.
Réception client.
Discuss with the customer, to find out all the malfunction symptoms.

Oil quality - Oil level.

Oil quality.
If the gearbox has suffered a serious fault resulting in a malfunction or the
destruction of a clutch, the oil will overheat and become contaminated with
impurities: the oil is said to be «burnt».
This is characterised by a black colour and the presence of an unpleasant
smell.
ESSENTIAL: The gearbox must be replaced.
Oil level (see corresponding operation).
An excessive oil level can result in the following consequences:
- Excessive heating of the oil.
- Oil leaks.
An insufficent level causes the destruction of the gearbox.
Top up the level of oil in the gearbox (if necessary).
Check using a diagnostic tool.
Read the fault codes (engine and gearbox).
Absence of fault codes.
Carry out parameter measures, actuator tests and a road test.
Presence of fault codes.
Carry out the necessary repairs.
Delete the fault codes.
Carry out a road test to check the repair and, if need be, modify the
gearbox ECU parameters (this is essential after an initialisation of the
ECU).
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