A modern semi-automatic Peugeot / Citroen will come with SensoDrive technology. Sensodrive is basically an electronically controlled manual gearbox. It will come fitted with an electronic clutch actuator, gearbox actuator and a gearbox ECU.
The Peugeot / Citroen range vehicles with SensoDrive technology often suffer transmission faults and most commonly the problems are within the electronic clutch actuator and / or gearbox actuator. Below we’ve listed some of the common failing symptoms we’ve seen these units suffer with.
Common Clutch Actuator / Gearbox Actuator Problems
- Won’t Rev in Reverse
- Gears Won’t Select
- Selecting Wrong Gears
- Going in & out of Auto Mode
- Showing ” – ” Sign Instead of Gears
- Showing Snowflake Sign on Dash
- ECU Logging Clutch Actuator Faults
- ECU Logging Gear Actuator Faults
A new clutch actuator alone will cost you £480 +Labour and may require coding / calibration. A new gearbox actuator alone will cost you £780 +Labour and may require coding / calibration. New replacement parts from dealers will come with a 12-month warranty. Second hand used parts will be a lot cheaper but come with limited warranty (typically 30-90 days) and may require reprogramming.
Our Clutch / Gearbox Actuator Repairs
We offer a fast, efficient and affordable repair solution. We are able to fully test & repair the clutch and gearbox actuators for the Peugeot / Citroen sensodrive vehicles. When rebuilding the actuator units we use new genuine OEM components to ensure that each and every actuator rebuild meets & exceeds OE specifications and because we will be repairing your own unit, it will not require any programming. All of our clutch and gearbox actuator repairs come with a Lifetime warranty.
We also offer a professional fitting service if required.
If you have a semi-automatic (sensodrive) Peugeot or Citroen and are having transmission problems pointing towards a clutch actuator or gearbox actuator fault then give us a call today on 0203 815 9441.

Ajaz is a seasoned automotive electronics engineer with deep expertise in remanufacturing vehicle electronics. He has developed skills in all areas of the automotive field, from rebuilding hydraulic steering components, and mechanical gearboxes and reworking intricate vehicle electronics. Ajaz also acquired Bodyteq, a London-based vehicle bodyshop where he has developed extensive knowledge in automotive refinishing.
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Hello I’ve a 12 plate Peugeot 208 semi auto diesel wouldn’t go into gear on Wednesday Aa came out and said it’s the actuator. Got it restarted by resetting but said it will probably fail me again is this a common fault and what would you suggest please. Cars only done 30000 miles. Please advise. Thank you. Ps don’t know why all the capital’s have come up on this posting!
Hi Emer
Thanks for the enquiry,
It’s a very common problem to have and one we’ve successfully tested & repaired before. I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
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Jason
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I have a peogeot bipper 1.3hdi semi auto.
It Has a Nasty gearchange
It’s been hooked up to the computer and it has p2916 clutch/gear actuator and p1741 clutch control error.
Is this something you could help with?
Many thanks dan
Hi Dan
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve sent you an email with full information and pricing.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi i have a peugeot 3008 that is showing an Actuator problem they have Taken the gearbox out would you be able to email me a proce list to have it tested and recond many thanks
Hi Kevin
Thanks for the enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
Kind Regards
Jason
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My son has a citroen c3 xtr 04 and have been told by the main dealer the clutch actuator needs replacing and reprogramming. Please can you help
Hi Wendy
Thanks for the enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
Kind Regards
Jason
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hi need a actuator rebuild can you send prices
Hi Tony
Thanks for the enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
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Jason
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Hi I got C3 2005 with semi drive actuator problem
Can you help me?
Hi Daniel
Thanks for the enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi,
I’ve got a 1007 1.4. The car will start fine and select a forward gear, will drive and change up and down fine. However if trying to select reverse at any point, you can hear it trying to engage, the reverse light on the back of the car Flashes before Going out. The dash displays R, then ‘auto Gearbox fault’ Warning comes on with the snowflake, and the engine won’t rev.
If you then Upshift to a forward gear, it’ll drive again. It is holding code P0750 ‘shift solenoid A’ issue.
I’m not sure if it’s definitely the shift actuator or the clutch. Which one would you advise getting tested and what are your prices?
Cheers,
Kris
Hi Kris
Thanks for the enquiry,
We always recommend sending both actuators to us because they are such common failing parts and usually when one fails, the other is likely to have failed too or not far behind. I have sent you an email with full information and pricing for both the clutch & gear actuators.
Kind Regards
Jason
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hi need a actuator rebuild can you send prices
Hi Svetli
Thanks for the enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
Kind Regards
Jason
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hi, I have a c2 1.6 vtr and need a clutch actuator repair.
could you email me price please.
thanks
steve
Hi Steve
Thanks for the enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
Kind Regards
Jason
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I have a 13 plate semi-auto peugeot bipper with an actuator fault. Please Send me your info and pricing, thanks
Hi Dan
Thanks for the enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
Kind Regards
Jason
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