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KNOWN FAULT · Citroën

SensoDrive gearbox, VTS manifold and 1.4 HDi belt on the C2

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Engine / equipment
Citroën C2 (petrol and HDi)
Period mentioned
2003–2009
Symptoms
A SensoDrive automated gearbox (1.4 and 1.6 petrol) that will not engage reverse; inlet-manifold bolts that fall out on the 1.6 VTS; whine on the 1.4 HDi from a failing timing-belt tensioner.
Possible cause described
Cases collected by Honest John. On the 1.4 HDi, the belt kit includes the tensioner and the belt-driven water pump should be changed at the same time.
Check for the garage
Test reverse on SensoDrive cars; listen for whine on the HDi; check the manifold bolts on the VTS.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Honest John (archive): Citroën C2 (2003), what to watch out for

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How is it checked?

Test reverse on SensoDrive cars; listen for whine on the HDi; check the manifold bolts on the VTS.

What are the symptoms?

A SensoDrive automated gearbox (1.4 and 1.6 petrol) that will not engage reverse; inlet-manifold bolts that fall out on the 1.6 VTS; whine on the 1.4 HDi from a failing timing-belt tensioner.

Which cars and years does it affect?
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Citroën
Engine / equipment
Citroën C2 (petrol and HDi)
Period mentioned
2003–2009

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