Saxo automatic box died

Old-Guy · Post by **Old-Guy** » 30 Sep 2010, 18:12

My 'spares' Xantia now has a Saxo (not mine) for company. It's an S reg automatic with a dead auto-box - taxed, long MoT, tidy little car with not a lot of miles on it. What shares the same box and how difficult would a swap be? Always supposing a good s/h box could be found?

spider · Post by **spider** » 30 Sep 2010, 18:57

I (think) nothing apart from a 106 auto shares this box. From memory its a three speed unit, but unlike the earlier 4speed 205's etc, this one is electronically controlled.

Post by **CitroJim** » 30 Sep 2010, 19:18

Spot-on Andy, it's the Renault MB3 and they're not known for their long, reliable lives...

I believe it was/is on small Renaults (Clio nad so on) but not sure of interchangeability with the Saxo.

I don't know what fails in them but reports I've had is that they're toast when they go, literally. Clutches seem to burn up.

I'd not mind a look at one actually, just for interest...