New C3, MAX ,2026 strange noise from the transmission.

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EDDIE1962
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New C3, MAX ,2026 strange noise from the transmission.

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CITROEN C3 Mild Hybrid, 2026, only 256 mi on board automatic [DCT-6].
It happens in very warm weather, after 10 min. driving.
The noise is from transmission and it can be hearing outside .



I was to the dealer, and he says : "its nothing, this is the normal noise of this car"

What do you think ? Normal ? Any idea ?
Thank you !
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Re: New C3, MAX ,2026 strange noise from the transmission.

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I have added your video into your post as many members will not go through the copy and paste process but will listen if it is there. In future to add your links play the video on your device and right click on the picture. Then select 'Copy video URL' and paste that into your post. :)
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Re: New C3, MAX ,2026 strange noise from the transmission.

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mickthemaverick wrote: 23 Jun 2026, 09:44 I have added your video into your post as many members will not go through the copy and paste process but will listen if it is there. In future to add your links play the video on your device and right click on the picture. Then select 'Copy video URL' and paste that into your post. :)
Thank you for your support..
Im waiting to hear drivers opinions about that rattle, "TAC TAC TAC" noise on the video.
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Re: New C3, MAX ,2026 strange noise from the transmission.

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I know nothing about the hybrids I'm afraid but that noise does not sound normal to me. When you took it back to the dealer did you see a salesman, a service reception person or a mechanic? :)
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I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
EDDIE1962
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Re: New C3, MAX ,2026 strange noise from the transmission.

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The car was inspected by the mechanic.
But he didn"t want to see or hear, that short video, from Youtube.

In that day,[3days ago], i didn't saw similar car like my, to hear that noise, to compare..
And i have a bad feeling about that noise. That short movie was recorded in very hot wheater. [Around 40' celsius].
This model is very new here, and unfortunately, where i'm living, i think i'm the only one with this model.
I will wait, maibe someone else in this forum, who have the same car, can explain that.
Thank you.