Opel Easytronic is an automatic transmission that is
designed for Opel cars, its analogues are boxes such as: Ford Durashift EST
ASM, designed for Ford cars, and i-Shift Honda Civic 5D, designed for Honda
Civic cars. This transmission has been designed to make driving easier and
reduce driver fatigue. One of the features of the Opel Easytronic is the
ability to shift gears in both automatic and semi-automatic modes. In automatic
mode, the system itself determines the required gear, depending on the vehicle speed
and driving mode. In semi-automatic mode, the driver can independently select
the desired gear using the gear lever on the steering column.
One of the main advantages of Opel Easytronic is fuel
economy. This gearbox reduces fuel consumption by using the engine more
efficiently. It is also important to note that the Opel Easytronic is a more
reliable and durable gearbox than other systems. However, like any technology,
Opel Easytronic has its drawbacks. One of the main drawbacks is the relatively
slow speed of shifting in automatic mode, which can lead to the need for more
frequent shifting in city traffic. Also, Opel Easytronic is more difficult to
maintain and repair than conventional manual transmissions. The main components
of Opel Easytronic are: clutch, manual transmission and electronic control
unit.
The clutch in this gearbox does not require the use of
a pedal, as it is controlled by an electronic control unit. The manual
transmission has six gears and provides smoother shifting thanks to the use of
electronics. The electronic control unit is a key component of the Opel
Easytronic, it controls the operation of the clutch, gear shifting and other
functions of the box. Electronics allows you to automatically determine the
speed of the car and select the most suitable gear for economical and
comfortable driving. In general, Opel Easytronic is a high-quality and modern
technology that allows you to drive a car with maximum comfort and economy.
However, like any technology, Opel Easytronic has its
drawbacks, for example, it does not always change gears quickly and accurately
in automatic mode, and repair of the clutch or electronics may be required. The
most common problem that motorists contact the service with is the wear of
copper-graphite brushes in the motors of the box, there are 3 motors in total,
and all have brushes of the same size: 6x6x10mm. The bearing may also need to
be replaced. Much less often, but there is also a breakdown of the control
unit, in particular, transistors and microcircuits can burn out in it. Usually,
this is visible to the naked eye, but sometimes it may be necessary to ring the
transistors in order to identify faulty ones.
Our store offers high-quality repair kits for the
restoration of boxes: Opel Easytronic, Ford Durashift EST ASM and i-Shift HondaCivic 5D. These repair kits cope with their task in most cases when it is
necessary to replace these particular parts. Also, you can purchase any of
these components separately: brushes, or bearings.