Thread: V50 G/box : - Powershift problem
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Old Feb 10th, 2013, 19:42   #11
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Originally Posted by chairV50 View Post
My 2008 V50 2.0D Powershift gave a message something like "Transmission Performance Low" and then started changing up at much higher revs. I'd only done about 3 miles all in 30mph zones.

Stopped it and called Volvo Assistance out, who found an error code about "stuck selector", but no other problems & couldn't find the gearbox dipstick. He followed me to Volvo dealer** (10 miles) and fault had vanished and didn't reappear.

Anyone got any clues about what might have happened?

** Main dealer did 50,000 mile service a week ago (at 4 years / 29,500 miles) and changed the gearbox oil (but sourced it on the day) Hope this didn't contribute to the problem
Very interested to hear of your problem chairV50. I have a V50 2.0D Powershift too - from April 2009 (probably essentially the same) bought in Belgium where I live. Just had the 80,000 km (~50,000 mile) dealer service which involved full engine, transmission and gearbox oil changes. VERY expensive at €850.

Next day got the "transmission performance low" message 3 times on startup; but disappeared immediately once moving. Today - 8 days later - got the message while gently driving down the main street of our village, engine not fully warm. About 30 secs later, a slight click and the the car disengaged all gears and started coasting (engine was running, selector in "D"). Pulled over, engine off, waited a couple of minutes, started up, engaged "D" everything seemed fine. Headed for home. 2 minutes later, same thing happened! Repeated the procedure and crept home which was only 1 km away. Car in garage now and will call the dealer first thing tomorrow.

Imagine if that happens while overtaking!

How did you resolve your problem back in July 2012?
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