V50 G/box : - Mixing up 1st and reverse

willvo · Mar 8th, 2011, 22:00

Hi there

New to Volvos and have a 2004 V50 2.0D (6 speed manual box) with 65k and FVSH one prior owner from new. Car was very well cared for and I am really very happy with this car but for one annoying thing. I keep getting reverse when trying to get 1st or visa versa especially when coming out of one of these gears and looking for the other.

Is this a common problem and/or does it have a simple fix. What is the fix?

Thanks!

Clan · Mar 8th, 2011, 22:22

This detent has been modified twice now leaving 3 different systems , with yours you press down on the lever to allow it to move across for R dont you ? The second version added a beep when you selected R doing the same thing ... only the late versions let you move the lever across directly to R without pressing the lever down but the spring is stronger .

fenton_jd · Mar 8th, 2011, 22:58

Mine was an 05 plate and you only had to move it across when then up after the beep.

Noticable effort was required to select R.

faffi · Mar 8th, 2011, 23:35

To get reverse, I have to push the stick down first, I think. Well, I don't think about it, it goes automatically. Mixing the two is nigh on impossible, though, never happened to me. Maybe they've changed the design between 2004 and 2010, or maybe the locking function on your box is broken?

Jaff87 · Mar 9th, 2011, 00:01

i hate the ones where you need to put is all th way over to the left then put it into first, then half the time like in BMWs, it put it straight back into reverse, and often into first when it hink ive got reverse.

Ford used a similar throw it over and up gate on their 6 speed diesels upto about 2005, then moved to the lift reverse. We had a few customer where there was no difference in feel to going into first or reverse, as in, you do the motion but it was 50/50 you have your desired gears, they eventually turned out to be worn clutches. dont know why they dont use the same selector as the STs, the T5s where you sling it right over and into 6th

grass hopper · Mar 9th, 2011, 00:09

worth checking the control cables are secure above the gearbox,they are held in with blue locking tabs,these are sometimes lost if a new clutch is fitted and the cables become loose.

rapidvxr · Mar 9th, 2011, 17:48

if i rest the weight of my fore arm while changing gear my gear lever goes down which would enable reverse to be selected , so i may have the same problem , it does not bother me i just dont put too much weight on it

Mar 8th, 2011, 22:00	#1
willvo New Member Last Online: May 4th, 2013 14:15 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cookstown	Mixing up 1st and reverse Hi there New to Volvos and have a 2004 V50 2.0D (6 speed manual box) with 65k and FVSH one prior owner from new. Car was very well cared for and I am really very happy with this car but for one annoying thing. I keep getting reverse when trying to get 1st or visa versa especially when coming out of one of these gears and looking for the other. Is this a common problem and/or does it have a simple fix. What is the fix? Thanks!

Mar 8th, 2011, 22:22	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:06 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	This detent has been modified twice now leaving 3 different systems , with yours you press down on the lever to allow it to move across for R dont you ? The second version added a beep when you selected R doing the same thing ... only the late versions let you move the lever across directly to R without pressing the lever down but the spring is stronger . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 9th, 2011, 00:09	#6
grass hopper Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2011 13:38 Join Date: May 2009 Location: grassmere!	worth checking the control cables are secure above the gearbox,they are held in with blue locking tabs,these are sometimes lost if a new clutch is fitted and the cables become loose. __________________

Mar 8th, 2011, 22:58	#3
fenton_jd turkeyspace.com Last Online: Nov 5th, 2016 16:41 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester	Mine was an 05 plate and you only had to move it across when then up after the beep. Noticable effort was required to select R.

Mar 8th, 2011, 23:35	#4
faffi Motorcyclist Last Online: May 14th, 2015 22:34 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stavanger	To get reverse, I have to push the stick down first, I think. Well, I don't think about it, it goes automatically. Mixing the two is nigh on impossible, though, never happened to me. Maybe they've changed the design between 2004 and 2010, or maybe the locking function on your box is broken?

Mar 9th, 2011, 00:01	#5
Jaff87 it goes like ooft! Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2023 18:29 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wishaw	i hate the ones where you need to put is all th way over to the left then put it into first, then half the time like in BMWs, it put it straight back into reverse, and often into first when it hink ive got reverse. Ford used a similar throw it over and up gate on their 6 speed diesels upto about 2005, then moved to the lift reverse. We had a few customer where there was no difference in feel to going into first or reverse, as in, you do the motion but it was 50/50 you have your desired gears, they eventually turned out to be worn clutches. dont know why they dont use the same selector as the STs, the T5s where you sling it right over and into 6th

Mar 9th, 2011, 17:48	#7
rapidvxr Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2020 21:43 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: selby	if i rest the weight of my fore arm while changing gear my gear lever goes down which would enable reverse to be selected , so i may have the same problem , it does not bother me i just dont put too much weight on it

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