XC90 gearbox problem

Djonesy · Dec 29th, 2018, 12:32

Hi,
My 2012 XC90 sometimes has a hard gear change in 1st gear. It almost jumps into first gear from a standing start (when warm) and also jumps back in 1st when reducing speed. There is also a whirring sound (like a binding nose) when the car is first started. This goes away after 5 mins. I would like to know how to fix.... any advice will be welcome. Thank you.

S60D5-185 · Dec 29th, 2018, 13:02

What model is it and how many miles has it done?

Djonesy · Dec 29th, 2018, 17:10

Hi,
It is a R-design 2.4 D5 AWD.
It's done 78k

SwissXC90 · Dec 29th, 2018, 19:29

Have you ever done an oil change?
Have you ever reset the adaptations?
Have you read the fault codes?

S60D5-185 · Dec 29th, 2018, 19:45

I would change the gearbox oil and don't let any garage tell you that it is not recommended.

XC90Mk1 · Dec 29th, 2018, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by S60D5-185

I would change the gearbox oil and don't let any garage tell you that it is not recommended.

That’s good advice!

Djonesy · Dec 30th, 2018, 09:13

Thank you for your replies.

Haven't read a fault code as management light is not up. I'll read it to check.

How hard is it to change the oil and reset the adaptations (is it a garage job)....

I much prefer the sound of that rather than a new box.

Has anyone had experience of this working?

S60D5-185 · Dec 30th, 2018, 12:25

Changing the gearbox oil is pretty straightforward and as for the adaptations, although desirable, you can actually get away without doing it.

Changing the oil is the starting point with this issue and you MUST ensure that you only put the correct spec oil in for your model year car.

It should be in the handbook.

Although a different car, the gearbox oil change procedure will be the same.

+ YouTube Video

Djonesy · Jan 1st, 2019, 20:46

Thank you very much for that info.

I'm going to get the oil changed and adaptions reset.
I will let you know how it goes. [GVIDEO][/GVIDEO]

XC90Mk1 · Jan 2nd, 2019, 07:27

That video does not actually work...

When I did my 2012 xc90 I stuck fresh fluid in, cycles through the gears as per video and then dumped for a much improved colour. Tried the same and left in for About 100 miles and came out black.

Dump and then leave a week or so.

Also it’s east to do yourself without VIDA. I have VIDA but didn’t need it.

Dec 29th, 2018, 12:32	#1
Djonesy New Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2023 20:12 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London	XC90 gearbox problem Hi, My 2012 XC90 sometimes has a hard gear change in 1st gear. It almost jumps into first gear from a standing start (when warm) and also jumps back in 1st when reducing speed. There is also a whirring sound (like a binding nose) when the car is first started. This goes away after 5 mins. I would like to know how to fix.... any advice will be welcome. Thank you.

Dec 29th, 2018, 13:02	#2
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	What model is it and how many miles has it done? __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Dec 29th, 2018, 19:29	#4
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Have you ever done an oil change? Have you ever reset the adaptations? Have you read the fault codes? __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Dec 29th, 2018, 19:45	#5
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	I would change the gearbox oil and don't let any garage tell you that it is not recommended. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

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Dec 29th, 2018, 17:10	#3
Djonesy New Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2023 20:12 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London	Hi, It is a R-design 2.4 D5 AWD. It's done 78k

Dec 30th, 2018, 09:13	#7
Djonesy New Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2023 20:12 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London	Thank you for your replies. Haven't read a fault code as management light is not up. I'll read it to check. How hard is it to change the oil and reset the adaptations (is it a garage job).... I much prefer the sound of that rather than a new box. Has anyone had experience of this working?

Jan 1st, 2019, 20:46	#9
Djonesy New Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2023 20:12 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London	Thank you very much for that info. I'm going to get the oil changed and adaptions reset. I will let you know how it goes. [GVIDEO][/GVIDEO]

Jan 2nd, 2019, 07:27	#10
XC90Mk1 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:43 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Na	That video does not actually work... When I did my 2012 xc90 I stuck fresh fluid in, cycles through the gears as per video and then dumped for a much improved colour. Tried the same and left in for About 100 miles and came out black. Dump and then leave a week or so. Also it’s east to do yourself without VIDA. I have VIDA but didn’t need it.

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