i think i have a faulty geartronic box

robbie3075 · Oct 28th, 2013, 19:21

hello all i am new here and this is my first post so please go easy on me lol.
right i have just bought a volvo xc70 d5 se awd geartronic on a 52 plate
i have not had much to do with auto/geartronic box's. but i think my car has a problem. it goes into all the gears ok but there's clunking when i put into drive from reverse or neutral. it seams ok when cold but gets worse as it get hot.
when driving around its seams ok mybe a little snatchy at times. my friend took it for a run he says its good but i am not convinced.???? any ideas?
is it going to cost

or is somthing simple like oil change. please help as i am allready bold i have started on my fingers lol

TiredGeek · Nov 12th, 2013, 20:13

Sounds like your box is on it's way out. ££££££. Sorry

It's the same box as the S60 and V70 so have a look at the various threads on this topic....

Dibble · Nov 12th, 2013, 23:14

I have had cars with the auto box which snatched or clunked on occasion but it didn't appear to be fatal and I drove for some time and it never got worse. Try a fluid change - what is the mileage on your car? I am sure you will find a difference after a fluid change.
There are a number of articles on the Forum on this subject. Keep us updated.

pgm · Nov 13th, 2013, 20:18

A full flush/oil change with the correct atf and it must be the correct stuff!
coupled with an adaption reset will hopefully sort it out.

Paul

robbie3075 · Nov 18th, 2013, 18:08

thanks to all that helped but i think its over for this box. i have just had the box tested at automatic transmissions in barnsley .martin lowe some kind of auto gearbox god i am told by my friends in the trade. the fault is the neutral solenoid that is in the valve body £££. but he says the snaching is a build up of pressure then a sudden release as the worn part moves hence the snaching. the car selects all gears fine runs smooth. but there is ware in the clutch plates so they would need changing £££. then the torque converter would have to been looked at. as this should start to lock solid after a smooth set off and revs
are reached for good fuel consumption. £££. so after about 2 hours thought its time to research the idea of a conversion to manual transmission. i now about the flywheel clutch etc gear selcetor cables clutch pedal. what i would like to know is are the prop shafts/ drive shafts and transfer box from auto and a manual interchangeable ???? any info is welcome thanks people

Oct 28th, 2013, 19:21	#1
robbie3075 New Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2013 13:13 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: sheffield	i think i have a faulty geartronic box hello all i am new here and this is my first post so please go easy on me lol. right i have just bought a volvo xc70 d5 se awd geartronic on a 52 plate i have not had much to do with auto/geartronic box's. but i think my car has a problem. it goes into all the gears ok but there's clunking when i put into drive from reverse or neutral. it seams ok when cold but gets worse as it get hot. when driving around its seams ok mybe a little snatchy at times. my friend took it for a run he says its good but i am not convinced.???? any ideas? is it going to cost or is somthing simple like oil change. please help as i am allready bold i have started on my fingers lol

Nov 12th, 2013, 20:13	#2
TiredGeek Master Member Last Online: Sep 29th, 2022 20:46 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds	Sounds like your box is on it's way out. ££££££. Sorry It's the same box as the S60 and V70 so have a look at the various threads on this topic.... __________________ Defected to BMW. 335d xdrive.

Nov 13th, 2013, 20:18	#4
pgm Master Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2023 21:06 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glasgow	A full flush/oil change with the correct atf and it must be the correct stuff! coupled with an adaption reset will hopefully sort it out. Paul __________________ W reg S80 2.5D Auto SOLD; 55 reg V50 T5 AWD Manual SOLD; 59 reg S80 2.4D Geartonic SOLD; X reg V70 T5 Manual SOLD; 10 reg XC60 D5 Geartonic SOLD 65 reg V60 D4 R design Manual

Nov 18th, 2013, 18:08	#5
robbie3075 New Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2013 13:13 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: sheffield	conversion to manual transmission xc70 03 d5 thanks to all that helped but i think its over for this box. i have just had the box tested at automatic transmissions in barnsley .martin lowe some kind of auto gearbox god i am told by my friends in the trade. the fault is the neutral solenoid that is in the valve body £££. but he says the snaching is a build up of pressure then a sudden release as the worn part moves hence the snaching. the car selects all gears fine runs smooth. but there is ware in the clutch plates so they would need changing £££. then the torque converter would have to been looked at. as this should start to lock solid after a smooth set off and revs are reached for good fuel consumption. £££. so after about 2 hours thought its time to research the idea of a conversion to manual transmission. i now about the flywheel clutch etc gear selcetor cables clutch pedal. what i would like to know is are the prop shafts/ drive shafts and transfer box from auto and a manual interchangeable ???? any info is welcome thanks people

Nov 12th, 2013, 23:14	#3
Dibble VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 22:35 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cupar, Fife	I have had cars with the auto box which snatched or clunked on occasion but it didn't appear to be fatal and I drove for some time and it never got worse. Try a fluid change - what is the mileage on your car? I am sure you will find a difference after a fluid change. There are a number of articles on the Forum on this subject. Keep us updated.

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