V70 G/box: 2WD: - geartronic box sometimes lumpy

Bashy · Dec 8th, 2019, 08:23

Hi folks

sometimes changing gear can be lumpy, jolty, dammit, cant think of the correct term at present lol, anyhoo, is this a known issue, I am yet to check the fluid but need to find out where the point is please?

As i say, its only sometimes, i suppose the worst is going into reverse, thats probably about 70% of the time....

stegreg · Dec 8th, 2019, 18:22

dipstick is on the front, open bonnet, stand by n/s headlight, look down between radiator cowl and gearbox case, should see red coloured handle top, might have to tease a couple of rubber hoses out the way, but its down there, about half height of the engine so to speak.....not like a lot of auto dip sticks that stare you in the face the moment you open the bonnet.

Bashy · Dec 8th, 2019, 19:51

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Originally Posted by stegreg

dipstick is on the front, open bonnet, stand by n/s headlight, look down between radiator cowl and gearbox case, should see red coloured handle top, might have to tease a couple of rubber hoses out the way, but its down there, about half height of the engine so to speak.....not like a lot of auto dip sticks that stare you in the face the moment you open the bonnet.

Much appreciated, I spent a good 20 mins this morning to no avail lol, I will try again tomorrow following your guidance

R-P · Dec 9th, 2019, 23:16

I had some issues with my geartronic, iirc lumpy shifts and even the wrong display in the DIM. I sprayed the connector above the gearbox with contact cleaner and haven't had any new issues in almost a decade. (I did do a flush later that year and CEM issues sometimes cause a clunck in my gearbox as well, but I see that as a different issue).

Bashy · Dec 10th, 2019, 03:18

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Originally Posted by R-P

I had some issues with my geartronic, iirc lumpy shifts and even the wrong display in the DIM. I sprayed the connector above the gearbox with contact cleaner and haven't had any new issues in almost a decade. (I did do a flush later that year and CEM issues sometimes cause a clunck in my gearbox as well, but I see that as a different issue).

Thanks for the reply, i will have to get some CC, now, what is CEM (perhaps something engine management or comp electronic monitor or module? getting close??? lol) and DIM, please?

reggit · Dec 10th, 2019, 08:26

Facelift car doesn’t have a gearbox dipstick.
There’s a combined level plug and drain plug on the gearbox sump under the car.

Bashy · Dec 10th, 2019, 08:34

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Originally Posted by reggit

Facelift car doesn’t have a gearbox dipstick.
There’s a combined level plug and drain plug on the gearbox sump under the car.

Which face-lift? Mines the 2006 so I assume you mean the 1st face-lift, mine. So I'm best off just going for a fluid change?

reggit · Dec 10th, 2019, 08:47

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Originally Posted by Bashy

Which face-lift? Mines the 2006 so I assume you mean the 1st face-lift, mine. So I'm best off just going for a fluid change?

P2 after 2005 when it got the 6 speed auto/geartronic box.

That’s the end of my knowledge though, mines a manual so never had this bother.

Longhouse21 · Dec 10th, 2019, 09:19

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Originally Posted by Bashy

... what is CEM (perhaps something engine management or comp electronic monitor or module? getting close??? lol) and DIM, please?

CEM = Central Electronic module
DIM = Drivers Information Module

Bashy · Dec 10th, 2019, 09:22

Thanks guys, I was way off lol

Dec 8th, 2019, 08:23	#1
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	geartronic box sometimes lumpy Hi folks sometimes changing gear can be lumpy, jolty, dammit, cant think of the correct term at present lol, anyhoo, is this a known issue, I am yet to check the fluid but need to find out where the point is please? As i say, its only sometimes, i suppose the worst is going into reverse, thats probably about 70% of the time.... __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Dec 9th, 2019, 23:16	#4
R-P Master Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 14:00 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rozenburg NL	I had some issues with my geartronic, iirc lumpy shifts and even the wrong display in the DIM. I sprayed the connector above the gearbox with contact cleaner and haven't had any new issues in almost a decade. (I did do a flush later that year and CEM issues sometimes cause a clunck in my gearbox as well, but I see that as a different issue). __________________ Ex police Jan '04 V70 D5 AWD geartronic, and I've got the antenna-holes to prove it.

Dec 10th, 2019, 08:26	#6
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:14 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Facelift car doesn’t have a gearbox dipstick. There’s a combined level plug and drain plug on the gearbox sump under the car. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Dec 10th, 2019, 09:22	#10
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	Thanks guys, I was way off lol __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Dec 8th, 2019, 18:22	#2
stegreg VOC Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2023 15:09 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wolverhampton	dipstick is on the front, open bonnet, stand by n/s headlight, look down between radiator cowl and gearbox case, should see red coloured handle top, might have to tease a couple of rubber hoses out the way, but its down there, about half height of the engine so to speak.....not like a lot of auto dip sticks that stare you in the face the moment you open the bonnet.

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