V70: Gearbox - Poor accleration on kick down

Barry Hamblin · Jun 3rd, 2009, 14:08

I have a V70 2008 D5 185bhp new shape, which is used as an emergency vehicle.

The problem im having is on kick down, there is no power.

Its been back numerous times and the dealers cant solve problem.

Is it a common fault or am i on my own.

Big Swede · Jun 3rd, 2009, 20:19

I had the same problem with an S80. I thought it was a bit sluggish but "going alright" until I had an engine management update done just over a week ago by my local Volvo dealer. I don't know what they did but the improvement in acceleration at 60 - 70 MPH is amazing. The car is just a lot sharper to drive and I would appear to be getting approx 2-3 miles per gallon more.
I would suggest you ask your dealer for a VIDA inspection. This reviews, and where necessary, updates you engine management system.
I hope this is of some help.
Big Swede.

dodgyken · Jun 4th, 2009, 08:29

As per BS - get Volvo to read the codes/errors and apply the latest software.

John Jam · Jun 27th, 2009, 11:01

I have a 2005 v70 and have had trouble with kickdown. when accelerating after kickdown the gearbopx misses a gear and I have to take my foot off the accelerator to allow it to pick up the gear again.

Jun 3rd, 2009, 14:08	#1
Barry Hamblin New Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2009 09:27 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: leeds	Poor accleration on kick down I have a V70 2008 D5 185bhp new shape, which is used as an emergency vehicle. The problem im having is on kick down, there is no power. Its been back numerous times and the dealers cant solve problem. Is it a common fault or am i on my own.

Jun 3rd, 2009, 20:19	#2
Big Swede Big Swede Last Online: Feb 20th, 2011 14:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Moira	Sluggish performance - Volvo update I had the same problem with an S80. I thought it was a bit sluggish but "going alright" until I had an engine management update done just over a week ago by my local Volvo dealer. I don't know what they did but the improvement in acceleration at 60 - 70 MPH is amazing. The car is just a lot sharper to drive and I would appear to be getting approx 2-3 miles per gallon more. I would suggest you ask your dealer for a VIDA inspection. This reviews, and where necessary, updates you engine management system. I hope this is of some help. Big Swede.

Jun 27th, 2009, 11:01	#4
John Jam New Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2013 17:20 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: shrewsbury	kickdown problem I have a 2005 v70 and have had trouble with kickdown. when accelerating after kickdown the gearbopx misses a gear and I have to take my foot off the accelerator to allow it to pick up the gear again.

Jun 4th, 2009, 08:29	#3
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	As per BS - get Volvo to read the codes/errors and apply the latest software.

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