Transmission service required. PLEASE HELP

Johannapage · Mar 15th, 2016, 03:45

Hi all,

Just bought an XC90, 2004 with 150k on the clock

I've had it two days and a warning light has just come on indications I need a transmission service required and also a regular service

Not worried about the regular service as this will be done asap but pretty worried about what transmission service required means! Google seems to be telling me the gearbox is about to die!!!!please help and put my mind at rest as to what the problem might be and rough costs associated!

Thanks in advance!

Johannapage · Mar 15th, 2016, 06:34

If it helps it's a D5 engine, automatic not the T6 which I've read is über bad?

Ade2015 · Mar 15th, 2016, 08:48

Blimey, were you up all night worrying about this!
Is the car still driving ok and shifting smoothly?
I'm sure others will be along soon to offer further advice, but if you search other threads on here it seems that there is a timer that records transmission temperature over a certain temp and if the timer reaches a high enough value than that can trigger this message. This can happen if the transmission has had a hard life - lots of towing etc.
It may just be that you need a fluid change (search 'gibbons method') and the message resetting by a dealer or independent with the right equipment.
There may however be other causes if you have other symptoms - fingers crossed!
I think first step is likely to be to get a full code read from the car and see if that throws anything else up.

sreviz · Mar 15th, 2016, 09:31

As Ade2015 said, read the codes and do the fluid change asap.
Check the colour of the fluid from the dip stick hidden below the airbox. Shoukd be pinkish if it is dark brown it might needed changing.

You can easily remove the old fluid just by removing the bolt from bottom and then refill it from the dip stick hole.
Or do a proper gibbons method which I did a year ago.
That might solve the problem. There are cheaper ATF fluid in the market though.

sreviz · Mar 15th, 2016, 09:41

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7WfY8MQc1B8

Johannapage · Mar 15th, 2016, 13:53

Yes I have been up all night worrying. I work nights though so allowed!

Off to the garage in a moment to see what's going on

Fingers crossed

Not sure where I stand otherwise from a legal view point

ifzal123 · Mar 15th, 2016, 15:01

Did you buy it from a trader or was it a private sale?

If from trader you should have a warranty of at least 30 days. Take it back

Mar 15th, 2016, 03:45	#1
Johannapage New Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2016 23:50 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Somerset	Transmission service required. PLEASE HELP Hi all, Just bought an XC90, 2004 with 150k on the clock I've had it two days and a warning light has just come on indications I need a transmission service required and also a regular service Not worried about the regular service as this will be done asap but pretty worried about what transmission service required means! Google seems to be telling me the gearbox is about to die!!!!please help and put my mind at rest as to what the problem might be and rough costs associated! Thanks in advance!

Mar 15th, 2016, 09:31	#4
sreviz Master Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, Wallington	As Ade2015 said, read the codes and do the fluid change asap. Check the colour of the fluid from the dip stick hidden below the airbox. Shoukd be pinkish if it is dark brown it might needed changing. You can easily remove the old fluid just by removing the bolt from bottom and then refill it from the dip stick hole. Or do a proper gibbons method which I did a year ago. That might solve the problem. There are cheaper ATF fluid in the market though. __________________ Volvo Xc90 D5 2005 Euro 3 D5244T- Auto. Volvo V40 D2 2016 cross country Engine D4204T8.

Mar 15th, 2016, 09:41	#5
sreviz Master Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, Wallington	http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7WfY8MQc1B8 __________________ Volvo Xc90 D5 2005 Euro 3 D5244T- Auto. Volvo V40 D2 2016 cross country Engine D4204T8.

Mar 15th, 2016, 06:34	#2
Johannapage New Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2016 23:50 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Somerset	If it helps it's a D5 engine, automatic not the T6 which I've read is über bad?

Mar 15th, 2016, 08:48	#3
Ade2015 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 10:57 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Leeds	Blimey, were you up all night worrying about this! Is the car still driving ok and shifting smoothly? I'm sure others will be along soon to offer further advice, but if you search other threads on here it seems that there is a timer that records transmission temperature over a certain temp and if the timer reaches a high enough value than that can trigger this message. This can happen if the transmission has had a hard life - lots of towing etc. It may just be that you need a fluid change (search 'gibbons method') and the message resetting by a dealer or independent with the right equipment. There may however be other causes if you have other symptoms - fingers crossed! I think first step is likely to be to get a full code read from the car and see if that throws anything else up.

Mar 15th, 2016, 13:53	#6
Johannapage New Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2016 23:50 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Somerset	Yes I have been up all night worrying. I work nights though so allowed! Off to the garage in a moment to see what's going on Fingers crossed Not sure where I stand otherwise from a legal view point

Mar 15th, 2016, 15:01	#7
ifzal123 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2020 18:43 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Birmingham	Did you buy it from a trader or was it a private sale? If from trader you should have a warranty of at least 30 days. Take it back

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