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Nov 8th, 2008, 18:46 | #1 |
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Second opinion on potential gearbox problem
HI all.
What a great site this is! There's obviously a lot of Volvo knowledge in here, so I was wondering if anyone could advise on a problem I'm having with my 2001 V70 T5 geartonic. It has about 77k on the clock and had a full Volvo dealer service history when I bought it about 18 months ago. I took it in for its 90k service recently at a well known Volvo specialists (not a dealer, but they have all the kit) that I've used for a few years now and mentioned to them a couple of minor niggles I'd noticed.
The service centre say they checked the ATF and it looks and smells fine, so they didnt change it. They also say that they put the car on their computer and couldnt find any faults. And there are no warning lights on the dash. I had the gearbox software updated about a year ago to cure the "neutral when stopped" issue, and they tell me the software is up to date. But regardless of all that, they tell me they think there's something wrong with the gearbox and that I'll need a new one, and quoted me about £3000! Other than the issues described, the car drives fine, but as we're off on a couple of fairly long trips soon, fully loaded with the kids in the car, I'm now wondering whether I shoudl risk it. Conking out on a motorway in the early hours in winter doesnt appeal much. Has anyone had similar problems? Should I take it to another Volvo specialist for a second opinion? Any advice gratefully received. Many thanks |
Nov 11th, 2008, 18:15 | #2 |
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Sorry to bump this, but can anyone help...?
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Posted in wrong section - apologies - please dont reply to this thread.
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