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Jun 14th, 2010, 09:00 | #1 |
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V70 g/box woes: reported success in fixing?
Hello, first post and all that. Greetings from SW London.
I have a 2003 V70 2.4t geartronic. 111k miles. I have the dreaded clonking gearbox when slowing down/pulling away which, thanks to this forum, I see is a not uncommon problem. I have been in touch with independent volvo speacialist DMW in south wimbledon who have quoted around £400-450 to flush the g/box oil, new software etc etc but they warned that it has only been successful in some cars. So....before I spend that kind of cash on an elderly car, may I ask what sort of success and feedback other users have had with this repair? Is it worth it, or do I chop it in for something else? Is it possible to tell before doing this fix if it will be a success - does it depend upon how severe the problem is now? |
Jun 14th, 2010, 09:04 | #2 |
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If you can do this yourself, (plenty of advice /photos on here) it should not cost you more than around £80 to flush the box with the correct JWS 3309 spec fluid.
As for predicting success, I don't know a way to do that. Your call I guess but an £80 punt is worth a try I'd say. |
Jun 14th, 2010, 09:14 | #3 |
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Are you 100 percent sure it's the gearbox ?
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Jun 14th, 2010, 09:28 | #4 |
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well I think so, but happy to be advised differently - gear box is very jerky when slowing down, or moving away from stop. those with any mechanical sympathy would wince occasionally it's so rough.
have checked g/box oil and it's mucky brown/black which I believe is a tell tale sign. the best way I am finding to minimise the jerky-ness is to put it in manual mode and be ever so gentle with the changes, taking my foot off the accelerator when doing so which helps. |
Jun 14th, 2010, 09:41 | #5 |
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I have a 2001 V70 with a faulty autobox which hasnt moved far in nearly two years , the only positive thing thats helped was cleaning up the electrical connectors to the gearbox which restored forward drive ( it would only go in reverse originally) but its still got problems which I have been unable to get fixed economically and I am advised by other forum members that its not a good idea to try a diy repair . With no gaurantee I certainly wouldnt pay £400 for the ATF oil change and whats the software cost from a main dealer maybe £100 ? I agree £80 for a diy job probably worth the risk and at least you will know the box has been flushed and not just emptied and filled up , then take it to a main dealer for the software .
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Jun 14th, 2010, 09:48 | #6 |
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Geartronic ATF Change
From your description of the ATF as Chris says is a Flush is the place to start. It can be done in about 1/2hr to 45mins yourself with tea breaks the cost is minimal £80 to £100 depending where you buy the ATF. Once done a Dealer or good Independent can upgrade the software (Did our two P2 V70's in Jan, Doves charged £37 per car to reset the fluid counter, upgrade software plus supplied a Health Check report on each car)
You have learned something valuable, stay away from your Dealer £400 +??? Find a good Independent there must be several in South London? |
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