Gear stick

rybi · Aug 27th, 2012, 19:19

Alright guys, this is my first post. Got my first ever Volvo last week, an S40 sport diesel 06. Anyway, I've noticed the gear stick shows no resistance to being put into reverse. So much so, that I've mistakenly put it into reverse a few times instead of first. This is the first volvo I've ever driven, but I'm assuming it's not supposed to do this? If indeed the gear stick isn't supposed to this, is it a common problem and does anyone have any advice on how to correct the problem. Thanks!

Daim · Aug 27th, 2012, 19:28

As there are 5 different manual boxes with different shift patterns and construction designs, it is hard to guess which one you have.

What engine are you driving and how many gears does the box have?

Being a Sport, I'd assume it is a 2.0d? Means it would be either an M56 (5 speed) or MMT6 W3 (6 speed).

R top left or bottom right...

If MMT6 then you should have to push it down and then over. If you can move it straight over, then the R-block has broken. Afaik it is only plastic. But you need to replace the entire mount which holds the stick too...

rybi · Aug 27th, 2012, 20:09

Thanks for the reply. The engine is a 2.0d with a six speed gear box; reverse to the top left. I'd noticed the gear stick could be pushed down; and suspected that it would be in order to get it into reverse but obviously its going into reverse without having to push it down.

Ninja59 · Aug 27th, 2012, 20:31

sounds like it is broken or remove somehow, in time mine wont engage reverse without going down.

Aug 27th, 2012, 19:19	#1
rybi New Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2016 23:17 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	Gear stick Alright guys, this is my first post. Got my first ever Volvo last week, an S40 sport diesel 06. Anyway, I've noticed the gear stick shows no resistance to being put into reverse. So much so, that I've mistakenly put it into reverse a few times instead of first. This is the first volvo I've ever driven, but I'm assuming it's not supposed to do this? If indeed the gear stick isn't supposed to this, is it a common problem and does anyone have any advice on how to correct the problem. Thanks!

Aug 27th, 2012, 19:28	#2
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Today 06:58 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	As there are 5 different manual boxes with different shift patterns and construction designs, it is hard to guess which one you have. What engine are you driving and how many gears does the box have? Being a Sport, I'd assume it is a 2.0d? Means it would be either an M56 (5 speed) or MMT6 W3 (6 speed). R top left or bottom right... If MMT6 then you should have to push it down and then over. If you can move it straight over, then the R-block has broken. Afaik it is only plastic. But you need to replace the entire mount which holds the stick too... __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Aug 27th, 2012, 20:09	#3
rybi New Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2016 23:17 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	Thanks for the reply. The engine is a 2.0d with a six speed gear box; reverse to the top left. I'd noticed the gear stick could be pushed down; and suspected that it would be in order to get it into reverse but obviously its going into reverse without having to push it down.

Aug 27th, 2012, 20:31	#4
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	sounds like it is broken or remove somehow, in time mine wont engage reverse without going down.

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