AW 55-50 Transmission Glad to help!

[Nick44]

Hi machavelu.
You have me confused, you said it is a manual car?
Manual cars don't flare.
Do you mean it's automatic, but you drive it in manual mode? (Geartronic)

[machavelu]

Originally Posted by Nick44

Hi machavelu.
You have me confused, you said it is a manual car?
Manual cars don't flare.
Do you mean it's automatic, but you drive it in manual mode? (Geartronic)

Nick44,

Yes! it's actually a manual gearbox. I mean to say it crunches when going from 2-3gear. It hangs like it's in neutral. Other gears are fine. What do you think could be the problem? Does it need drain and flush or software update? Heard there is no software update for a manual transmission.

[Jim314]

Could this be a bad synchronizer. You might try 'double clutching' on the shift from 2nd to 3rd, i.e., push in clutch, shift out of 2nd into neutral, let clutch out, push in clutch, shift into 3rd, let clutch out.

I wonder if you can shift from 2nd to 4th using ordinary clutching? Skipping 3rd would be inconvenient, but if the alternative is a repair that you can't afford right now, then you might be willing to do it for a while.

Can you shift from 1st to 3rd using ordinary clutching?

[machavelu]

Originally Posted by Jim314

Could this be a bad synchronizer. You might try 'double clutching' on the shift from 2nd to 3rd, i.e., push in clutch, shift out of 2nd into neutral, let clutch out, push in clutch, shift into 3rd, let clutch out.

I wonder if you can shift from 2nd to 4th using ordinary clutching? Skipping 3rd would be inconvenient, but if the alternative is a repair that you can't afford right now, then you might be willing to do it for a while.

Can you shift from 1st to 3rd using ordinary clutching?

Yea! At the moment, I'm shifting from 2-4 but it can be very frustrating cause I need to rev up a bit more before coming down to 4. You might be right that it's the synchronizer whatever that means. I called an independent volvo garage Pye& sons they told me it could be the (soloniod) sorry if i get the spelling right. However, they referred me to a gearbox specialist in Mosley. I'm just afraid it could cost me loads. Haven't got the cash. Do you have an idea what I should do to remedy this annoying problems?

[RM955I]

A very basic question here.....what is the correct way to measure the ATF level with the dipstick.

I have been told that hot is better than cold; also I have read that when hot, you should go through all positions for the gears for a couple of seconds each, turn the engine off and then let the car stand for 2 minutes. Others say measure it with the engine running????

It's a basic but important question :-)

[dave_s13]

52 plate v70 d5 auto. 130k miles.

Fine when cold but when up to temp it will give a jolt when slowing for a junction/roundabout. Seems to be the change from 2 to 1.

Fluid was flushed a couple of thousand miles ago with no improve

Any ideas on what it could be most welcome.

[dave_s13]

Originally Posted by RM955I

A very basic question here.....what is the correct way to measure the ATF level with the dipstick.

I have been told that hot is better than cold; also I have read that when hot, you should go through all positions for the gears for a couple of seconds each, turn the engine off and then let the car stand for 2 minutes. Others say measure it with the engine running????

It's a basic but important question :-)

Definately check with engine running - I can't remember which way it goes but if you check it with the engine off it will either under-read or over-read by a massive amount.

This is what I did when I flushed mine. Let it settle for 10 mins or so, engine on, check cold level. If looks ok take it for a drive until the engine temp needle reads half way, check level again. Fill/drain as you think.

If you do a measured drain/flush/fill you end up with pretty much the same volume of fluid in there.

[Bernard333]

Originally Posted by machavelu

Yea! At the moment, I'm shifting from 2-4 but it can be very frustrating cause I need to rev up a bit more before coming down to 4. You might be right that it's the synchronizer whatever that means. I called an independent volvo garage Pye& sons they told me it could be the (soloniod) sorry if i get the spelling right. However, they referred me to a gearbox specialist in Mosley. I'm just afraid it could cost me loads. Haven't got the cash. Do you have an idea what I should do to remedy this annoying problems?

If you have a problem with a manual Volvo gearbox there is no point getting it repaired because they cost so little for a good used one . An M56 gearbox for S60/V70 etc can be had for £50 . The manuals do not normally give trouble so used gearboxes pile up in breakers yards as there is very little demand .

[machavelu]

Originally Posted by Bernard333

If you have a problem with a manual Volvo gearbox there is no point getting it repaired because they cost so little for a good used one . An M56 gearbox for S60/V70 etc can be had for £50 . The manuals do not normally give trouble so used gearboxes pile up in breakers yards as there is very little demand .

Thanks Benard333. Do you have an idea where i can source one? I live in Birmingham west midlands and have not heard of any scrap yard i could get one.

[Nick44]

Totally agree with Bernard.
Try Salvo Group (just google them)
They supply guarenteed units by mail order