V50 G/box : - V50 2.4i Auto gearbox fault

Andruffwoody · May 17th, 2014, 05:41

I have recently purchased my first volvo . After wanting one for a while.
I have a 2006 V50 2.4i Automatic with 117000 miles

I have found a transmission problem but don't really know where to go with it
When driving at 60-70mph it's fine until I put my foot down.
Instead of dropping gear it seems to go into neutral for a moment then back into the original gear. Repeating this until I back my foot of. Creating quite an un-nerving experience for passengers and rubbish for overtaking.
Also when it changes from 2nd to 3rd it can make quite a jolt too.

Any suggestions as to what's wrong and possible fixes. Cheers

Clan · May 17th, 2014, 08:14

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Originally Posted by Andruffwoody

I have recently purchased my first volvo . After wanting one for a while.
I have a 2006 V50 2.4i Automatic with 117000 miles

I have found a transmission problem but don't really know where to go with it
When driving at 60-70mph it's fine until I put my foot down.
Instead of dropping gear it seems to go into neutral for a moment then back into the original gear. Repeating this until I back my foot of. Creating quite an un-nerving experience for passengers and rubbish for overtaking.
Also when it changes from 2nd to 3rd it can make quite a jolt too.

Any suggestions as to what's wrong and possible fixes. Cheers

I guess you have bought someone elses problem , any warranty?
All you can do is get the transmission oil changed . it is probably black ,and get a software update at a dealer. probably a 75% chance of it being ok after , depending on what is wrong of course . give it a few days after to re adapt before condeming it .

SonyVaio · May 17th, 2014, 18:49

As above!

Change fluid (ensure it is JWS3309 also known as Toyota Type IV (Type 4)). Then have a TCM (Transmission Control Module) software update conducted by a Volvo dealer along with having the ATF fluid counter reset (for the new ATF) and adaptions reset too.

It may also be worth getting the B4 servo cover changed too as it is a simple and cheap job but worth being done prior to the change of ATF fluid.

B4 Servo cover, complete ATF Fluid change (not just a drop and re-fill), software update, reset fluid counter, reset adaptions.

Andruffwoody · May 28th, 2014, 23:30

Thanks will look into it.
It seems to have lessened abit now tho. We shall see.

Cheers
A

BlueboyV50 · May 29th, 2014, 20:59

Andy,

I have a 2.4 D5 and was wondering if yours was diesel or petrol? Hope you get the problem sorted though.

Blueboy

Welton · May 30th, 2014, 07:04

Changing the fluid is always the best course of action as it is often neglected.

May 17th, 2014, 05:41	#1
Andruffwoody New Member Last Online: May 28th, 2014 23:30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dunstable - current California	V50 2.4i Auto gearbox fault I have recently purchased my first volvo . After wanting one for a while. I have a 2006 V50 2.4i Automatic with 117000 miles I have found a transmission problem but don't really know where to go with it When driving at 60-70mph it's fine until I put my foot down. Instead of dropping gear it seems to go into neutral for a moment then back into the original gear. Repeating this until I back my foot of. Creating quite an un-nerving experience for passengers and rubbish for overtaking. Also when it changes from 2nd to 3rd it can make quite a jolt too. Any suggestions as to what's wrong and possible fixes. Cheers

May 28th, 2014, 23:30	#4
Andruffwoody New Member Last Online: May 28th, 2014 23:30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dunstable - current California	Thankyou Thanks will look into it. It seems to have lessened abit now tho. We shall see. Cheers A

May 29th, 2014, 20:59	#5
BlueboyV50 New Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2019 08:19 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bedfordshire	Andy, I have a 2.4 D5 and was wondering if yours was diesel or petrol? Hope you get the problem sorted though. Blueboy __________________ I'm an agnostic, dyslexic insomniac. Last night I stayed awake all night wondering if there really was a dog!

May 30th, 2014, 07:04	#6
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Changing the fluid is always the best course of action as it is often neglected. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

May 17th, 2014, 18:49	#3
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	As above! Change fluid (ensure it is JWS3309 also known as Toyota Type IV (Type 4)). Then have a TCM (Transmission Control Module) software update conducted by a Volvo dealer along with having the ATF fluid counter reset (for the new ATF) and adaptions reset too. It may also be worth getting the B4 servo cover changed too as it is a simple and cheap job but worth being done prior to the change of ATF fluid. B4 Servo cover, complete ATF Fluid change (not just a drop and re-fill), software update, reset fluid counter, reset adaptions.

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