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by erdonline_1
06 Feb 2013, 20:42
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: '99 S70 transmission issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3878

Re: '99 S70 transmission issues

So a few people have brought up the compatibility of turbo vs. n/a transmissions, front vs. awd, etc. 4-speed vs. 5-speed autos, etc. This is what I have put together, but there seemed to be a few disagreements, so maybe someone will confirm:

Did all turbos came with 5-speed automatic transmissions ...
by erdonline_1
05 Feb 2013, 18:18
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: '99 S70 transmission issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3878

Re: '99 S70 transmission issues

I'm thinking of having a used transmission put in, but there seems to be some disagreement between the dealer and my local mechanic about what might fit. Local mechanic says front wheel drive or all-wheel drive trans will work, just no diff to connect. Dealer says no.

Unsure if the trans from a ...
by erdonline_1
05 Feb 2013, 13:52
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: '99 S70 transmission issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3878

Re: '99 S70 transmission issues

I know, I should have checked more closely, but when I checked after the failure, the fluid was black.

The mechanic didn't tell me exactly what the code was, but said it was a solenoid, but that the transmission was toast. He said it was a toss-up between putting in a used or rebuilt and cutting ...
by erdonline_1
05 Feb 2013, 09:02
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: '99 S70 transmission issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3878

Re: '99 S70 transmission issues

Here's a follow-up to some of the suggestions:

It did slightly slip out of whatever gear it was in as I drove it, but for the first mile the day after the lights initially came on, it seemed to shift normally through the gears, not stuck in third. Then it slipped out, I think while it was in third ...
by erdonline_1
04 Feb 2013, 23:24
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: '99 S70 transmission issues
Replies: 17
Views: 3878

'99 S70 transmission issues

I just purchased on Friday a 1999 S70 base model with the 5-cyl. non-turbo and automatic transmission, with 193,000 miles on the car. I drove the car an hour home from the seller, and then back and forth to work over the weekend. Last night, a half mile from home, the up arrow started flashing and ...