2001 V70 Shifts hard on downshift from 2 to 1

1foren · Post by **1foren** » 25 Jan 2010, 16:09

New to Volvo. While taking a corner without throttle car down shifts hard from second to first. It is fine up shifting

Post by **jblackburn** » 25 Jan 2010, 17:20

What speed does this happen at?

I know what you're talking about, when I go around twisty downhill roads in L mode, my car will abruptly downshift, but your car shouldn't be doing this in Drive.

Do you know if the tranny software update has been done on your car?

1foren · Post by **1foren** » 25 Jan 2010, 18:44

Slow speed. In drive. After letting off throttle and making the corner when it shifts from sec. to 1st it shifts hard. I don't know about software. I just bought the car recently.

Georgeandkira · Post by **Georgeandkira** » 25 Jan 2010, 19:22

Hello, My car exhibited the exact same symptoms and the trannie download cured it. Mine was $60. I'll get you the p/n if you want. I assume it's the same. Also, how many miles on your 2001? Kira

chef · Post by **chef** » 25 Jan 2010, 20:01

chances are you need the software upgrade like others have mentioned..i got mine done over a week ago and noticed a difference. Funny when you think about it...they're the same company (tranny) that also makes for lexus/toyota..they last forever on those cars and not long on ours...how sad for volvo!
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Georgeandkira · Post by **Georgeandkira** » 25 Jan 2010, 20:49

Hello, I thought the same thing about the 2002 Saab's transmission. None dare call it planned (as in obsolescence). Three cheers for Ford (as in sarcasm). Kira

1foren · Post by **1foren** » 26 Jan 2010, 07:49

The Part number would be great. I am going to take it in to the dealership next couple of days.

Georgeandkira · Post by **Georgeandkira** » 26 Jan 2010, 09:01

Hello 1foren, On May 18,2009 a dealership installed p/n 30677036 into the TCM of my 2002 V70 non-turbo. I was charged $60+ state sales tax. Two trannie "sump dumps", with 3309 fluid, later that same week smoothed things almost completely. There remains a "double bump" upon putting the car into drive. I was told that means a valve body replacement will someday be necessary. We just finished a 1700 mile trip with no issues at all. When going from P to D I simply don't floor it. Post back and tell us what you do and learn. Kira

1foren · Post by **1foren** » 27 Jan 2010, 08:02

Thanks for all the guys are crook replies. I took my vehicle to Sanderson Volvo in Phx. Just a warning. Those guys are crooks!!!!! They told me the car was JUNK. Transmission needed replacing today. Rear main seal leaks (car never has had a drop of oil under it) etc, etc. I took it to Midas @ 83rd and Union Hills. Tony the Manager reviewed the dealer diagnosis. They went through the vehicle and after I had all the fluids flushed (just bought the car) he found that there was a motor mount that was bad. Far cry from the 10k the dealership wanted to charge.

1foren · Post by **1foren** » 02 Feb 2010, 09:09

Thanks Again for all the Replies. It turns out it was the Transmission Mount not the motor mount. So, A flush and new transmission mount and we are in Business. Shifts like a dream. thanks again to the Midas at 83rd avenue and Union hills. Ask for Tony. He is the Manager.