V70 Classic auto box light

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 26 Jun 2005, 17:43

Hello all, I ve got a 2000 v70 Classic - the orange arrow which shows up when you use W or the lower gears is constantly flashing, any ideas?

Thanks

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 27 Jun 2005, 08:15

Anonymous wrote:Hello all, I ve got a 2000 v70 Classic - the orange arrow which shows up when you use W or the lower gears is constantly flashing, any ideas?

Thanks

Guess not then

Anyone know how I can reset the Auto box ECU? I take it is a fault with that.????

Post by **matthew1** » 27 Jun 2005, 11:16

You need to have your code(s) read. This talks about it:
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/chat/p ... ight=codes

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 27 Jun 2005, 12:41

matthew1 wrote:You need to have your code(s) read. This talks about it:
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/chat/p ... ight=codes

Cheers Matt, what is so "dreaded" of the flashing arrow????

the car seems fine - is the GB about to go???

Thanks, Steve

Post by **matthew1** » 27 Jun 2005, 12:55

The dreaded flashing arrow is dreaded because the transmission is -- with the exception of the engine -- the most expensive item on the car to replace. And in *some* cases a flashing arrow can mean it's toast. But that scenario is statistically in a tiny minority.

If the car seems fine and doesn't lurch forward from a stop, it's probably a minor fault picked up by the OBDII system.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 27 Jun 2005, 15:25

matthew1 wrote:The dreaded flashing arrow is dreaded because the transmission is -- with the exception of the engine -- the most expensive item on the car to replace. And in *some* cases a flashing arrow can mean it's toast. But that scenario is statistically in a tiny minority.

If the car seems fine and doesn't lurch forward from a stop, it's probably a minor fault picked up by the OBDII system.

Cheers Matt, the car is fine no problems with the box at all!! changes when it should and silky smooth

Am i right in thnking that my local Volvo dealer should read the codes for free?

Post by **matthew1** » 27 Jun 2005, 15:33

They're the most likely to charge for it. But do call -- you never know. Call local Volvo mechanics and parts stores; they're more likely to read codes for free.