transmission slip / not engaging

Post by **davemini** » 17 Jun 2012, 18:50

Hi All

(this has prob been covered but I couldn't find anything to relate)

I hope you can point me in the right direction!

The transmission in my 2000 V70se (151k) started slipping / not engaging any gears.

It seems like it only happens when it's cold. When it happens and I turn off the car for a few minutes it will work then for a few minutes.

I would really appreciate any advice you could give me.

BIG THANKS
Dave

Post by **rspi** » 17 Jun 2012, 22:28

Check the fluid level, rool the shifter through the gears 20 times and report back.

Post by **MoVolvos** » 18 Jun 2012, 00:25

rspi wrote:Check the fluid level, rool the shifter through the gears 20 times and report back.

While checking the level look at the condition also. Worn out fluid can cause poor to no shifting. If that is the case do a quick Drain and Fill to see if it makes any difference. If it does than go with a Transmission Flush.

Blessings,
BKM
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Post by **JRL** » 18 Jun 2012, 07:48

Theat's not a PNP issue
This car has a 5 speed, (1st year) and prone to failure
I would do several drain and fills until the fluidis 100% clean, reset adaptions, do a drive cycle and see what happens

Post by **davemini** » 18 Jun 2012, 08:30

Thanks for the info

i forgot to mention that I got a Drain and Fill done on Saturday morning.

I checked the fluid level this morning, it's a nice red/pink color.

When I checked it, I started the car and went through the gears from Park to Low and Back to Park. (stopping for about 2 sec in each selection)
When I checked the level it was low, then I cleaned it and checked it 2 more times and it's was reading over the full line....

Any ideas ?

It still works in all gears when cold. am I looking at a new trans ? please tell me I'm not

Post by **jblackburn** » 18 Jun 2012, 09:14

An improper amount of fluid could cause it to act up. So could the wrong TYPE of fluid (hopefully they used the JWS 3309 and not standard Dexron-III that all of the other 4-speeds take).

Fluid should always be checked at the HOT mark on the dipstick, with it facing towards the sky. Since you can't drive it to get it hot...

I dunno, at this point, I think I'd try a full flush through the cooler hoses - and make sure that you fill to the proper level after the last pump out. Start with 3-3.5 qts, run it around for a bit, and then check the level again.

Post by **davemini** » 18 Jun 2012, 15:18

I'm sending it to the hospital tomorrow

www.rawbearperformance.com )

I'll update when I hear the good / bad news. I'm without it a day and already i miss it

Post by **davemini** » 19 Jun 2012, 15:09

Well the doc says it's shot ! and he's been quoted 4k to rebuild it, it comes with a 3 Year or 50k Warranty..
it's a AW55-50/51SN ( if that helps )

Do you think this is a fair price ?

Been thinking of trying to sell it and get something else, but am i just going to run into the same issue again ??

Ideas ?

Post by **MoVolvos** » 19 Jun 2012, 18:06

davemini wrote:
It still works in all gears when cold.

jblackburn wrote:An improper amount of fluid could cause it to act up. So could the wrong TYPE of fluid (hopefully they used the JWS 3309 and not standard Dexron-III that all of the other 4-speeds take).

Fluid should always be checked at the HOT mark on the dipstick, with it facing towards the sky. Since you can't drive it to get it hot...

I dunno, at this point, I think I'd try a full flush through the cooler hoses - and make sure that you fill to the proper level after the last pump out. Start with 3-3.5 qts, run it around for a bit, and then check the level again.

davemini wrote:
Been thinking of trying to sell it and get something else, but am i just going to run into the same issue again ??

Ideas ?

Being it still functions when cold I would consider a Full Flush before selling it at a lost or spending that much money for a new Trans. I had an 88 Mazda 323 that basically stop moving. After changing the Fluid to Swepco and adding a Hayden Trans-cooler it was back on the road flying though it had a shift flare. I told the person who bought it for $700 that they must use the Swepco and nothing else. During the test drive I would drive it hard for him and he was surprised how fast it was.

Friend's 2001 Odyssey with ~ 178K original miles had a bad kick-down problem and we flushed it with Swepco and change the motor oil over to Swepco also. The problem has returned slightly after 10,000 miles (still with Swepco Trans and Motor Oil) but he said the stuff is great as the Van is still silent on the road and very powerful. The Swepco just might keep it going as heat seems to be the factor.

Volvo S70 Upper Transmission Hose Removal. Green Clip

Drain and fill first with new Fluid then instead of continuous fill and flush you would stop after 3 quarts to fill with fresh fluid and continue (repeat) till the entire system has been purged

Independent Volvo uses quite a bit of Swepco - I am sure they would not mind you calling for advise on your transmission
http://www.yelp.com/biz/independent-vol ... lnut-creek

714 20W
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/sho ... o_pg10.htm

306 10W-30 or 15W-40 depending on weather and change once a year or twice if you have 4 seasons
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/sho ... co_pg8.htm

Blessings
BKM
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Post by **davemini** » 20 Jun 2012, 09:09

UpDate:
It's now not making it 2 blocks from cold. AHHHHHH

Looks like a rebuild or scrap the hole thing