2002 XC70 Transmission

PittXC70 · Post by **PittXC70** » 09 Jul 2007, 10:47

My transmission seems to hesitate before going into gear when I shift from park to drive. Could this be due to low fluid levels in the transmission? If so how can I add/check fluid levels? tranmission seems to run fine other than when shifting into drive. Any insight would be great.

thanks

Post by **JRL** » 09 Jul 2007, 11:00

You have to push the intake hose aside to find the hidden dipstick, then you should flush or at least drain and fill the transmission unless the fluid is red (which I doubt)!
Have the latest software installed at a dealer

PittXC70 · Post by **PittXC70** » 09 Jul 2007, 11:21

Thanks...I will take a look. Sorry for posting in wrong forum I will move it. You mention having software installed. What software would that be?

Post by **billofdurham** » 09 Jul 2007, 11:25

I will move it.

Moved for you - part of the moderator's job.

Bill.

Post by **JRL** » 09 Jul 2007, 13:27

PittXC70 wrote:Thanks...I will take a look. Sorry for posting in wrong forum I will move it. You mention having software installed. What software would that be?

Transmission software.
Volvo upgrades software usually every 6 months or so. There were at least TWO upgrades for 2002's

2002V70 · Post by **2002V70** » 25 Jul 2007, 13:19

I had the software update recently performed. It is a huge improvement over the old sw. It will still jerk into gear in the morning unless I rev the engine a little in neutral before shifting into drive. All other issues are resolved. The shift flare is gone. The cold shift into drive problem is I believe one of the shift solenoids and should probably be replaced. I think I will just live with this issue as I don't think it will affect the performance or longevety of the trans.