Transmission slow to shift into drive, 2002 XC70

FritzMissel · Post by **FritzMissel** » 19 Oct 2007, 20:32

I recently purchased a 2002 XC70 with 57K miles on it...looks like new inside and out. Only complaint is that when I shift from park or reverse into drive, there is a second or two delay. Anyone else have this problem? Is it a problem or typical for this car? I notice a slight delay in just about everything else (door locks, etc). Mechanic drove car and said the delay was normal. Once in drive it shifts like a champ. I know there have been no software upgrades. Thanks!

Post by **JRL** » 19 Oct 2007, 21:27

I would do a tranny flush, maybe just a drain and fill.
Get the latest tranny software download (there were at least two upgrades over the years) and it should be better.
Door locks are slow to react

notny41 · Post by **notny41** » 29 Oct 2007, 19:59

Flushed my tranny and still exactly same as yours - I have an s60 though.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 29 Oct 2007, 20:17

Need to do the software download as well, like JRL said.

Gunnar75 · Post by **Gunnar75** » 02 Nov 2007, 14:39

I have a 2001 S60 2.4t with 70k and it does the same thing. I plan to get into the dealer for the software updates but I really do not trust any dealership.

I may wait until it dies then fix it. Had several cars that the transmission went out very soon after a "flush".

Any advice would help me as well

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 02 Nov 2007, 16:35

The transmission dies if the fluid is old and damage has already been done. Flush it early and avoid its death....seriously.

Post by **JRL** » 02 Nov 2007, 16:49

MadeInJapan wrote:The transmission dies if the fluid is old and damage has already been done. Flush it early and avoid its death....seriously.

If not, at least do a drain and fill

2002V70 · Post by **2002V70** » 03 Nov 2007, 07:50

My car has the same problem. Only happens when the car is cold. If you just rev the engine slightly in neutral before putting trans in drive, it will not have the delay. This is obviously not a fix but it should prolong the trans life.
B.T.W I have flushed the trans twice with 12 liters of fluid each time and have had the software update done. Nil fix.
I spoke with a trans mechanic and he says probably the drive solenoid is weak and slow to engage in the cold. Reving it will supply more fliud press and move the solenoid.

2002V70 · Post by **2002V70** » 06 Nov 2007, 12:49

I bit the bullet today. Ordered a new valve body. Will put it in in 2 weeks. I will update with the results. Any one replaced one of these yet? Looks like a fairly simple job.

Joy Driver · Post by **Joy Driver** » 17 Nov 2007, 07:55

2002V70,

Looking forward to hearing your report.

Where did you order your valve body from?
Do you have a specific part number?
I will probably have the shop do ours, however.

I have the same problem with my 2002 xc, everything runs great except for the slight delay first thing in the morning. I had the tranny flushed at 38k, now have 68k. I also had all software upgrades, with no improvements. I'm pretty sure a new valve body is what will be needed next. The problem is sporadic during the warm months but consistent during the winter. I find that backing into my garage and shifting from P-D does not result in a delay, only from R-D or R-N-D. I tried revving the engine, but it did not help.

Thanks, keep us posted.