Found a V70 with a manual at the junkyard...swap?

Acetheprince · Post by **Acetheprince** » 02 Mar 2020, 12:53

I went to my local junkyard to grab some interior pieces for my 2001 XC70...I found a CLEAN 2001 V70 that has a manual in it...the vin was YV1SW61R911113720..which when decoded shows that it’s an automatic??? I was thinking about going back during the week and taking the transmission and ”swap needed” parts out in case my automatic ever shits the bed (it is an 01 after all..)..but the car is FWD and not a turbo so am not sure if it’s even possible

Basically my questions are if its even possible to use the FWD non-turbo manual transmission and also the vin decoding as a automatic, why?

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 02 Mar 2020, 13:17

If you want to keep the AWD you need a M58 or M66.

There is no way to determine if the car was original equipped with a manual from the VIN number. In some cases you can eliminate a manual transmission and determine that it was equipped with a automatic but never can determine that it was equipped with a manual from the VIN. The VIN decoders defaults on the side of the most probable, which is an automatic.

There are no manual only engine codes and there are no transmission codes in 2001 VIN numbers.

2001 Engine codes
29 = B4204T3 (auto only)
53 = B5234T3(auto/man)
56 = B5244 (auto only)
58 = B5244T3 (auto only), (AWD auto) & (AWD/XC auto)
61 = B5244S (auto/man)
90 = B6284T (auto only)
94 = B6294S (auto only)

Post by **oragex** » 02 Mar 2020, 13:39

These swaps are all but easy and may require some software programming

Post by **abscate** » 02 Mar 2020, 13:42

You will also need to reprgram your ECU to take the M56 inputs and ignore the lack of AT inputs - my guess is yagger can do this for you.

Acetheprince · Post by **Acetheprince** » 02 Mar 2020, 17:33

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑02 Mar 2020, 13:17 If you want to keep the AWD you need a M58 or M66.

There is no way to determine if the car was original equipped with a manual from the VIN number. In some cases you can eliminate a manual transmission and determine that it was equipped with a automatic but never can determine that it was equipped with a manual from the VIN. The VIN decoders defaults on the side of the most probable, which is an automatic.

There are no manual only engine codes and there are no transmission codes in 2001 VIN numbers.

2001 Engine codes
29 = B4204T3 (auto only)
53 = B5234T3(auto/man)
56 = B5244 (auto only)
58 = B5244T3 (auto only), (AWD auto) & (AWD/XC auto)
61 = B5244S (auto/man)
90 = B6284T (auto only)
94 = B6294S (auto only)

Ahhh..thank you very much sir, I figured there was a catch to using a fwd tranny in a awd car.. I’m new to Volvo, i built nissans most my life..can you tell me which cars were equipped with the M58 and the M66 so I can keep an eye peeled, thanks

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 02 Mar 2020, 18:14

Acetheprince wrote: ↑02 Mar 2020, 17:33 can you tell me which cars were equipped with the M58 and the M66 so I can keep an eye peeled, thanks

M58
2007 - 2010 Volvo C30
2007 - 2010 Volvo S40
1998 - 2004 Volvo C70 Convertible
1998 - 2002 Volvo C70 Coupe
1998 - 2000 Volvo S70
1998 - 2000 Volvo V70
1999 - 2006 Volvo S80

At least two versions: M58H, RATIO 4.0:1 and M58L2, RATIO 4.25:1

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M66
2007 - 2013 Volvo C30
2004 - 2010 Volvo S40
2005 - 2008 Volvo S60
2005 - 2007 Volvo V70

Not sure now many versions.

It is pretty clear he does not want the M56. If anybody wants it, it is at the Johnston, RI Pick-N-Pull on row 8.

Acetheprince · Post by **Acetheprince** » 02 Mar 2020, 19:22

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑02 Mar 2020, 18:14
Acetheprince wrote: ↑02 Mar 2020, 17:33 can you tell me which cars were equipped with the M58 and the M66 so I can keep an eye peeled, thanks
M58
2007 - 2010 Volvo C30
2007 - 2010 Volvo S40
1998 - 2004 Volvo C70 Convertible
1998 - 2002 Volvo C70 Coupe
1998 - 2000 Volvo S70
1998 - 2000 Volvo V70
1999 - 2006 Volvo S80

At least two versions: M58H, RATIO 4.0:1 and M58L2, RATIO 4.25:1

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M66
2007 - 2013 Volvo C30
2004 - 2010 Volvo S40
2005 - 2008 Volvo S60
2005 - 2007 Volvo V70

Not sure now many versions.

It is pretty clear he does not want the M56. If anybody wants it, it is at the Johnston, RI Pick-N-Pull on row 8.

Lmao you’re good! How’d you know Mr smarty pants

Post by **abscate** » 02 Mar 2020, 19:24

Row 52

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 02 Mar 2020, 19:31

Acetheprince wrote: ↑02 Mar 2020, 19:22 Lmao you’re good! How’d you know Mr smarty pants

1. Rode Island in your profile in your profile.
2. I knew there are two Pick-n-Pulls in the Providence metro.
3. Searched the Pick-n-Pull inventory for the Providence area.
4. Found the VIN number you listed.

Keep it neat, trim your quotes.

Acetheprince · Post by **Acetheprince** » 02 Mar 2020, 19:33

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑02 Mar 2020, 19:31
Acetheprince wrote: ↑02 Mar 2020, 19:22 Lmao you’re good! How’d you know Mr smarty pants
1. Rode Island in your profile in your profile.
2. I knew there are two Pick-n-Pulls in the Providence metro.
3. Searched the Pick-n-Pull inventory for the Providence area.
4. Found the VIN number you listed.

Fair enough lol, thanks for the help again sir!!