Auto Transmission fault V70 awd

hellrotvic · Messages: 296 Registration: 06.29.2003

Hi my 99 V70 awd 57000K has developed this problem .Yellow arrow flashing permanent and when driving off from cold box seems to work but a bit sluggish then when warm feels as if its stuck in3rd.Pulling away very slow .Local non-franchised dealer diagnosed faulty solenoid and suggested updating software and adding additive had solved this on previous cars.Did the upgrade but on checking the tranny fuid it was very dark brown so recommended a fluid change plus additive. Has anyone any experience of this solution or am I looking at a new box which I can ill afford .Also I cant get this done till next Friday am I ok to drive it once per day 4 mile trip 30 mph max. Any help/advice really appreciated thank you

m.dystynkt.m · Messages: 92 Registration: 08.12.2003

Are there any signs of leaking from the gearbox? Have you checked the level? Sounds a bit like you're low on oil. Where are you as there are a few Volvo Indys around that may know exactly, or there is always what should be a free diagnosis from a dealer. You're milage is pretty low, so hope it's not serious. Oli

///M-COZMIC · Messages: 525 Registration: 05.17.2001

Hi no leaks and the oil level was ok but very dark.It is an indy I am using just querying if it is possible for a fluid chang to fix Thanks

EngineeredBLUR · Messages: 738 Registration: 08.04.2003

Hi, If the oil is very dark then I suspect that it is time to change the oil.. Des. . . ;)

Oxcart 1 · Messages: 3,815 Registration: 04.29.2001

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str8 gone · Messages: 560 Registration: 11.02.2003

The dark brown fluid indicated the fluid is shot, which it really shouldn't be for the milage. The fluid may also smell burnt and feel grainy to the fingers. You now use the car at your peril. The only way out as suggested is to quickly get a filter change and full flush of the box torque converter and oil cooler. Yes you will need the expensive synthetic fluid and yes your box may survive this , just . The more miles you put on the car now the chances of the box surviving are reduced. Seriously consider Amsoil ATF (club discount) as its special frictional properties and ability to errode the remaining rubbish and varnish left in the box is well know. If your car still drives then the chances are you will get away with it with Amsoil, if you continue to drive it until it doesn't then who knows. It may well be cheaper to get a cab for the week.