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[kwells114]

2001 V70, 140,000 miles. When I'm stopped, I take my foot off the brake pedal, the transmission doesn't engage until a second or two later. Is this something I have to live with, is the tranny going bad? Is there any fix for this?

If while stopped, I shift it to neutral, then drive, then take my foot off the brake pedal, there is no hesitation, like I think it should operate.

Thanks

Kev

[garbergtsi]

there is a fix...they need to do a software upgrade to the TCM...should be under $100 to fix.

[nervegrind3r]

there is a fix...they need to do a software upgrade to the TCM...should be under $100 to fix.

do you how often volvo upgrades the tcm software for p2's?

I have the same problem with my tranny as well at 100k.

[Chilled Man]

Its the stop neutral problem that destroys the trannys .

I had mine changed when I got the car at 34,000 miles

Its worth every penny to get done and should solve the problem.

I would while your there do a software upgrade on everything , that helped my car in fuel milage also .

went from 20-22 to 24+ consistanly .



Also any of you have your ETM changed or anything ?

I had mine cleaned at 42,000 and it still acts funny once and awhlle at 57,000 , what the car now has for milage.

[nervegrind3r]

Its the stop neutral problem that destroys the trannys .

I had mine changed when I got the car at 34,000 miles

Its worth every penny to get done and should solve the problem.

I would while your there do a software upgrade on everything , that helped my car in fuel milage also .

went from 20-22 to 24+ consistanly .



Also any of you have your ETM changed or anything ?

I had mine cleaned at 42,000 and it still acts funny once and awhlle at 57,000 , what the car now has for milage.

I cleaned out my etm this past summer, and the summer before. That resolved the bad idle problem I was having.

Also went to volvo to get etm software upgrade like 1-2 years ago, and Im pretty sure they changed the stop neutral thing. However, it did not resolve anything (from what I read it did not resolve much for others either).

I may have to drop by the stealer and get some software upgrades, but of course then I get to hear the service guy tell me "it looks like one of your end links is bad too, we can replace it for $100".

Edited by nervegrind3r, 21 February 2008 - 03:40 AM.

[°°KOLBAS°°]

I cleaned out my etm this past summer, and the summer before. That resolved the bad idle problem I was having.

Also went to volvo to get etm software upgrade like 1-2 years ago, and Im pretty sure they changed the stop neutral thing. However, it did not resolve anything (from what I read it did not resolve much for others either).

I may have to drop by the stealer and get some software upgrades, but of course then I get to hear the service guy tell me "it looks like one of your sway bars is bad too, we can replace it for $100".

How about the transmission mount? see if it's worn, had mine replaced at 99.5K, big difference, got the QBM heavy duty one, can't be happier.
http://www.quickbrickmotorsports.com/prod_mounttranny.html
Check it first but.

[kwells114]

Thanks for your help. I'll call Vlvo today.

Kev

[garbergtsi]

im pretty sure the TCM software DOES eliminate the neutral control....if it didnt fix it they put in the wrong software....a few years ago there was a seperate part # for it but now i believe it is included in the standard upgrade...

also you will have a problem that happens when shifting from p to r, r to d or p to d. if it takes a second to engage you need a new valvebody if you want to fix that.

Why do you call them the "stealership"? would you rather pay for a new trans?

[kwells114]

Do you have the software part number for this fix? Thanks.

[2001T5]

You have to specifically tell them to turn the neutral safe off, or they won't do it. 01 automatic trannys are junk...

[nervegrind3r]

How about the transmission mount? see if it's worn, had mine replaced at 99.5K, big difference, got the QBM heavy duty one, can't be happier.
http://www.quickbrickmotorsports.com/prod_mounttranny.html
Check it first but.

I'll take a look at it again. what should I be looking for to see if its worn? I have a laundry list of this to do to my car once spring comes, I would really like for it to drive like new

[2001T5]

Grab a hold of it and twist it. If there is excessive play, then it's bad. Mine was so bad when I took the two bolts off the frame side, it almost fell off.

[theForgottenone]

Why do you call them the "stealership"?

because they overcharge on everything else. Ask anyone on here if they don't agree with that statement. For instance, $40 for a piece of metal (oil filter adapter) while everyone else selling it for $7 or less.

[Fudge_Brownie]

$800 rear brake job, $750 timing belt job, $1000 for rebuilt turbos. Just some examples of why it's the stealership.

[kwells114]

Took car in yesterday. They upgraded the TCM software, part number 30677036. It has made all the difference in the world. Now off to change the tranny fluid.