Serge Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 My sister just called me saying she got to work and about a block from the parking lot, her 2002 S60 popped up a message saying "Transmission Service Required" and feels like it's in limp mode (pressing the gas causes it to speed up slowly).Dead tranny?//edit: just read around, need to read codes but it can be anything.. from a small thing to a large thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineT5 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 My sister just called me saying she got to work and about a block from the parking lot, her 2002 S60 popped up a message saying "Transmission Service Required" and feels like it's in limp mode (pressing the gas causes it to speed up slowly).Dead tranny?//edit: just read around, need to read codes but it can be anything.. from a small thing to a large thing.common.. there are a lot of tranny problems from '00-'02.we usually just try to flush the whole ATF.. but if the tranny is badly damaged, time to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted September 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Yeah, I know. I just didn't expect it to die at 98k The tranny is fine, according to a dealer test. They said they just loaded on the newest software and hope it will fix many issues. It's still a stupid design where it goes into neutral when you're at a standstill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyROTech Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Yeah, I know. I just didn't expect it to die at 98k The tranny is fine, according to a dealer test. They said they just loaded on the newest software and hope it will fix many issues. It's still a stupid design where it goes into neutral when you're at a standstill.OMG, get rid of it now!!!! if the dealer thinks a simple software update will fix it go to another dealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 OMG, get rid of it now!!!! if the dealer thinks a simple software update will fix it go to another dealership.Wait get rid of the dealer or the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmsee Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Wait get rid of the dealer or the car?I am sure he ment the car ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I am sure he ment the car Yea that car has been a boat load of problems. Mostly electrical issues (bulbs burning out too often, anti-trap issues, etc). But it runs pretty well! It had a pressure sensor failure, but that was a $50 part and took 10 seconds to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmsee Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 if they upgraded software and it worked you might be in luck, if the transmission wasnt working what would software do? You got MS WORD but no PC Yea that car has been a boat load of problems. Mostly electrical issues (bulbs burning out too often, anti-trap issues, etc). But it runs pretty well! It had a pressure sensor failure, but that was a $50 part and took 10 seconds to replace.Heard that but I guess Autos are very troubly I have 2001 M and in a year changed one bulb So far owning a 2001 S60T5M has been nothing but pleasure (knock on wood 3 times ) (although coil pack #4 just went out ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardc64 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Here is a list of low cost maintenance items on P2 AW55 5 speed geartronic trannys. I've done all these and my tranny is holding up pretty well (01 T5 at 110k mi, 01 XC70 at 75k mi)http://www.freewebs.com/howardsvolvos/driveline.htmDo all these and change ATF every 30-50k miles if you want to avoid the $4000 transmission replacement bill :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I say flush the trans,clear codes then see where your at. If it still fails,you at least made an attempt, then consider unloading? The P2 cars are so damn fussy and sometimes experience over takes youth and printed procedures. What does the fluid look like at 90k??? Was it even checked....Volvo states no service interval for trans fluid change and this is a mistake. The cars I have serviced (many since new) are still rolling 6 digit numbers on the clock under my recommendations. Software can never fix the basic mechanical systems that have been tried and true for 50+ yrs!! Basics are sooooo often overlooked anymore. Just my thoughts ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyROTech Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I am sure he ment the car yes, but also the dealer, it just pisses me off when they just tell people its just a software issue.Yea that car has been a boat load of problems. Mostly electrical issues (bulbs burning out too often, anti-trap issues, etc). But it runs pretty well! It had a pressure sensor failure, but that was a $50 part and took 10 seconds to replace.bulbs thing is a pain. Dont get me wrong i loved the car myself but couldnt handle the problems. (btw just was looking at some old videos of me in the car and man i actually miss it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
831t5r Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 yes, but also the dealer, it just pisses me off when they just tell people its just a software issue.bulbs thing is a pain. Dont get me wrong i loved the car myself but couldnt handle the problems. (btw just was looking at some old videos of me in the car and man i actually miss it)i work at a dealer and most likely it could have been a software issue. the software you have with neutral mode is very old, volvo came out with software to remove that which when doing software resets your adaptation. check your tranny fluid volvo uses synthetic tranny fluid check if it isnt discolored or the fluid has a burnt smell or has any metal shavings in it. then update the software and drive it see how it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Burnsy Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Any one know how much it costs to have the stop neutral feature to be removed?off hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
831t5r Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Any one know how much it costs to have the stop neutral feature to be removed?off handSOFTWARE IS LIKE 30 TO 40 BUCKS, THEN LABOR SHOULDNT BE MORE THAN 0.5 TENTHS, DEPENDS HOW MUCH THE DEALER YOU GO TO CHARGES FOR LABOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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