Jolt - Automatic Gearbox

Phandy · Sep 28th, 2016, 17:29

Hi, V40 2003, back from a full service, radiator replaced and automatic gearbox cooler radiator also replaced as it was leaking oil.

The automatic gearbox had clearly been leaking oil, without me knowing, for a few days before it got to the garage, but the car got to the garage without any warning lights.

The automatic gear change is smooth, but I have noticed that if the car is in drive, going down a steep hill, there is a sudden jolt as the gearbox moves down the gears to slow the car down.

I have gone through the gears manually, up and down, and the car only jolts when moving between 1-2.

The automatic gearbox oil was replaced when the gearbox radiator cooler was installed.

Is this jolt a warning? Something that I can investigate? Or, is it not something to worry about too much.

happy diver · Sep 28th, 2016, 21:45

Put 100ml fluid in the box, then in 50ml increments until it stops

Phandy · Sep 28th, 2016, 23:53

Hi, thank you for your reply. You think it is an oil issue?

Just had a quick read of the guide on how to top up gearbox oil

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=210809

A job for the weekend.

happy diver · Sep 29th, 2016, 06:42

Do NOT play pretend mechanic with your automatic transmission.

Take your car back to the mechanic and have re check the fluid level
IMMEDIATELY

Phandy · Sep 29th, 2016, 15:04

I am not sure how to reply to that.

Cornishv40 · Sep 29th, 2016, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phandy

I am not sure how to reply to that.

i think he is saying, you had it service, its not right, take it back for them to check, and for you not to try and fix it.... basically see what they say first.

I know on some auto boxes, over filling wrecks them..

Phandy · Sep 29th, 2016, 20:58

It is cool. The car had to be recovered today so there was not even an opportunity to inspect it.

I collected it from the garage yesterday, noticed an occasional gear slip/jolt in lower gears. On the way out today, suddenly the Transmission warning came on, then the Engine Management light came on. Pulled over straight away, a quick look in the engine and again, what looked like transmission oil on the engine floor try. Quick call o the RAC. They hooked up their reader and it came back with:

DTC: 76,Fault codes in gearbox control unit

I had the car towed back to the garage who diagnosed the transmission oil leak and installed the oil cooler radiator and replaced the oil etc only a few days back.

My guess is that the gearbox is wrecked ot too expensive to consider repairing.

I purchased the car with a FSH from a garage in Oxford and only collected it on 12 September, on 17 September Halfords noticed a fluid leak when I was getting my free break test. They thought it was a coolant leak. I booked it into my local garage on 22 September and they diagnosed the transmission oil leak, and they took until 28 September to fix the leak .(yesterday) Today , 29 September the car had to be recovered.

In my reckoning, I have had 9 days out of the car. Purchase cost 1,000, and close to 500 in repairs.

Unless I get some miraculous new from garage it was towed to, I will try and return the car to the garage I purchased it from.

Cornishv40 · Sep 29th, 2016, 21:18

Take it back where you got it from. I hope you get it sorted soon.

Phandy · Sep 30th, 2016, 11:37

Ad just posted in the want section. Wanted. 2.0, 1.9D V40 2003 onwards (Insurance requirement) V40 with an Automatic Gearbox.

I will need to have the car collected from you, but if you are considering selling then please message me or PM me. Thank you.

Cornishv40 · Sep 30th, 2016, 13:07

Did Volvo make a 2003 V40 1.9D automatic?

I have not seen one....

Sep 28th, 2016, 17:29	#1
Phandy Senior Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2020 22:27 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: West Country	Jolt - Automatic Gearbox Hi, V40 2003, back from a full service, radiator replaced and automatic gearbox cooler radiator also replaced as it was leaking oil. The automatic gearbox had clearly been leaking oil, without me knowing, for a few days before it got to the garage, but the car got to the garage without any warning lights. The automatic gear change is smooth, but I have noticed that if the car is in drive, going down a steep hill, there is a sudden jolt as the gearbox moves down the gears to slow the car down. I have gone through the gears manually, up and down, and the car only jolts when moving between 1-2. The automatic gearbox oil was replaced when the gearbox radiator cooler was installed. Is this jolt a warning? Something that I can investigate? Or, is it not something to worry about too much. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.8 Sport B4184S2 Retired: Volvo S60 2003 2.O T

Sep 28th, 2016, 21:45	#2
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	Put 100ml fluid in the box, then in 50ml increments until it stops __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Sep 28th, 2016, 23:53	#3
Phandy Senior Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2020 22:27 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: West Country	Hi, thank you for your reply. You think it is an oil issue? Just had a quick read of the guide on how to top up gearbox oil http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=210809 A job for the weekend. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.8 Sport B4184S2 Retired: Volvo S60 2003 2.O T

Sep 29th, 2016, 06:42	#4
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	Do NOT play pretend mechanic with your automatic transmission. Take your car back to the mechanic and have re check the fluid level IMMEDIATELY __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Sep 29th, 2016, 15:04	#5
Phandy Senior Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2020 22:27 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: West Country	I am not sure how to reply to that. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.8 Sport B4184S2 Retired: Volvo S60 2003 2.O T

Sep 29th, 2016, 20:58	#7
Phandy Senior Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2020 22:27 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: West Country	It is cool. The car had to be recovered today so there was not even an opportunity to inspect it. I collected it from the garage yesterday, noticed an occasional gear slip/jolt in lower gears. On the way out today, suddenly the Transmission warning came on, then the Engine Management light came on. Pulled over straight away, a quick look in the engine and again, what looked like transmission oil on the engine floor try. Quick call o the RAC. They hooked up their reader and it came back with: DTC: 76,Fault codes in gearbox control unit I had the car towed back to the garage who diagnosed the transmission oil leak and installed the oil cooler radiator and replaced the oil etc only a few days back. My guess is that the gearbox is wrecked ot too expensive to consider repairing. I purchased the car with a FSH from a garage in Oxford and only collected it on 12 September, on 17 September Halfords noticed a fluid leak when I was getting my free break test. They thought it was a coolant leak. I booked it into my local garage on 22 September and they diagnosed the transmission oil leak, and they took until 28 September to fix the leak .(yesterday) Today , 29 September the car had to be recovered. In my reckoning, I have had 9 days out of the car. Purchase cost 1,000, and close to 500 in repairs. Unless I get some miraculous new from garage it was towed to, I will try and return the car to the garage I purchased it from. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.8 Sport B4184S2 Retired: Volvo S60 2003 2.O T

Sep 29th, 2016, 21:18	#8
Cornishv40 Master Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2023 20:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BATCAVE	Take it back where you got it from. I hope you get it sorted soon. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9 D SPORT 272K 2001 V40 T4 SPORT 134K ipse se nihil scire id unum sciat

Sep 30th, 2016, 11:37	#9
Phandy Senior Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2020 22:27 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: West Country	Ad just posted in the want section. Wanted. 2.0, 1.9D V40 2003 onwards (Insurance requirement) V40 with an Automatic Gearbox. I will need to have the car collected from you, but if you are considering selling then please message me or PM me. Thank you. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.8 Sport B4184S2 Retired: Volvo S60 2003 2.O T

Sep 30th, 2016, 13:07	#10
Cornishv40 Master Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2023 20:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BATCAVE	Did Volvo make a 2003 V40 1.9D automatic? I have not seen one.... __________________ 2003 V40 1.9 D SPORT 272K 2001 V40 T4 SPORT 134K ipse se nihil scire id unum sciat

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