Xc70 d5 my12 - "jerky" gearbox when selecting drive

Gianlu · Nov 6th, 2016, 10:41

Good morning all, I've tried to search for similar topic as I'm sure there might be more than one, but failed miserably, so apologies in advance.

I have a 4wd xc70, 67k miles. I love it, only problem is a "hard" D engage, both when selecting from parked or after reverse. Problem is...not all the time. On cold it's ok, and after a 3+ hours journey too. On my normal 30 mins drive when moving in car parks it jerks.

Is it something known? Could it be a software bug or the need for oil flush? Not sure if heading to the local Volvo dealer or try and find some specialist (not aware of any in Suffolk).

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

Clan · Nov 6th, 2016, 11:09

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Originally Posted by Gianlu

Good morning all, I've tried to search for similar topic as I'm sure there might be more than one, but failed miserably, so apologies in advance.

I have a 4wd xc70, 67k miles. I love it, only problem is a "hard" D engage, both when selecting from parked or after reverse. Problem is...not all the time. On cold it's ok, and after a 3+ hours journey too. On my normal 30 mins drive when moving in car parks it jerks.

Is it something known? Could it be a software bug or the need for oil flush? Not sure if heading to the local Volvo dealer or try and find some specialist (not aware of any in Suffolk).

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

You are right it is temperature dependant . You will need the dealer to do an adaptation road test , only he can put it into adaptation mode , he should also upgrade the gearbox software before he does this. There is a small chance it will need a new gearbox however . If it has done 70000 yes change the oil ! it won't have been done before for sure .

Vince321 · Nov 6th, 2016, 22:00

I had the same issue on my XC70 D5 2015 with 33k. The main dealer did various tests and then replaced the entire transmission with a replacement unit?! Seems OK now, but concerned of a failure at a ridiculously low mileage.

Gianlu · Nov 10th, 2016, 15:30

as a follow up: I'm glad to report i took the car to the dealer, there was a bulletin for a TC software update, done, and now all good. I've been advised I might have few hard shifts for up to 2 weeks, but nothing in 2 days. Well chuffed! (ah and oil was done at previous service)

apersson850 · Nov 11th, 2016, 10:48

Sometimes a "back yard adaption" is sufficient to cure these hard engagements of D and/or R position. With the engine idling, just get the tranny in and out of D ten to thirty times in a row. A few seconds in, a few seconds out. If you run out of back yard, mix in some R selections in between.

Hard engagement of D and/or R from N frequently cures itself by this procedure. If not, it didn't cost you much to try before visiting the garage.

Nov 6th, 2016, 10:41	#1
Gianlu New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2016 19:15 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ipswich	Xc70 d5 my12 - "jerky" gearbox when selecting drive Good morning all, I've tried to search for similar topic as I'm sure there might be more than one, but failed miserably, so apologies in advance. I have a 4wd xc70, 67k miles. I love it, only problem is a "hard" D engage, both when selecting from parked or after reverse. Problem is...not all the time. On cold it's ok, and after a 3+ hours journey too. On my normal 30 mins drive when moving in car parks it jerks. Is it something known? Could it be a software bug or the need for oil flush? Not sure if heading to the local Volvo dealer or try and find some specialist (not aware of any in Suffolk). Any help appreciated. Thanks

Nov 6th, 2016, 22:00	#3
Vince321 New Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 22:07 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dereham	I had the same issue on my XC70 D5 2015 with 33k. The main dealer did various tests and then replaced the entire transmission with a replacement unit?! Seems OK now, but concerned of a failure at a ridiculously low mileage.

Nov 10th, 2016, 15:30	#4
Gianlu New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2016 19:15 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ipswich	as a follow up: I'm glad to report i took the car to the dealer, there was a bulletin for a TC software update, done, and now all good. I've been advised I might have few hard shifts for up to 2 weeks, but nothing in 2 days. Well chuffed! (ah and oil was done at previous service)

Nov 11th, 2016, 10:48	#5
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2024 20:10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	Sometimes a "back yard adaption" is sufficient to cure these hard engagements of D and/or R position. With the engine idling, just get the tranny in and out of D ten to thirty times in a row. A few seconds in, a few seconds out. If you run out of back yard, mix in some R selections in between. Hard engagement of D and/or R from N frequently cures itself by this procedure. If not, it didn't cost you much to try before visiting the garage.

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