I have a bad feeling about this - Haldex

Fat Magpie · Jan 5th, 2022, 17:16

2010 xc60 D5 AWD auto, quite recently I have had the strangest fault, at roughly 45-50 mph clunks and vibration from the rear at time and the sensation of dragging for a for a few seconds.
The vibrations is from the whole car the back resonates for a sec or two.

I thought it might be the auto box but after trawling this site I fear MY AWD system is quite ill. and this sounds like a lot of money. I am reluctant to drive her. My Volvo dealer is quite a distance away. Would a decent general mechanic know his or her way around a Volvo AWD or is it too specialist a job.

Tannaton · Jan 5th, 2022, 23:29

Pull the AWD system fuse (find the number in the handbook) and then drive it to see if you get that "dragging" feeling. If it goes away with the fuse out, your AWD system is locking up - in that case don't drive it with the system active.

Most good garages should be able to deal with it - the Haldex system is used on Volvo, VW, and many other cars. It's so reliable, second hand parts are cheap.

Fat Magpie · Feb 24th, 2022, 19:16

Well, it looks as if this could be the end of the road and I'm gutted.

Two independent garages have been checked and it's the gearbox, one garage is owned by a friend and he pulled favours, a gearbox oil analysis was done and the oil is burnt.
Their advice is repairs will be very expensive with no guarantee of a lasting fix.

I have been advised to sell

Toprivetguns · Feb 24th, 2022, 19:50

What is the mileage? Have you ever towed?

Fat Magpie · Feb 24th, 2022, 19:53

Never towed, no tow bar ever fitted. 130,000 miles.

Toprivetguns · Feb 24th, 2022, 20:14

Any metal deposits found in the oil analysis? Perhaps a decent oil flush of the gearbox and haldex might help.

Fat Magpie · Feb 24th, 2022, 20:26

I dont think so, I need to check

Tannaton · Feb 24th, 2022, 20:31

In the current car market, the value of your vehicle may have risen by £1,500 to £2,500 in the last 12 months.

I would be tempted to invest that in a gearbox rebuild at a transmission specialist.

I've seen adverts for a full recon with 1 year / 10k mile warranty for circa £2k.

That will be much cheaper than changing. You have a VERY rare spec of car - I'd keep it on the road. I will likely be the cheaper option also.

These chaps have a good reputation on here : https://hortoncars.co.uk/latest-news...arbox-repairs/

Clan · Feb 24th, 2022, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Magpie

Well, it looks as if this could be the end of the road and I'm gutted.

Two independent garages have been checked and it's the gearbox, one garage is owned by a friend and he pulled favours, a gearbox oil analysis was done and the oil is burnt.
Their advice is repairs will be very expensive with no guarantee of a lasting fix.

I have been advised to sell

In other words they dont know what is wrong with it ....

Tannaton · Feb 24th, 2022, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

In other words they dont know what is wrong with it ....

I sometimes think I'm quite good at answering questions - but once again Mr Clan has hit the nail on the head. (He's a creature of habit...).

Advice to "sell it" is completely different from "it needs this replacing and it will cost £x,xxx.xx so really it's not economic to repair it."

Find someone who knows what they're doing, the guys you have asked so far likely don't.

We get a lot of members on here with "problem cars" but factually over 50% of those are "problem mechanics".

Jan 5th, 2022, 17:16	#1
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	I have a bad feeling about this - Haldex 2010 xc60 D5 AWD auto, quite recently I have had the strangest fault, at roughly 45-50 mph clunks and vibration from the rear at time and the sensation of dragging for a for a few seconds. The vibrations is from the whole car the back resonates for a sec or two. I thought it might be the auto box but after trawling this site I fear MY AWD system is quite ill. and this sounds like a lot of money. I am reluctant to drive her. My Volvo dealer is quite a distance away. Would a decent general mechanic know his or her way around a Volvo AWD or is it too specialist a job. __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey. Last edited by Fat Magpie; Jan 5th, 2022 at 19:34.

Jan 5th, 2022, 23:29	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:22 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Pull the AWD system fuse (find the number in the handbook) and then drive it to see if you get that "dragging" feeling. If it goes away with the fuse out, your AWD system is locking up - in that case don't drive it with the system active. Most good garages should be able to deal with it - the Haldex system is used on Volvo, VW, and many other cars. It's so reliable, second hand parts are cheap. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Feb 24th, 2022, 19:16	#3
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	Well, it looks as if this could be the end of the road and I'm gutted. Two independent garages have been checked and it's the gearbox, one garage is owned by a friend and he pulled favours, a gearbox oil analysis was done and the oil is burnt. Their advice is repairs will be very expensive with no guarantee of a lasting fix. I have been advised to sell __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey.

Feb 24th, 2022, 19:50	#4
Toprivetguns Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 12:05 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Herts	What is the mileage? Have you ever towed? __________________ V60 D5 SE Lux Nav

Feb 24th, 2022, 19:53	#5
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	Never towed, no tow bar ever fitted. 130,000 miles. __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey.

Feb 24th, 2022, 20:14	#6
Toprivetguns Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 12:05 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Herts	Any metal deposits found in the oil analysis? Perhaps a decent oil flush of the gearbox and haldex might help. __________________ V60 D5 SE Lux Nav

Feb 24th, 2022, 20:26	#7
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	I dont think so, I need to check __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey.

Feb 24th, 2022, 20:31	#8
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:22 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	In the current car market, the value of your vehicle may have risen by £1,500 to £2,500 in the last 12 months. I would be tempted to invest that in a gearbox rebuild at a transmission specialist. I've seen adverts for a full recon with 1 year / 10k mile warranty for circa £2k. That will be much cheaper than changing. You have a VERY rare spec of car - I'd keep it on the road. I will likely be the cheaper option also. These chaps have a good reputation on here : https://hortoncars.co.uk/latest-news...arbox-repairs/ __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Feb 24th, 2022 at 20:35.

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