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volvo xc70 - automatic gearbox problem - judyj

2003, done 100K runs perfectly but indicator light on for "transmission service". Garage tells me must replace gearbox!! sounds like a rip off. does anyone know what this indicator measures; Thanks

Edited by judyj on 30/12/2010 at 17:24

volvo xc70 - automatic gearbox problem - Collos25

Its a rip off take it to another garage or an auto gearbox specialist.

volvo xc70 - automatic gearbox problem - pd

That message simply means an error code relating to the transmission has been logged - it could be one of about 50 things. You need to examine the code which is stored to take it further.

It could be anything ranging from a sensor fault, control unit fault or and internal problem with the gearbox. If it is the latter and you've taken it to a Volvo garage they will say replace the gearbox as their policy is not to repair them.