Volvo s60 t5 auto gearbox problems

**c30don** · Wednesday 15th January 2014, 21:00

hello i am a bit gutted as after replaceing my auto gearbox on my car, its not engageing gear again for more 10 seconds again, which exactly what was wrong with it b4.
When i first fitted the gearbox it drove excellently for a good 20 miles and then i parked it up then i went back to it a few days later and the same problem occurred,,,

**oblark** · Wednesday 15th January 2014, 21:30

The chances of 2 auto boxes have the same fault is rare,

Does the S60 have a auto ECU ? if so this could be the fault.

**c30don** · Wednesday 15th January 2014, 21:36

i was thinking that but the mechanic said he plugged his snap on diagnostic machine in and it came up with nothing...... do you know how many litres of atf it takes? someone told me it was eleven , but on the auto data app it saying 3 i am confused

**oblark** · Wednesday 15th January 2014, 21:40

Originally Posted by c30don

i was thinking that but the mechanic said he plugged his snap on diagnostic machine in and it came up with nothing...... do you know how many litres of atf it takes? someone told me it was eleven , but on the auto data app it saying 3 i am confused

I haven`t got a clue on the amount of oil it takes to fill a auto box,

But 3 doesn`t sound enough.

**Harvey** · Wednesday 15th January 2014, 21:46

Have you had the gearbox codes looked at.
Did you use the correct fluid in the box,do you have the correct level in the box cold & when hot,is the oil cooler in the rad clear oil is flowing ok.
Try the cars fault code reader to see if there a code loged for the gear box

**Harvey** · Wednesday 15th January 2014, 21:52

Originally Posted by c30don

i was thinking that but the mechanic said he plugged his snap on diagnostic machine in and it came up with nothing...... do you know how many litres of atf it takes? someone told me it was eleven , but on the auto data app it saying 3 i am confused

The box needs 9 liters or so have you checked the level with the dipstick at the front of the box ( its yellow).
The level is checked with the engine running after you have gone throught all the gears 10 sec in each gear twice engine ticking over.

**LiamT4** · Wednesday 15th January 2014, 21:59

According to the manual for my 2004 s60 2.0t auto, its 7.2 litres and makes no distinctions between engine variants.

**Harvey** · Wednesday 15th January 2014, 22:05

Do you know what type of fluid you put in the box.

**LiamT4** · Wednesday 15th January 2014, 22:08

Correct stuff according to my manual is AW55-51, AW55-50 and the grade is JWS 3309.

**Harvey** · Wednesday 15th January 2014, 22:10

Originally Posted by LiamT4

Correct stuff according to my manual is AW55-51, AW55-50 and the grade is JWS 3309.

Yep 3309 is correct but that's not a standard ATF that you get from most factors.

**jdavis** · Thursday 16th January 2014, 05:14

Is it a full auto or geartronic?

**c30don** · Thursday 16th January 2014, 06:13

its a geartronic,,,,,,

**c30don** · Friday 17th January 2014, 13:53

well i have flushed the old fluid out and put the new fluid in and the car is still the same.....f luid cost me a fortune so i aint a happy bunny, another gearbox is like £300-400 can anyone help me please

**c30don** · Monday 17th February 2014, 07:50

i am breaking this car now ,,, had enough ... will put a price list together and then post the list .........BLOODY CRYING SHAME......

**jdavis** · Monday 17th February 2014, 10:44

Is the fluid level OK? When you fitted the new box did you do an adaption? B4 servo been replaced? Software up to date?
I'm guessing it is 3rd gear

**c30don** · Monday 17th February 2014, 17:39

yes the fluid is all ok, even my friend at volvo mania had it on his computer and no code faults were found ..... i really cant spend another penny on it as i am already ready in the dog house ... so rather than lose altogether i rather get back some of my money.. thanks for your input anyway

**jdavis** · Monday 17th February 2014, 21:32

I know you said you don't want to spend another penny but have codes been read with Vida?

**c30don** · Tuesday 18th February 2014, 07:23

hello , I am not sure what program code reader they used , bit too late now as i have already started to break it up ,jjust the running gear and back axle beam left....... Thanks again, i will seek your advice next time i run into a problem with a volvo ......... Hope you dont mind ..

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