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S80 Transmission failure S80

posted by  someone claiming to be Norm on  Thu Jul 15 12:46 CST 2004 [RELATED]


My transmission seems to have failed on my 2000 S-80 T6. I remember there was a recall on most 99's to replace the tranmission because of a manufacturing error. Anyone know if the early 00's had the problem. Or does anyone know the vin number series of the problem?

Thanks








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    S80 Transmission failure S80

    posted by  Chrissij on  Thu Jul 15 16:03 CST 2004
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    No recalls; just problems. Usually it is the S1 solenoid.

    Chris








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      S80 Transmission failure S80

      posted by  someone claiming to be Dave on  Fri Jul 16 00:20 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      "Usually it is the S1 solenoid"

      ....actually, the code may say that but I've always been told by tech support people that it's really an internal sealing problem thus the reason why a complete trans is required rather than just replacing an S1 solenoid (which would be easy).








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        S80 Transmission failure S80

        posted by  Chrissij on  Mon Jul 26 13:30 CST 2004
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        Sorry so late on the response, went on vacation. We've replaced S1 solenoids. If the transmission fluid is still viscous, and has good color, it seems to work. Granted, we've only done five, thus far, on S80's, and all within the past year, so longevity may be an issue, but that issue hasn't gone to print yet...

        Chris








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    S80 Transmission failure S80

    posted by  experttech on  Thu Jul 15 13:26 CST 2004
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    There were not any recalls on 99 models,but all 99 thru 01 models have trans. problems. They are unavoidable on S80. experttech








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      S80 Transmission failure S80

      posted by  someone claiming to be Rich on  Sat Jul 17 16:42 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      expertech;

      What is the basic problem with the transmission? I heard it was based on a GM transmission.

      Rich








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        S80 Transmission failure S80

        posted by  experttech on  Mon Jul 19 12:17 CST 2004
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        It is a GM 4T65EV for non-turbo ,4T65EV-GT for turbo. Many S1 ,S2 solenoid faults but always require complete gearboxes,because of hydraulic faults internally. Speed sensor faults which require software upgrade.And the typical complete gearbox failure because se it is not a reliable gearbox. experttech








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          S80 Transmission failure S80

          posted by  someone claiming to be Norm on  Tue Jul 20 04:39 CST 2004 [RELATED]


          The transmission problem turned out to be an S-2 solenoid problem resulting in a need to replace the transmission. In addition, the thottle body is failing, also requiring replacement. A total bill of around $5K. Not a happy camper!








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            S80 Transmission failure S80

            posted by  someone claiming to be Teamsc10190 on  Sat Jul 24 17:42 CST 2004 [RELATED]

            You're just getting warmed up. I'm on transmission #4 currently with 115K miles. The remanufactured transmissions from a GM facility in Chicago are significantly worse than the new ones.








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            S80 Transmission failure S80

            posted by  someone claiming to be Rich on  Tue Jul 20 16:33 CST 2004 [RELATED]

            How many miles on your S80?

            Rich








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              S80 Transmission failure S80

              posted by  someone claiming to be Norm on  Tue Jul 27 11:48 CST 2004 [RELATED]

              The car has 91K miles. Replaced Transmission, Throttle Body and at the last moment an oxygen sensor. Total bill $5.4K. The check engine light came on within hours of getting the car. Message is emission system needs service.








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                S80 Transmission failure S80

                posted by  someone claiming to be Karl on  Fri Jul 30 02:37 CST 2004 [RELATED]

                oh dear - that sounds like a MAF sensor...

                My advice - get rid of it asap & buy a proper car!

                Thats what I did with my T6 & i've never looked back...

                Im afraid the volvo badge is cracking and underneath a blue oval is showing through...







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