Volvo AWD Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 7/2008

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

850T tranny problems....won't shift up a gear.

posted by  Craig850 on  Mon May 30 13:12 CST 2005
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] [RELATED]

I am encountering a tranny problem when towing with my 850 Turbo. After towing uphill for a period of time and reaching a flat part in the road, the tranny will not shift up to a higher gear. If I pull over, and row through the gears, all seems to be well.

Any idea why it is not shifting up? I'm assuming foaming /hot oil is a contributing factor.

The car has only 100k on it, and I am towing a 2300lbs pop-up.
Thanks,
Craig







  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

    850T tranny problems....won't shift up a gear.

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue May 31 03:41 CST 2005
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Fri Oct 24 10:15 CST 2014
    [RELATED]

    That's pushing the limit for towing capacity. I suggest you downshift to third if your rpms are low while going up hill. There is probably a code set that could be read. Have you flushed the tranny lately? Pulling a trailer will create a lot of strain and wear on the internal pumps.
    As for rowing, that probably let the tranny fluid cool off just enough to function normally.

    Klaus
    --
    98 V70Rawd(108Kmi), 95 854T(88K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)







<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.