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#257 of 440 Re: '03 T6 "No reverse" [verot6] by mollywm May 31, 2009 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: verot6 (May 28, 2009 2:12 pm) From my experience, I think Volvo is more likely to participate financially in the repair if the car is at a dealership. You might want to contact Volvo's customer service rep. and have that discussion before moving the car.
#258 of 440 Re: '03 T6 "No reverse" [mollywm] by luvmyvolvo Jun 01, 2009 (12:13 am)
Replying to: mollywm (May 31, 2009 3:57 pm) Here's the link to the attorney suggested: http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/volvo/xc90/r69842/comments/page-11/. Scroll down to Feb. 27th, 2009 and the info is listed below. I haven't contacted an attorney, but hopefully someone can get the ball rolling. Good Luck!!!
#259 of 440 carsurvery.org by laws65 Jun 01, 2009 (3:06 am)
Thanks for the link. Let's hope none of us need to use it-but good to know it's there in the event we do.   Lisa
#260 of 440 Left front axle-transmission issue by lindsayn Jun 01, 2009 (6:59 pm)
Hi-I am new to the board as well. I purchased a 2005 T6 a month ago. Yesterday the "Transmission Service-Urgent" message appeared. I had it towed to a dealer. He told me that there is a round ball in the left front axle that has disintegrated and that axle fluid is leaking into the transmission. At this point, he is uncertain whether or not the entire transmission needs to be repaired. He is starting with the front axle and flushing the transmission fluid. He contacted a regional Volvo contact who agreed to pay for the parts ($850). We are stuck with the labor (also $850). He also told me that this may not fix the problem and that the transmission might still need to be replaced. He said that this is tied to the larger T6 transmission issues. Has anyone had luck getting Volvo to pay for labor on a repair like this? If so, what did you do? Thanks very much. It has been very discouraging to have just purchased this car and then to be stuck with all of these problems.
#261 of 440 Re: '03 T6 "No reverse" [luvmyvolvo] by verot6 Jun 02, 2009 (3:42 am)
Replying to: luvmyvolvo (May 30, 2009 8:28 pm) Well I towed it to the dealership yesterday. I was told by both Volvo North America & the dealership that there ould be no way they would do anything$$$ until it was diagnosed by them ($240.00 to find out what we all, already know). I will have an answer in a couple of days.   Thanks to all for the continued support we are giving each other. I will also be contacting the law firm who may be putting togehter the class action.....   VeroT6
#263 of 440 reply to Verot6 by laws65 Jun 02, 2009 (10:44 am)
Feel free to use any of the techniques that I used as well. If the dealership starts pushing on you, push right back and let them know you who you are complaining to and that you won't let up. You shouldn't have to pay for this, not even the diagnosis!   Lisa Replies to this message: verot6 (Jun 02, 2009 1:46 pm)
#264 of 440 Re: '03 T6 "No reverse" [beth36093] by Milosanta Jun 02, 2009 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: beth36093 (May 27, 2009 9:21 am) The XC 90 is a great car, but heed the advise of buy a 206 or later model. I posted on here back in November of 2008, when I had to put my second tranny in the car. The first one went our at 61000, and at that time I was told by the mechanic that is was a design flaw in the car. The T6 (which is the turbo) engine puts to much torque on the tranny, which is a GM product and only a 4 speed. At the 67,000 mark I had to put in the second tranny. Now I was luck b/c my car was still under warranty. This time I was told that the first tranny, which was put in by a Volvo dealership, was done incorrectly. When they put the new tranny in they are suppose to change out the radiator coolant hose also, b/c metal shavings can get in there and the tranny is cooled by this. The service I got at both locations was exceptional, but the car is flawed and there is really nothing that can be done to fix it except keep putting in trannys. I also wrote to Volvo corporate who contacted me but gave me no satisfaction. I also lodged a complaint with the NTSB. So bottom line don't buy a XC90 T6 and you will be ok. Good luck.   Mike
#265 of 440 Re: reply to Verot6 [laws65] by verot6 Jun 02, 2009 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: laws65 (Jun 02, 2009 10:44 am) Lisa, looks like they (the dealership) that I will need to pay an additional $560 to drop the transmission pan & cut the filter to see whats happening inside. That makes $800 in less than 24 hrs. for "diagnostics" which Volvo N.A. Rep told the dealer that is my responsibility to pay for & find out what is wrong - we all know what is wrong...   The rep also said that since I was not a "Volvo Customer" (bought the car used from third party) had not ever been in a dealership for service (I am not the original owner & it appears to me that at first reason since I bought the car that I have had, I am "in for service" right now).   That I was probably not a good candidate for any "Good Will" from Volvo. The service manager told me himself that this is what Volvo Rep told him, the service manager do say on his own that he felt 90% sure that they would help in some way but I would need to commit to paying for the additional diagnostics. I refused.   He explained that i really had only two choices, pay or pick up my car & have someone else repair it with no chance of any Volvo $upport!   So hypothetically at the end of the day $800 spent & I still would'nt know if they would help me. My fear is I agree to the extra $$, they break it down & say "yep your going to need a transmission" & "that will cost $6,000 but Volvo will split it with you".   Now I would be out close to $4,000 & have another "factory transmission" . . . . . .   My local Sweedish mechanic has a newly rebuilt - improved trany in a crate at his shop with 2yr. unlimited mile warranty waiting to put it in for $5,000 he will also take care of the rear main seal while he's got it out (says around 100k miles it needs to be done anyway)   I am now close to three weeks with out a car & not close to having a warm fuzzy about Volvo's help. How loud do I need to get & in whose direction to I need to be yelling? The dealer is just in the middle but Volvo N.A. says nothing happening unless I play their game.   I am almost ready to throw in the towel
#266 of 440 Re: Class action against Volvo regarding T6 [kari4] by jld6 Jun 03, 2009 (8:35 am)
Replying to: kari4 (Apr 13, 2008 7:38 pm) Count me in. Just happened to me on mine. Was talking to my boss Friday who has the identical car and happened to him a week ago. Took his to the dealer, raised hell, pointed out all these posts and internet press on unacceptable transmission failures. He was able to get paid by local Volvo or someone so he faed no expense. The precedence is out there for local Volvo dealer or customer service to pay so they cannot use that excuse. I am starting process now. I will keep you all posted. I am in if there is a class action!!!

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