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V70 Transmission Oil Pressure Fault

My 2011 Volvo V70 diesel is throwing a transmission oil pressure sensor fault. Getting MIL illumination, error codes, gearbox emergency mode, slipping, and grinding. Mileage is 208927 km. Suspect low oil. Thoughts?

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wolfgangsteel3

Had similar symptoms on my old Saab 9-3. Turned out to be low transmission fluid in my case. Have you checked the fluid level?

friedrichcrystal12 (Author)

Yeah, I've checked the level, and it seems okay, but I don't have a dipstick, so it's hard to be sure. Did you experience similar shifting problems?

wolfgangsteel3

Definitely sounds familiar. The slipping and grinding noises were almost identical. I'd suggest taking it to a shop to get it properly diagnosed, just to be safe.

friedrichcrystal12 (Author)

Thanks. You were right – low oil. A shop visit confirmed it; cost me 365€ to get it sorted, including a new sensor. Appreciate the help.

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