Replacing linear solenoids (shift solenoids)
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09-28-2018, 02:26 PM
Replacing linear solenoids (shift solenoids)
Hi, all...
Here's a link to a short (11 minute) video I did detailing the replacement of the three linear solenoids in my 2005 V50 (same as an S40, C30 or C70). Really not a difficult job... I spent a good bit of time getting the top center bolt out of the valve body cover, but I know I could have pulled the radiator hose that was in the way and made it a lot easier - just didn't want to drain my cooling system. ;-) The three solenoids cost about $71 for a set of the three Rostra linear solenoids (actually a bit less with an eBay discount I had), and the whole job, including test "training" drive probably took a couple hours at a leisurely pace, and (of course) included a transmission fluid change (forth one in the last 500 miles, which has my fluid looking nearly new). Thanks to Tony for some good advice on diagnosing the shifting issue I was having, and for the tip about using four quarts to refill a drained tranny (rather than trying to measure the fluid level with Volvo's thoroughly inaccessible dipstick).
2005 Volvo V50 Shift Solenoid Replacement Video
Here's a link to a short (11 minute) video I did detailing the replacement of the three linear solenoids in my 2005 V50 (same as an S40, C30 or C70). Really not a difficult job... I spent a good bit of time getting the top center bolt out of the valve body cover, but I know I could have pulled the radiator hose that was in the way and made it a lot easier - just didn't want to drain my cooling system. ;-) The three solenoids cost about $71 for a set of the three Rostra linear solenoids (actually a bit less with an eBay discount I had), and the whole job, including test "training" drive probably took a couple hours at a leisurely pace, and (of course) included a transmission fluid change (forth one in the last 500 miles, which has my fluid looking nearly new). Thanks to Tony for some good advice on diagnosing the shifting issue I was having, and for the tip about using four quarts to refill a drained tranny (rather than trying to measure the fluid level with Volvo's thoroughly inaccessible dipstick).
2005 Volvo V50 Shift Solenoid Replacement Video
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10-02-2018, 07:51 AM
Senior Member
Hi, all...
Here's a link to a short (11 minute) video I did detailing the replacement of the three linear solenoids in my 2005 V50 (same as an S40, C30 or C70). Really not a difficult job... I spent a good bit of time getting the top center bolt out of the valve body cover, but I know I could have pulled the radiator hose that was in the way and made it a lot easier - just didn't want to drain my cooling system. ;-) The three solenoids cost about $71 for a set of the three Rostra linear solenoids (actually a bit less with an eBay discount I had), and the whole job, including test "training" drive probably took a couple hours at a leisurely pace, and (of course) included a transmission fluid change (forth one in the last 500 miles, which has my fluid looking nearly new). Thanks to Tony for some good advice on diagnosing the shifting issue I was having, and for the tip about using four quarts to refill a drained tranny (rather than trying to measure the fluid level with Volvo's thoroughly inaccessible dipstick).
2005 Volvo V50 Shift Solenoid Replacement Video
Here's a link to a short (11 minute) video I did detailing the replacement of the three linear solenoids in my 2005 V50 (same as an S40, C30 or C70). Really not a difficult job... I spent a good bit of time getting the top center bolt out of the valve body cover, but I know I could have pulled the radiator hose that was in the way and made it a lot easier - just didn't want to drain my cooling system. ;-) The three solenoids cost about $71 for a set of the three Rostra linear solenoids (actually a bit less with an eBay discount I had), and the whole job, including test "training" drive probably took a couple hours at a leisurely pace, and (of course) included a transmission fluid change (forth one in the last 500 miles, which has my fluid looking nearly new). Thanks to Tony for some good advice on diagnosing the shifting issue I was having, and for the tip about using four quarts to refill a drained tranny (rather than trying to measure the fluid level with Volvo's thoroughly inaccessible dipstick).
2005 Volvo V50 Shift Solenoid Replacement Video
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