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Diesel Volvo XC60 2014 Transmission Issues: Slipping, Grinding Noise, and Possible Transmission Oil Pressure Cooler Problem

Hey all, I'm running into a weird issue with my Diesel Volvo XC60, 2014 model. It's been acting up lately, especially the transmission which has started to slip and shift in a weird, choppy manner. To add to the confusion, a grinding noise accompanies gear changes and there's also a persistent whining or grinding noise while driving. I'm suspecting an issue with the transmission oil pressure cooler, but not sure. Has anyone faced a similar problem and got it fixed by their mechanic? Any tips on diagnosing or troubleshooting would be super helpful!

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Hey there, interesting coincidence, I drive a Volvo XC70 2012 model, which is quite similar to yours. I'm no expert by any means, but I’ve gained some experience over the years dealing with my own car troubles. My ride also started showing a comparable issue a while back, erratic shifting and a weird noise on driving. The problem turned out to be a faulty valve cable connection, rather than anything to do with the transmission oil pressure cooler. My local workshop sorted it out fairly quickly after I took it in. It set me back around 170 Euro, which I reckon was pretty fair considering the symptoms. Maybe it’s something for you to think about? Anyway, have you replaced or checked any parts already? If not, you may want to consider the valve cable connection. Knowing the full history and status of your vehicle will definitely help to pinpoint the issue more accurately.

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Hey, really appreciate your advice. No, I've not replaced anything yet. The car's done 25741 KM so far, and until the gear slipping issue, it was pretty smooth. I got the last servicing done just a couple of months ago and everything seemed fine then. But clearly, things aren't as great now. Anyway, I'll definitely consider what you've suggested. Guess, I'll have to visit the local workshop, get them to check the valve cable connection. Thanks again. You're a lifesaver!

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Hey again! It's no problem at all, glad to be of help. Your mileage isn't really that high either, so my best guess is you just got unlucky with a faulty part. I know it's frustrating when our rides act up, but hey, at least it's not something that happened in the middle of nowhere, right? Since you mentioned that your last service was just a couple months ago, you might want to have the workshop pay extra attention to the work carried out then. You know, just in case something got overlooked or something like that. The guys attending my car found my issue when they were double-checking their own previous work. By the way, when they check the valve cable, ask them to also look at the transmission control module (TCM). Occasionally, it could also be causing the transmission to act up. In my case, it was solely the valve cable, but it wouldn't hurt to check the TCM too. Good luck with the diagnosis, and drive safe!

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Wow, thank you heaps for the detailed response and insights! Yeah, it seems like there's no shortcut here other than taking it to the workshop. You're definitely right about double-checking the work done during the last service, they might've missed something. I'll make sure to mention the transmission control module (TCM) to them as well. Appreciate the heads-up! Fingers crossed and let's hope it's nothing too severe. Thanks again, you've been a great source of knowledge and support. Drive safe!

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