Xc 90 gearbox issue

[Rockettvr]

Hi all
Posted this in the Volvo section last night but no replies as yet so thought I’d post here - apologies if I’m in the wrong thread
My xc90 has developed a gearbox problem - it’s probably been covered on here already but I’m having trouble finding any posts matching my symptoms
Last Friday I loaded up ready to depart for a couple of weeks away with the family - I’ve a 2004 d5 auto-
Car had been driving normally up to this point with no sign of impending doom. Car starts ok - select D but there’s no lights on the selector and the digital readout on the dash still shows P
Car revs up but with very little forward progress- I can only liken it to trying to pull away in a manual car in 3rd by slipping the clutch
Once some speed has been gained it seems to drive ok but doesn’t seem to want to engage top
Anyway had to abandon the car back at home and take another vehicle
Was just wondering what level of pain is it going to cause me once I get home ??
Is it repairable or am looking at a new gearbox??? Or spares repairs on eBay ???
Car bought for £3k
Thanks for any replies

[stevieturbo]

There are a few Volvo FB groups...might be worth a look.

But anything is repairable..but at what cost. You'll need someone who can interrogate the box with VIDA or similar to see if it is maybe a simple electronic issue, or something mechanical.

If the selector electronics are not working correctly, and the box isnt recognising what gear it's in etc...it will all be confused and never drive correctly

But it needs someone with knowhow to check it out

[DrDeAtH]

Try volvoforums.org

[Sardonicus]

Get the trans controller scanned for DTC's /fault codes , not always sinister as it seems an external sensor or faulty power or signal wire faulty/dirty connector etc could put the gearbox into get you home/limp mode

[Rockettvr]

Thanks for the replies