V70 auto gearbox problem

[willyworm]

I have a 2002 v70 2.4 diesel with an auto box. The gearbox sometimes cann't decide which gear to be in, especially between 1st and 2nd gear. Most garages want to put a recon. box in, but I suspect that is not the problem, and I don't want to pay for a box that is worth more than the car! A discussion with a mechanic suggested it was a valve problem which is external to the gearbox. Has anybody come across this problem before and be able to offer me advice? The car has done over 200k and otherwise runs like a dream.
Thanks, John

[willyworm]

Thanks Skellen, this sounds like problem, will give it a go.