Volvo S40 Geartronic sensor replace

2006 Volvo S40 Geartronic Manual shift not working, here is a common issue and the fix.
Part # Volvo 8699465

[@victorsinclair188]

Once again I'm so appreciative of folks who make videos to help others. This was a big help to me and just wanted you to know your time in doing this is appreciated

[@6198mark]

So nice of you to post this informative video. You saved me $200 and the humiliation of taking something that turned out to be relatively simple to the mechanic. And my girlfriend is really impressed, too!

[@mauricegray9198]

Well done would never thought about a Magnet would make the manual shifter not work. I have a c70 2011. Ez fix. Thanks for the video.

[@HenriRoig]

Thanks a lot. Not only money was saved, but the personal satisfaction knowing I fixed it, priceless!

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Awesome!

[@stenhammer]

Thanks, Rob! Your video included some key details that most instructions overlook. Thanks for helping me out, sir!

[@marcustaylor6395]

With the amount of comments on this video it seems this part has an extremely high failure rate! Will be doing mine in the weeks to come! Wish me luck! Thanks Rob. Absolute gentleman!

[@NickAbbot.]

OH MY GOD! I have the exact same problem. Thank you again, so very much! Well done! I have to order that part now!

[@johnc7863]

Thanks! Worked great. Also found the previous owners drivers license and credit card underneath the shifter.

[@sdadds86]

This video was just what I needed. I had 3 problems when doing this procedure. First, I had a very hard time removing the trim around the display. I think I broke one of the tabs but it fit back in place and seems solid. Second, I had a very hard time removing the shifter lever. The little ring from the bottom would not go down far enough to release the catch. I had to put the lever in the Manual position to get the clearance I needed. Then if came off. I had to do the same thing to get it installed, put in in the Manual position and smack it. The third problem I had was the last plate in disassembly. I could see the two clips on the right side but nothing on the left. I was able to get it free somehow and complete the repair. Without this video I would have given up at the first trim plate. Thanks for the video.

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

Thank you so much! My 2010 S40, which I inherited from my beloved sister, is having this issue and it is causing 0192 (Gear Selector Module (GSM) Faulty Signal) and I have P0300. I'll get to work fixing them now that I see how you repaired your S40. Granted they are different model years, I think I can manage after watching your video. Thank you!

[@hatchetkween80]

You made that look so seriously easy! Thank you

[@jacobdragoo4901]

Just purchased a 06 S40. Mine has the same problem. Now I'll be fixing mine soon. Thanks for the Video!

[@pepegarcia7380]

Great DIY , I’m just doing mine on my 2011 c30 and is basically kind the same 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@SuperFender64]

Really helpful Rob... I own three Volvos 2005 S40--1995 850--1990 740GLE 16 valve station wagon...I have the exact problem on my S40..I was hopping it was just the plastic part. I learned from you it has that magnet that is crucial for proper operation. Thanks again Rob

[@strider5119]

I like that you couldn't find a video, so you made one. If only more people did it. I'm having trouble with mine, it works sometimes, but I might replace that part just to see if it helps. Thanks for the video

[@redbeak1453]

Thank you Rob. Your video helped greatly on replacing the shifter blind on my 2011 C30. Almost identical to your 06 S40.

[@migueljgomez1458]

Rob, thank you. It took me about 40 minutes from start to finish. Great insight. I did also take the time to brush the dust and particles off the circuit board w/a make up brush and used a trim removal kit for the project.

[@masonlariscy530]

Thank you. I couldn't find any other videos for this. The same thing happened to my C30 the other day and I was in great dismay since I love using the manual function. You've made my day

[@garrettgannon2088]

These steps worked perfectly on my 2007 S40. Took a lot of the guess work out of the process. Great video!

[@geoffclarke9571]

Great video. Just what I needed although a slight adjustment for right hand drive. Just one very important comment about removing the gear knob. DO NOT TWIST IT. Pull it up straight in line. Found that out the hard way!

[@wladimiralfieri4272]

Hello. Your video helped me very, very much! I had the same problem and here in Brazil it is very difficult to find this piece. Thanks to your information, I bought it on eBay and your instructions, it will be possible to exchange it. If it were possible, I would give you a hug!

[@rjmach]

I just want to say thanks for your time doing the video!I just bough a Volvo 2007 S40 and I have the same problem.

[@brianhannon4075]

Sir, thanks for this video. Clear, concise. Made this job a breeze. 07 V50 now showing 1,2,3. Had some trouble getting shifter knob off, seem pull darn hard is the consensus. Got it shifted into drive and it finally popped off. Off for a test drive! Thanks😀

[@carloshenriquecarvalhomach295]

Thank you very much! I'm from Brazil and they are charging me like US$1000 for this replacement. Now I'm going to do it myself. Unfortunately I'll have to order the part from USA, as we don't have it in Brazil, but better waiting 3 months than spending 1k. Thanks!

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Wow!! $1000 that's outrageous! Do a Google search for this part number: Volvo 8699465. I would search Ebay too. I saw one on Ebay US that shipped international. Cost approx $20 US plus shipping.

[@edbrandt8972]

Thank you for this video. I am having the same issue with my 09 C30. I know that plate has broken into pieces so that explains why manual mode is not working 😢

[@Shutrbug69]

Brilliant, brilliant, BRILLIANT!!! Thank you so much, Rob! Your instructions were spot on! Worked like a charm!

[@ianblanchet5500]

Thank you very much sir ! The automatic transmission in these cars deserves the geartronic and when it doesn't work it is extremely disappointing.

[@veronicatrujillo8760]

Very good job explaining what to do I appreciate you very much 😊

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Thank you! I am glad it helped you!

[@magus4218]

thank you for this educational video. It helped me out alot and it took me about 45min to fix the shifter blind on my V50. Great video.

[@gerardo6823]

Thanks rob, took over little of an hour, and saved lots of money, appreciate it

[@secretpilgrimage6879]

Thank you !!! Volvo 2009 C30 280k ,,shifter blind fell apart at 220k ,, the geartronic manual sensor stopped working at 280k. At this point i'm happy to know its probly not the trans lol.. thanks for the video!!!

[@markcotter4213]

I just bought an 05 and it has this problem. Your video is great! Thanks! It looks like an easy fix

[@utubefun7]

Thank for you help. Just did my 2007.

[@laurareid3425]

Thank you saved alot of time n headache! Blinder was already in a million pieces had to take it apart twice cause the magnet was still stuck to it 😁didn't realize it but running good now THANKS A MILLION!!!

[@yonis963]

Thanks man god bless you, i am going to replace it tomorrow in my c30 2008. with your instructions it seems to be easy. Thank you for sharing this Precious knowledge 😘

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

I hope all goes well!

[@euclid400]

Thanks for the help, I just replaced mine and your video was all I needed!

[@RafaelSilva-fx6dd]

Thanks for this very nice video. It worked!

[@jinni0611]

Thank you SO much! Was able to get my car drivable again after my sensor strip broke.

[@JN-hp5pv]

Love that butter knife, Thanks you saved me a trip to the mechanic!

[@thebodilyfunction]

Shifting like a dream now. Thanks for the video.

[@starwaymotors7050]

Thanks for the video Rob! Helped plenty.

[@bojacque6474]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@royleveque5716]

Thank you very much for sharing this video on KZbin and it has helped me to fix my car without spending lot of money God bless

[@carlosloera8041]

Thank you very much Rob I learned a lot from your video. Between you and Nick the car guy who has video called "How to get your car out of gear when it's stuck in park" I can get around a day or two until the parts come in. I am going to definitely subscribe to your channel.

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad they have been helpful.

[@libertymunkombwe2823]

very elaborate, very informative. I love it. My Mech will not BS me. Thanks Rod.

[@pmarr98]

Thanks Rob just got a 2005 s40 t5 for my son and need to do this same fix at some point

[@jamminjesus]

I love you for making this video! Thank you sir!

[@AR58870]

Thanks for putting this up ! I have to do this shortly !

[@markw208]

Very good video. Thanks for helping the rest of us. My dealer wants $371 to replace the blind. What a gouging. For everyone’s consideration; why does the blind break? It’s just a sliding part with no stress on it.

[@SantoLuzbel]

Thank you, Mr Webster! Excellently detailed.

[@AntonioAntonio-vy4pq]

Thank you so much for your video

[@g2kountz]

Thank you, Sir. for your video. Sure. Helped me a lot!!

[@Citationdude]

Really great job

[@pasquale3883]

Thanks for the vid mate, helped fixed my friends Volvo! 😊

[@iberiman7]

Thank you very much Rob !! It has been very helpful to me !! 🙏

[@sergiobandala6257]

Excellent guide. Same problem, really easy with your guidance

[@ADONAIsays-so]

Very well done and informative! Thank You.

[@gilsonfreguglia8222]

Parabéns, seu vídeo foi muito esclarecedor, embora não entendi o que você falava, compreendi através das imagens e consegui arrumar o tiptronic do meu volvo v50.

[@greggdoud6254]

Thanks Robert. I didn't realize or make the connection that the missing shift slider cover was the culprit behind losing the ability to manual shift. My guess is that this is why once in a while my daughter said the acceleration was really slow and sluggish. I'm betting the magnetic part got jostled around and got the transmission stuck in a higher gear, hence the acceleration issue. I'll have to confirm, but I imagine it is the same part for a 2007 - the console looks identical.

[@neplatnyudaj110]

At 5:30 I had four clips on that part, almost broke it. But great video - saved me a lot of money.

[@CB_1_3ovo]

this video is a great help, thanks mr rob

[@SubarashiPiano]

Thank you so much! God bless!

[@2shots.]

Thank you sir. My c30 has been having issues with this

[@frankkovatch]

Man, you rock... God bless you

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Thank you!

[@TheMinnypin]

thank you for the help, I did it with your help great job. post more on s40 video if you can thanks again

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@TheMinnypin]

actually i changed on 3 of my volvoes

[@abdulrazakahmed2920]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@ericevans1373]

Thanks so much for this video!

[@mikedean07]

Great video. Thanks for posting

[@bigtd7399]

Great video

[@MatiasFGarciaArango]

Thanks Rob you are the best !!!!!

[@gregsus4536]

Good video. Great info. Nice use of a butter knife.

[@melissaj3488]

WOW. This video was incredibly helpful. I was determined to get this job done and unfortunately could not all because the shift knob refused to be pulled off. I don't know if it has to do with the age of the car or what but I had to put it all back together before replacing the sensor.

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

You really have to get over top of the knob and give it a good jerk. Almost brutal jerk.

[@6uille]

Totally awesome information, thanks so much

[@ismaelmerino4923]

Great video, thak you very much for your work. Unfortunately it didn´t work in my C70. The Manual part continue unserviceable. Run out of ideas. Thanks.

[@m0smayad370]

Thanks very much for your help

[@RayMainBagpiper]

Thanks for posting ! I could do a blah blah blah reply but you already know the story !

[@raullara7433]

Well explained. Thanks!

[@TheSkatersoldier]

It worked! Thanks allot!!

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Glad it helped

[@jessikamoreno6482]

Gracias jefe. Me solucionó Mi problema Gracias

[@kekkakuppi4382]

Nice video.

[@tonyd33770]

Rob You are the MAN I'm in the middle of replacing the blind could not do this without your excellent video - thank you Tony

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Awesome!! Thanks for your comment! I'm glad it helped!

[@AlinOfrim]

Thank you!

[@kennethhoon9156]

Greatly appreciate 🙏

[@davidnavarro9931]

Muy buen tutoríal cambie el repuesto y quedo excelente. Gracias

[@marchellozanforlin2993]

Cómo se llama esa banda, para poder encargarla?

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

The Volvo part number is in the description. But here it is: Volvo 8699465

[@patriotridge]

Thanks Rob !

[@blainetrahan5268]

ordering the part now to replace on my 2008 C30 T5 thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leebottoms9576]

Hey Blaine, I'm about to do the same to my 08 c30. Have you already performed the fix? If so, how did it go? I'd love to hear from you if it's very similar to what Rob shows us here in this vid or if there were any significant differences in the c30 that would help me going into it. Any info would help! Thanks man.

[@Citationdude]

Love the butter knife

[@PH-ql8bi]

Thanks!

[@AlexLipkovich]

When I was remove the old cracked plastic pieces one metal contact spring jumped to the gear hole and lost . The new one supplied with the displayed spare part?

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

I really don't know, I never saw a spring. I'm not saying there wasn't one, I just didn't see it. So to answer your question, I don't know, maybe Volvo dealer can tell you.

[@kaique511]

Thank you a lot!

[@pezqy6914]

So i did this but manual still doesnt work what could be the issue

[@kevinlee5690]

Thanks

[@undrwings]

Hey Rob, thanks for the great video. Where do you order the parts for your Volvo? I have the same model with the same issue.

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

I get a lot of parts from ebay. Just search ebay with the part number I show in the video.

[@jojobutter1]

I replaced the shifter blind and it did nothing. I pulled three additional green chip boards from a junkyard, as well as three center control modules and I have tried every combination. I trace the wires going from the GCM( gear control module- the chipboard), , to the fuse distribution box and then to the TCM .they all had continuity. Yet I still cannot go into manual mode. and yes I replaced the shift blind correctly with the smooth side up. does anyone know where the sensor is located that the shift blind/ shutter magnet actually activates?

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

I wonder if this could have something to do with the TCM..(Transmission Control Module). This may be a shot in the dark. Tty unplugging the TCM, then reconnect ti. I don't know if there is a problem with the connections or not, However, it would be worth giving it a try.

[@OriginalName83]

Yes!!!

[@EduceEverything]

Did this job require you to enter the radio code? My shifter is having a similar problem but I'm afraid to disconnect the radio because I don't have the code.

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

I did not have to enter a radio code on this S40

[@Natebot2001]

Hi there Rob I own the same year Volvo and find this video very helpful, however I can't get the shifter off. Do you have any suggestions on how to remove it?

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

I just got over it on my knees in the seat, and jerked upwards very hard, and it came off. I had seen other KZbin videos showing the same process. That is the only way i know anyway.

[@Natebot2001]

Thank you very much, I was able to take it off

[@keamogetsekgwee6081]

Thanks for posting, this is helpful, I have a similar problem on my Volvo S40 2008 model. Can you help with "try slow down or up 1 gear" error message.

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Hello, I don't understand what you are asking. There was no error "message", the indicator in the dash just won't show the gear numbers. Only D N R.

[@kennethdesmond2599]

Can you please drop the website where you got the part from

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

I used eBay. Search for Part # Volvo 8699465. Or use Google search for the same number.

[@abiodunajibola7731]

Thanks Rob. Pls can you tell me the location of the TCM and ECM?

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Yes, the ECM and TCM are located under the hood, in front of the engien, between the radiator and engine. The air filter is in the same box. The air filter is on the left side, and the ECM, TCM modules are under the right side of the box. on the drivers side ish.