i-Shift Transmission Problem, dealer blames the driver

Sounds like it would be a new clutch. An expensive clutch but the transmission would still be good. Detroit D12 auto shift has a warning on dash if you get the clutch hot, say from not using the brakes. Maybe someone know more about the ishift transmissions

 

I would ask for the histogram if possible. Not sure if Volvo uses it or not though. Histograms will typically record the number of occurences of certain conditions over the entire life of the component.

And yes it is possible for a driver to burn up a clutch by slipping it to try and hill hold. Not sure about the I-Shift specifically but most automatics are just manuals that have been automated. There are no torque convertors, just clutches.

 

One guy where I work burnt a clutch in 2 weeks they covered it . Then he burnt another it turns out he was leaving it in gear when parked sometimes .. he paid for second clutch and had gone 4 years or so now problem free after they explained proper way to drive it

 

That would definitely mess up the clutch but wouldn't cause hard shifting in the transmission.

 

I cannot recall ever using a brake to control a automatic under power like I would a ancient 70's pre-emissions boat with a whipped 460 in it.

But if that is indeed the problem then that would be abuse no?

I don't know enough other than to think well, sometimes you gotta brake at 70 mph and 12th gear or wherever dontcha?

 

Does volvo have a clutch overheat abuse light ?? If so it should register events I’d think ..

 

On the driver display screen it will say "clutch protection activated" whatever that means. I usually get it when pulling out of the dock well when I'm being impatient and not waiting for the air to build up. Don't give the brakes a chance to release.

 

100% bs, run away from there, find a number and complain to Volvo. The computerized trans control system is bulletprof regarding driver damaging trans internal, or clutch. Something else is wrong and not the transmission internals. My daughter drives an i shift and usually in the beginning when she start driving the truck she had all most every time she got stuck in traffic the message coming up related to improper driving the truck. . Till i explain to her the proper way. Warranty work pays much less that you will pay them. They will get you because they know you have to go on the road. Either spent time looking for another shop, or pay the money