Tcm reset after full transmission flush

[xc90skip]

I'm about to completely flush my transmission fluid. After checking the fluid level, what reset should be performed?

1. Reset the "Transmission Fluid Counter". I'm sure this has to be done


2. Reset "Adaptation". I'm not to sure about this one. It says, Note! This applies
only if the transmission or one of the components in the transmission have been replaced.

Resetting adaptation
Resetting the adaptation and the counter for "Transmission oil, replace"
Hint: The
transmission has
torque-regulated,
adaptive pressure
regulation. The
pressure regulator
enables the
transmission to
regulate pressure
during each shift to
prevent hard shifting.
Each shift is assessed
by the transmission
control module (TCM)
and is stored in the
internal memory. This
makes it possible to
compensate for
transmission and
clutch wear. It is
important that the
adaptation in the
memory is reset so
that the transmission
works normally after
the repair. Because
the fluid was changed
during the repair, the
counter for
transmission fluid
change must also be
reset. If the counter is
not reset during
draining/replacement,
a diagnostic trouble
code may be
generated under the
wrong conditions.
Note! This applies
only if the
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transmission or one of
the components in the
transmission have
been replaced.
 Ignition on.
Click on the VCT2000
symbol to reset the
adaptation and counter.
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3. Activate "Adaptations"
Activation of
adaption
Control module
adaptation
Hint: The following
method gives a
basic adaption of
the transmission. In
case of sportier
driving, it is not
certain that the
basic adaptation is
sufficient to give
improved shifting
quality. The method
can be adapted to
cover the engine
speeds where
problems with
shifting quality
occur, but make
sure that
orange/yellow
warning light is
activated just as in
the basic adaption.
Note! Always begin
with a basic
adaptation.
 Start the engine.
 Gear selector in
position P.
 Activate
"Adaptation
mode".
Note! Do not
switch off the
engine!
 Disconnect the
diagnostics tool
and test-drive
the vehicle
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according to the
description
below.
Start the test drive
after the text message
is displayed in the
combined instrument
panel.
The general
orange/yellow warning
lamp is used during
adaptation as an
indicator that the
target value has been
reached. The warning
light goes out again
after 2-4 seconds,
depending on what
type of adaption is
performed.
Test drive
description
for up-shift
adaptation
1. Accelerate gently
at an engine
speed of
approximately
1400 rpm up to
4th gear. Hold
the accelerator
pedal (AP) in a
fixed position
throughout the
acceleration.
Stop the car and
repeat the
procedure until
the general
orange/yellow
warning lamp
lights after each
shift. A number
of accelerations
may be required
to obtain the
correct result.
Note! 6th gear
will not be
available at
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this engine
speed.
2. Accelerate again
but this time up
to 6th gear,
increase the
engine speed to
approx. 1800
rpm. Hold the
accelerator pedal
(AP) in a fixed
position
throughout the
acceleration.
Repeat the
procedure until
the general
orange/yellow
warning lamp
lights after each
shift. A number
of accelerations
may be required
to obtain the
correct result.
3. Accelerate again
up to 6th gear,
but now increase
the engine speed
to approx. 2500
rpm. Hold the
accelerator pedal
(AP) in a fixed
position
throughout the
acceleration.
Repeat the
procedure until
the general
orange/yellow
warning lamp
lights after each
shift. A number
of accelerations
may be required
to obtain the
correct result.
Accelerate again
up to 6th gear,
but now increase
the engine speed
to approx. 2500
rpm.
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[xc90skip]

I followed the Vida instruction how to flush the transmission. Drained the pan, add 4 liters, pumped through the upper rad connector, add 2 liters. I did this until I pumped a total of 16 Liters. The fluid is bright red. I followed the Vida instruction how to check the fluid level. I let it idle until the oil temp reaches 50 degrees celcius. I opened the integrated level plug. Nothing came out. I added another liter, nothing was coming out. I then try to reset the fluid counter and it failed to reset. Any ideas?

Btw, after draining the pan, I cut the upper cooler line and installed a Magnefine filter. I used the original connector to the rad, attached a 3/8 OD brass pipe and 3/8 ID vinyl hose.

[xc90skip]

I started w 20 liters. I have 2 liters and 900 ml left. It means I added 17 liters + 100 ml.

I measured all pumped out fluid to include whats drained out of the drain plug. I measured the fuid when it cooled off. Total of 18 liters + 150 ml. I was way off.

I have no idea how I messed up by over a liter (1050 ml). It must have been the volume of fluid being replaced with cold fluid.

Gonna add just over a liter in the am. Im hoping that this is the reason why I cant reset the fluid counter since its 1 liter short.

Wish me luck.

[hoonk]

Im hoping that this is the reason why I cant reset the fluid counter since its 1 liter short.

Reset with VIDA? The Transmission control module has no way of knowing the fluid is low - there is no fluid level sensor in the transmission - (sure if the transmission was extremely low and you tried to drive it gear slipping/incorrect gear ratio codes could be stored)

[xc90skip]

I added 1.5 liter and let it idle until oil temp reaches 50 degrees. Opened the Integrated level plug. It drained .5 liter. At least I now know the fluid level is correct.

I tried to reset the Fluid Counter. It was "Unsuccessful". Ohhhhh well. I drove around for 50 miles and plug in the Vida/Dice. No fault codes. Tried to reset the fluid counter. No luck. I also checked the oil temp, it was 96 degrees celcius. Isnt that a little too hot?

Do you think I need to take it to Volvo for a TCM update and or have them reset the fluid counter?

Btw. The shift is much smoother than before. I dont feel that jolt now when I engage the drive or reverse.

The pumped out fluid is black but it doesnt smell burnt.

[xc90skip]

Fluid Counter reset successfuly performed!!!! Ignition has to be off, key must be in Pos II.

Note: Vida suggest for the Ignition to be "ON". This did not work. You have to turn the ignition off and turn the key to Pos II.

[xc90skip]

Installed a Magnefine Filter.

[noxcho]

hi,

I am trying to do the same Reset of Transmission Oil counter but I cannot find it in DICE2014d at all. How did you do it in your example?
Under Repair - Fault Diagnostics I see only General Diagnostics and Tests; Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Associated PRocedures; Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures, then greyed out Symptom Verification; Wiring Diagrams.
I cannot find the setting from your screenshot. Could you please give me some details on it?
Thanks in advance.