Hard shifting 2 to 3

[genayaku]

2003 XC70 AWD 118K
I used to have this problem before, and went to dealer. I was told that the problem is in relay and it was replaced. The problem was resolved.
Since, my warranty is expired I would like to seek an advise from forum members in what kind of relay I should check/replace.
Any comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Thank you and have a blessed weekend!

[MacNoob]

B4 servo problem?

http://www.ipdusa.com/products/5538/30751262-b4-servo-cover-update

[Astro14]

"relay" makes no sense to me...are you certain that's what the dealer said? Do you have the repair order to verify what was done?

With your miles (and zero other service, I suspect), I would simply change the fluid (see the Gibbons method under resources) and be certain you use the correct fluid (JWS-3309).

[genayaku]

The fluid was changed at the dealer less then 6 month ago, so i doubt that's the issue. Will try servo option.
thank you for suggestions.

[2008XC70]

They probably meant solenoids..

[Astro14]

They probably meant solenoids..

Maybe...but that's a big job...over $1K in labor, so I suspect he would have remembered that correctly...maybe not...but changing solenoids on this is relatively pointless...they generally don't go bad, it's more often that the valve body that goes bad...

[eitankon]

Usually dealers use a simple ATF . Got read of the old trani oil and used Toyota IV oil , and it runs smoother now.

Got the B4 parts and intend to flush the oil entirely and do the adaptive mode.

Hope this will solve 2-3 flares.

Eitan