Geartronic is a manual transmission with a hydraulic torque converter and is equipped with a manual mode, which is used in Volvo passenger and commercial vehicles. This was marketed in the 1990s. Almost every model of this brand is now equipped with it. Manual mode allows the driver to keep the car under control when needed. among other things to optimize off-road performance or driving dynamics under certain driving conditions.
How Geartronic works
By default, Geartronic acts as an automatic transmission, calculating and changing the ratio between gears independently. To switch to manual, the driver pushes the shift lever to the “+S-” position and then to the “+” or “-” position, depending on which gear he wants to shift into. Many modern Volvo models also have shift paddles to operate the manual transmission. Once the driver has switched to manual mode, the color of the “+S-” indicator on the dashboard will turn orange, showing which gear is engaged.
Popular Versions by Geartronic
| Index | Manufacturer | Number of gears | Max. Displacement, L | Max. Torque, Nm | Year of manufacture | Models |
| AWTF-80 SC | Aisin | 6 | 2,5 | 450 | 2001 | Volvo C30 I; Volvo S60 I, II; Volvo XC60 I; Volvo S40II; Volvo XC70 II |
| AW55-50SN | Aisin | 5 | 3,5 | 320 | 2000 | Volvo S40 I, II; Volvo S80 I, II; Volvo S60 I; Volvo V70 I |
| 4T65-E | General Motors | 4 | 3.8-5, 3 | 380-440 | 1996 | Volvo XC90; Volvo S80 |
| TG-81SC (AWF8F35, AWF8G45,AWF8F45) | Aisin | 8 | 3 .5-4.5 | 350-480 | 2013 | Volvo S60 I; Volvo XC40 I; Volvo S90 I; Volvo XC90 I; Volvo S80 I; Volvo V90 I; Volvo XC60 I |
| TF-80SD | Aisin | 6 | 3.0 | 450 | 2010 | Volvo V40 II; Volvo V70 III; Volvo V50 I; Volvo XC70 II; Volvo S60 II; Volvo XC60 I |
Frequent defects of Geartronic
| Defects | Transmission |
| If the transmission oil is not changed in time, clogging the torque converter solenoid valves. | AW55-50SN, TG-81SC. |
| The mechanical components of the transmission wear out when the transmission oil level is too low. | AW55-50SN. |
| The planetary gear shafts break regularly. | AW55-50SN. |
| Torque converter lock wear. | TG-81SC. |
| The left driveshaft axle sleeve or seal is starting to leak. | TG-81SC. |
| The bearings are prone to failure. | GM 4Т65Е. |