Replaced C30 Shift Blind...Now No Geartronic

anacortesian · Jul 6th, 2024, 17:37

Just replaced my 2009 c30 auto trans shift blind. The old blind was broken into pieces and the old magnet was never found. Cleaned up the broken pieces and purchased a genuine volvo blind...genuine Volvo part (made in Germany) I paid more for it to avoid a cheap Chinese part. Took my time on replacing. Positioned just as shown below (smooth side up, ribbed side down). I think the slider with the magnet can only go into the blind one way.

I never disconnected the trans top circuit board, as there was room enough to simply move it out of the way. Seems to me everything was reassembled correctly. The shifter shifts smoothly, all lights on the faceplate light when the key is turned on including the -M+ light.

But now...no geartronic when you shift into -M+.
Is it possible that the little magnet may be mounted in the blind incorrectly from the manufacturer? That the magnet polarity may be reversed? That the tiny magnet may need to be "flipped" in it's seat...even with a new blind (in some cases)... so the polarity is correct?
I'm at a loss here... anyone have experience with this problem?
Any help greatly appreciated.

MDS40 · Jul 7th, 2024, 11:47

The slider part with the magnet is switchable for use on either left or right hand drive cars.
I found out to my cost when fitting it the wrong way after following an American youtube video and mines a UK car. !!!

Photo number 2 is not very easy to figure out as it (the photo) looks transposed.

anacortesian · Jul 7th, 2024, 22:22

Yes...but that would mean that the slider can only be installed one way depending on your application (Euro or USA).
It would not physically fit otherwise ...correct?
Mine was a VOLVO part in a sealed bag with VOLVO printed in blue on the bag and clearly labeled Made In Germany. But I did buy it on AliExpress...so it did get sent from China to get to me. You know... I am beginning to think cheap China knock-off in a counterfeit bag...in my conspiratorial mind.

iainmd · Jul 8th, 2024, 10:50

Never buy anything from AliExpress if you're after a genuine part. The amount of cheap knock-off cr@p on there is unbelievable. Sadly Amazon is heading the same way.

Jul 7th, 2024, 11:47	#2
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2024 11:16 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	The slider part with the magnet is switchable for use on either left or right hand drive cars. I found out to my cost when fitting it the wrong way after following an American youtube video and mines a UK car. !!! Photo number 2 is not very easy to figure out as it (the photo) looks transposed. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

Jul 8th, 2024, 10:50	#4
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:19 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Never buy anything from AliExpress if you're after a genuine part. The amount of cheap knock-off cr@p on there is unbelievable. Sadly Amazon is heading the same way. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Jul 7th, 2024, 22:22	#3
anacortesian Junior Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2024 02:05 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: California	Yes...but that would mean that the slider can only be installed one way depending on your application (Euro or USA). It would not physically fit otherwise ...correct? Mine was a VOLVO part in a sealed bag with VOLVO printed in blue on the bag and clearly labeled Made In Germany. But I did buy it on AliExpress...so it did get sent from China to get to me. You know... I am beginning to think cheap China knock-off in a counterfeit bag...in my conspiratorial mind.

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