1995 850 Wagon GLT Auto Transmission

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by Franz Bestuchev, Oct 2, 2004.

  1. The car starts and runes fine in the mornings which have been cool. My drive
    to work is short so the gearbox doesn't usually heat up a lot. Lately during
    longer trips the transmission starts to exhibit problems.
    1.downshifting harshly during an aggressive stop
    2. accelerating away from this sort of downshift is like the gearbox is
    spinning but not engaged, car moves into gear abruptly and drives as normal
    3. The worst seen to date is that the car was in gear on a residential
    street, warm car, warm day...I could rev the engine, and not really move
    faster. The car did also shift 1-2..?? Parked car for 45 mintues and drove.

    Does this sound like a diagnosis can be made quickly? Is this a $100 problem
    or a $1500 kind of problem?

    Thanks
     
    Franz Bestuchev, Oct 2, 2004
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  2. Franz Bestuchev

    Daniel Guest

    Doesn't this seem like a tired old clutch? But no you say it's automatic
    transmission, right?
    This model is probably controlled by computer(s) You need to visit a
    specialist, but on the otherhand another Volvo enthusist might well
    respond here Let's hope so.
    Gheez the 240's didn't have this kind of problem?
     
    Daniel, Oct 2, 2004
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  3. Franz Bestuchev

    Mechanic Guest

    May be the PNP switch. As a quick possible fix, with the car off,
    take the gear shift and ratchet it back and forth from Park to L a dozen
    or so times very rapidly. This can have the effect of cleaning contacts
    that get very little use and allow the circuitry to function. Hope it
    helps. If so, at least you know its not a tranny rebuild.
     
    Mechanic, Oct 2, 2004
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  4. Yea I've read about the PNP, I'll try that before I take off for the mech.
    on monday.
     
    Franz Bestuchev, Oct 2, 2004
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