850 AUTOMATIC- PROBLEM WITH AUTO GEAR CHANGE IN COLD WEATHER

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by richard, Oct 23, 2004.

  1. richard

    richard Guest

    My 1995 Volvo 850 has a problem with the automatic transmission when
    starting from cold, with the fault becoming more problematical in cold
    weather. The orange arrow on the instrument panel starts flashing and
    the gearbox selects a low gear and will not auto-change up when the
    engine revolutions are increased. Turning the engine off and restarting
    in neutral usually remedies the problem until the next cold start. I
    have checked the fluid level and that appears fine.
    Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
     
    richard, Oct 23, 2004
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  2. richard

    OBD Guest

    OBD, Oct 23, 2004
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  3. richard

    volvoguy Guest

    Sounds like it could be the gear position sensor located on top of the
    trans right where the shift cable connects or the mode selector switch
    next to the sifter. More than likely the gear sensor. See if the car
    starts in neutral. If it doesn't it poss. the gear sensor
     
    volvoguy, Oct 26, 2004
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