93 240 hard shifting between 1st & 2nd

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by mikendebbie, Aug 20, 2006.

  1. mikendebbie

    mikendebbie Guest

    I recently bought a 93 240 wagon w/ 182k miles. It's in great shape,
    but I have noticed that has a hard/abrupt shift between 1st and 2nd (it
    shifts between 15 and 20 mph). I took it to a a local Volvo shop and
    asked them to adjust this, but it actually feels worse than before.

    Is this a symptom of somthing bigger or is this a minor problem? Is it
    something that needs to be tended to very soon or is it a minor
    inconvienience (say - like a rattle - that I can tinker with whenever
    I have the time?)

    Also, it does not bother me, but does bother the wife...the shifter
    does not line up with "N" and "D" and so forth...is that a dificult
    adjustment to perform? TIA!
     
    mikendebbie, Aug 20, 2006
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  2. mikendebbie

    KLB Guest

    I have a 94 940 turbo wagon with the same problem. If I am not mistaken the
    automatic transmission in your car is the same as used in the 700/900 series
    so the link for the following Volvo FAQ should apply. It explains what the
    problem is how to correct it and speaks of an alternative solution where one
    is treating the symptom rather than the actual problem.

    http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-9...tm#ATFluidNeedsChangingLateorPoorShiftQuality

    Basically it says that if you power flush the transmission and replace or
    clean the filter and replace the automatic transmission fluid you are
    treating the symptom and your problem should improve (not sure for how
    long). To treat the problem one has to have a single or a series of balls
    replaced in the transmission which have worn down in size do to particular
    or previous use. Apparently it doesn't have to much to do with what one may
    consider excessive mileage.

    I myself don't know much about mechanics but there are a great deal of good
    people here that do, perhaps they may chip in.

    Myself I am considering the power flush and replacement of the AFT but am
    wondering if using Synthetic AFT would be the way to go. Seems to be
    according to the following web-site. Anybody have any pros or cons for
    this?

    http://www.gadgetonline.com/TransFlush.htm

    Here is another site which I hope may be useful to you

    http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/Volvo_Books/faqtrans.html
     
    KLB, Aug 20, 2006
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