This transmission model is not electronically controlled. The top bolt is very challenging to start into the hole since the space is too small for one's hand. Each Moveras transmission is produced in a World Class manufacturing facility. Not only are we talking about thousands of dollars, but a much worse never ending tale of woes and headaches. Of course, you should also use synthetic transmission fluid. Use tape to hold the bolt on an extension.
In my opinion this is way too sensitive a switch and is too difficult to adjust for this application. I've seen this help a couple of our customers who previously experienced unusual trans problems and worth trying before condeming the trans itself. When it fails, you will have 3rd gear only and the check engine and tranny dash lights will go on. Jack up the front of the car and secure the front wheels on a set of ramps by setting the parking brake and chocking the back wheels. It made a huge difference to the plus side. Unbelievable how much the quality of the transmission shifts have improved.
Don't overfill by even a small amount. On 960s, there isn't a dipstick handle. Basically I've narrowed it to dropping the pan and doing a natural flush to swap the solenoids and filter. If the hose is inserted into an antifreeze bottle with a tight fit, push the hose in slightly at the mouth to allow the bottle to vent otherwise it may expand and explode. Don't pull an Audi through the garage door. This allows kick-backs from actuating coils etc. Note that it is parallel with the shifter knob.
The ambient temps were in the low 60's. Step on the brake and attempt to shift out of Park. The torque converter can lockup from 2nd to 6th gears. The normal routine would be to drain and replace fluid, drive car, and if transmission functions okay, then send it down the road. Our transmissions are produced in a Clean Room environment.
That ought to do it. This will release the connector from the mounting bracket making it easier to separate the two ends. I think it is sticking when cold. So it can be overhauled with little trouble, particularly if the car is on a lift, and expense. Let me know what you guys suggest. Possible causes, brake light switch, micro switch in shifter assembly. You'll need a long funnel to put fluid in.
Take it for a short spin to heat up the fluid for measurement. Replacement of this governor gear is relatively inexpensive compared to a replacement transmission as it can be serviced without taking the transmission out of the car. You will no doubt find a couple of dollars down there between the seats. I just throttled back and eased into the campground. Just don't start the car without putting your foot on the brake. I've seen this for A340 also which is why I ask. Volvo technicians tell horror tales throughout U.
The lights do blink for a stage two overheat until the temperature of the oil falls below approximately 280F. I decided to tackle this myself late last year. Remove the plugs from the bracket, unplug them and spray inside with electrical contact cleaner, let it dry then re-install with silicone dielectric grease smeared insided the wire connectors. I'd recommend dropping what is in the pan and replacing it 3-4 quarts , then drive for a few hundred miles. If you use a mirror you can see it. I was able to remove and replace the switch with the exhaust and cooling line in place; putting the gearshift in neutral permitted rotation of the switch housing until it cleared the cooling line.
Remove the locking push fasteners and pull out the microswitch and solenoid, which are wired together. It seems as if it slipping in and out of gear. It is very easy in E mode even in S mode to get an unlock in 4th without a downshift to 3rd or to get unlock in 3rd without a downshift to 2nd. I have to press the Shiftlock override to get going. Has anyone spent any time working on one of these? Mechanically similar to the A43D. After opening it up, it appears that on one side of the switch, the grease is yellow and looks new, on the middle and right side of the switch it is as black as carbon and a strange texture making me think the knife-slide contacts are arcing and burning the grease.
Be safe or you will be sorry. Disconnect the overdrive solenoid wire. Be careful removing switch retainer as its easy to break the small plastic post the switch mounts to. This results in a transmission that can only shift to first and reverse, but not to any further forward gears. You have to get it just right it takes time and it is a very awkward hand position - but you can do it.