Volvo AWD 850 Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 12/2003 850 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

Automatic sticks in park (shift-lock overide doesn't work, only percussive maintenance) 850 1994

posted by  someone claiming to be The Somber Shar-pei on  Mon Jul 28 02:00 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Long time lurker, first time poster. I hope you can help.

I bought an automatic 94 850 turbo wagon a couple of months ago. So far it seems to be in good shape- the AC runs strong and cold, the seals don't leak, and the interiors are in great shape. However, every so often, when I start the car, the shifter won't move out of park. The shiftlock override button doesn't get the shifter unstuck, the only thing that works is shoving the shifter further into park or sometimes hitting it with my hand (I found this out due to frustration one AM). Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what did you do to fix it? Any help would be most appreciated!








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    Automatic sticks in park (shift-lock overide doesn't work, only percussive maintenance) 850 1994

    posted by  someone claiming to be Another '94 850 Owner on  Thu Jul 31 04:25 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    My shifter always stays locked in park when I start, but I've always been able to get it out of park with the override switch. I've just gotten used to shifting this way. No offense, but I hope I don't get your problem. If you're brave enough to take on the project yourself, it sounds like the micro-switch is bad. Thre's a good description of how to replace it (with photos) at http://www.seawinds.ws/volvo/shift_lock_microswitch_replaceme1.htm. Good luck!







<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.