A couple of days ago, I got the A1/222 code (S2 solenoid open circuit) and the check engine light came on, while the car got into the limping mode. After I cleared the code, I drove my car a few miles; the check engine light, the flashing arrow and the A1/222 code came back. Our 1995 850 turbo sedan has 200+k miles, and it has been in my hands for the last ~18 years (i.e., since I bought it new).

After I went through a fair number of related web-info, I went to a neighborhood transmission shop, and he quoted me $400-500 for the solenoid #2 replacement in my car. However, he indicated that there may be other parts that are bad in the transmission, while the same code pops up, i.e., 'S2 solenoid open circuit'. Does that make sense?

Also, it was stated to me that a used replacement transmission will have to be from another 1995 Volvo that may actually have more miles on it. That is, different year volvos have different transmissions. Do you have any feedback on this?

A good job of cleaning and fixing the existing transmission was quoted to be in the $2k+, while a transmission replacement would be more expensive than that. In both these cases, I indicated that I would be inclined to sell or donate my car rather than have it fixed.

I guess part of my question is whether I should go ahead with the $400-500 gamble in just having the S2 solenoid replaced, assuming that there is nothing else wrong with the transmission (please remember that the only code I get is 'S2 solenoid open circuit'). Everything else in the car seems to work perfectly well at this time. I am open to any comments/feedback you may have.

Thank you.