Good Morning to the denizens of the Brickboard !

The 1991 244 B230F Auto Transmission (AW71?) shifter lever will not go into any of the gears except for Park, Reverse, Neurtral & Drive.

The Button on top does not seem to be either engaging or releasing the "lock?" mechanism ?

So, every once in a while while driving out here on the dirt/mud back roads the shifter "pops" out of gear and into Neutral..

I just slide the shifter into Drive and all is well. But, I can not the shifter to go down onto 2 or 1 Low.

Any ideas for me to look at ?

I took tis car on a maiden voyage yesterday and it was really nice ! I was impressed. This week I'll move the 15" Draco wheels and tires onto it - fix the one burned out rlaml in the center dash console and then inspect the brakes ! I am really really liking this little buzz mobile, even if it does corner ande handle like Spruance Class Destroyer....

Cousin John



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'92 740 B230F Wagon::'92 B230F 240::'86 B230FT Wagon (RIP-Parts Car):'83 320I::'79 320I::'81 320I::'74 2002::'70 Torino GT Convertible(351C)::1970 Dodge Dart GT 340::'70 Monte Carlo::1979 Dodge Tradesman B300 Custom(360)::'84 SAAB 900S::2004 Dodge Dakota

When you step on the brake (key on) do you feel a click in the shifter?

There's a shift interlock. Unlike earlier cars, you aren't supposed to be able to move the lever on a 91+ 240 without your foot on the brake. A solenoid holds a lever into place to prevent you from moving the shifter. It's actually holding in a piece that prevents you from pushing the button down.

You've either got a broken one that's been rigged to work while broken, or a piece of broken plastic perhaps is wedged into the release for the shift lock.

If you want to fix it, a new solenoid is available from Volvo. If you want it to go away and work like an older car, where you're responsible for the movement of the shift lever yourself, then you can remove the shifter cover and break out the yellow piece of plastic- or at least snap the pin off the end of is so it won't interlock the shift lever anymore.

Any other issues with alignment of the lever to the actual gear position, or free movement of the lever indicate a need for shifter bushings or possiby a failing shift linkage.

Good luck with it!
Good luck with it!
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::: Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: 92 244 ::: 90 745GL ::: 90 745T ::: 84 242DL ::: 90 745T Parts ::: Used to have : 86 244DL, 87 244DL, 91 244, 88 244GL, 88 744GLE, 82 245T, 86 244DL, 87 244DL, 88 245DL, 89 244DL!

Thanks Artie & Rob,

I'll go out this afternoon and investigate this in accordnace with your instructions !

Thank you for you advice- it is excellent !

I am really liking this little 244. I have the '92 740 Wagon too - after driving the 244 yesterday and part of last night, I might sell the wagon and keep the 244 for the summer.

They both have there distinct advantages:

The wagon is a chic magnet and has perfect zero drag aerodynamics.
The 244 is like driving a forklift up hills and a Spruance Class Destroyer round corners.

It's a tough call. I like the both of them A LOT.

Cousin john




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'92 740 B230F Wagon::'92 B230F 240::'86 B230FT Wagon (RIP-Parts Car):'83 320I::'79 320I::'81 320I::'74 2002::'70 Torino GT Convertible(351C)::1970 Dodge Dart GT 340::'70 Monte Carlo::1979 Dodge Tradesman B300 Custom(360)::'84 SAAB 900S::2004 Dodge Dakota

Hi Rob,

Some time back I had hoped you'd explain that yellow piece of plastic to me. I had figured your reference was personal knowledge of the '93 model, which is somewhat different than the shiftlock mechanism in 91 and 92.

http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=1103523

In the 91, at least, the yellow plastic is only there to push the solenoid pin out of the way to override its function. Without it, no override is possible. I can't, however, talk from experience on the 93 version.

Cousin: Check your brakelights. Fuse 7 has a way of developing a work hardening crack from repeated thermal stress. Also fuse 12 needs to be there - evidence is a working snowflake light on the AC switch.
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Art Benstein near Baltimore

A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.