Hello to all and happy motoring. Many thanks to all that reply to my messages. The 960 is the first Volvo I have ever owned and its been exciting learning more about her through the board. As I learn more about her, hopefully, I can start answering more questions :)

Now, off to my question. Yesterday, for the first time, I tried to egage the passing gear in my car. I first tried it in drive ( 3 not D aoutmatic overdrive) at about 52 miles an hour and could not get a 3 - 2 down shift; I stopped. Later on I was in D, overdrive, and tried once again at about 50, and she really kicked in and rocketed off :) So - does she just have a real low speed 3, 2 or 4, 2 down shift? Of Course, at 60 mph a 4,3 down shift gets her moving moderately quick. All this was done in 'E' mode.

Last Question. At Idle sometimes I notice (it does not do it all the time) I slight buzz, solinoid engaging sound, when I shift from D to L. I know it's a completely electronic tranny. Is this normal? She has 130,000 miles so she is an old girl, but she is flushed and serviced (drop pan and clean filter screen) every summer.


Thank You All!
Mr. 960