Volvo RWD 700 Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 10/2005 700 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

OverDrive Solution 700 1987

posted by  someone claiming to be Abe Buttu on  Fri Oct 5 15:02 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Thank you all for replying to my message.

About a week ago I had a problem with my standard transmission overdrive (5th gear) on my 740 Volvo. The overdrive option was engaging from all possible gears (even reverse) when it is only supposed to engage in the 4th gear. I just thought I would send

you a message back telling you how I fixed the problem. The problem

was found in a wire coming from the overdrive switch.

The insulation surrounding the wire had torn off leaving some of the wire actually bare. This bare wire was touching the chaissy and therefore was grounded causing the 5th gear problem. I replaced the wire and the overdrive now shifts into 5th gear properly.






<< < > >>



©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.