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Volvo 960 Periodic Starting Problems

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posted by  jbowers on  Thu May 16 10:16 CST 2002
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Try moving the shift lever back and forth a few times using the lock override to see if this will clear the problem right away. If it does, a guess is that your PNP switch is on it's way out. It is located on the right side of the transmission next to the exhaust. If it doesn't make contact, the rest of the system will act like the car is in gear and won't let you operate the starter.

The switch is relatively expensive and the "standard labor rate" includes disconnecting the exhaust system but most people claim it can be replaced with the exhaust left in place.

Keep us posted.
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'96 965 with 16" wheels at 92K. Had '85 745 Turbo Diesel for 200K.






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