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OD unit 700 1990

posted by  someone claiming to be Joe S. on  Fri Apr 29 08:14 CST 2005 [RELATED]

Bryan,

The overdrive solenoid is located on the left side of the transmission (driver's side). Don't know if you have ever seen one, but it is a round cylinder about the size of a 35mm film can (maybe slightly larger in diameter). It has wiring that runs toward the rear of the transmission and attaches to the shift linkage. As you said, if you could acquire one dirt cheap, it may get you up and running again. I just meant that, if you plan on keeping the car for a long time, a new unit may be a better investment.

Good Luck,

Joe S. - Volvo Master Technician

1988 760 Turbo w/273k miles, 1981 242 Turbo w/243k miles

P.S. - If you do remove the solenoid, be sure to thoroughly clean around it first. Any dust and dirt will enter through the fluid passage and mess things up.






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New Overdrive kicks in after ten minutes. [700][1990]
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