cannot shift out of park on hot days without shift override Topic is solved

[email protected] · Post by **[email protected]** » 22 May 2003, 06:17

On days when the car sits in the sun (usually the outside temp is 70F+) the car will not shift out of park without 'shiftlock override' Then while driving the turn signals, and odometer, speedometer and who knows what else, don't work. 1996 850R Wagon 203,000mi.

dpauto.com · Post by **dpauto.com** » 24 May 2003, 19:00

Sounds like you need a new ignition contact switch. Its a common problem.

Dave

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 24 May 2003, 19:45

Thanks Dave

dklew · Post by **dklew** » 27 May 2003, 13:27

This is a pretty common problem for the 850s. Not sure about the other stuff.

Peter · Post by **Peter** » 17 Jun 2003, 08:10

Thanks, changing the ignition switch did it.

iLLuZi0n · Post by **iLLuZi0n** » 17 Jun 2003, 21:19

1996 850R Wagon 203,000mi.

wow, what makes you drive so much? live in alaska or something

or a job or something, cause that is ALOT of miles i think

AutoX47 · Post by **AutoX47** » 17 Jun 2003, 22:20

It's great to see that our cars can run that long

iLLuZi0n · Post by **iLLuZi0n** » 18 Jun 2003, 01:00

most cars can run for a long time, given that you take good care of it

shawn · Post by **shawn** » 19 Jun 2003, 14:37

Hey, I Just tuned it. How much did it cost to replace the igintion switch to fix the shift lock problem?

Thanks,
Shawn

daria · Post by **daria** » 18 Aug 2003, 09:02

I had my car at the dealer a couple of weeks ago for "Can't shift out of park problem". They told me I needed to replace the micro gear switch. Can you tell me where this is located and if I can replace it my self? (San Diego Volvo didn't have the part)
I'd appreciate any help/advice.
Thanks, Daria