Installed the previous PNP switch which clearly has a bit more range to it. Set it again with the reverse light method and ensured everything was aligned with the transmission. Sadly, this transmission still won't engage.

Just checked and I have good continuity between the transmission case and the negative post. GRRR!!!! Edit: I still have my old PNP switch. I've been sitting in front of my computer staring blankly trying to think of what could be causing this. Obviously internal failure of the transmission is a fai...

Installed the SL solenoid and my blinking orange light is now gone!!!!! Great!!! But I have no forward or reverse gears. Of course, I had to add new fluid due to having the pan off. Once it was filled I fired the car up and gave it a shot- nothing. :( After testing the car with the new PNP switch, i...

Ah, I failed to mention, so far I have not had a CEL come on and haven't been able to pull anything from the ECM regarding transmission issues using my Snap-on Solus. Sadly, I don't have the Euro upgrade, so I'm having to do it all globally, but based on pid graphing the engine seems to be running g...

I'm a noob to this site, but this isn't my first time turning a wrench. I've been doing my homework after buying a 1997 Volvo 850 GLT with a 50-42LE from a co-worker for $240.00. The car is not drivable, so it was sold to me for the price of scrap. The last owner got the car as a trade for something...