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S70 Gear Selection problem

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Thenemyk2
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S70 Gear Selection problem

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My Mom drives a 98 S70 and has had issues getting the car from park into Drive. The only way she can get the car into drive is by the shift override. Any ideas on why this car is doing this, could it be the PNP switch?

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Post by rspi »

Likely a bad ignition switch. Ask her to try to turn the key back just a little after she starts the car to see if that helps.
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Shifrter microswitch
Broken shifter button
Bad brake switch
Ignition (highly doubtful if she has no starting issues)
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