99 c70 No reverse manual transmission

HulkC70 · Post by **HulkC70** » 18 Jun 2014, 23:19

I have a 99 c70 with a manual transmission. I lost reverse but I can still shift into all other gears. What could be the problem I am facing? I need to fix this so for this is my only car.

Post by **abscate** » 19 Jun 2014, 04:58

It could be a linkage problem (you will need an expert for that to chime in) but more likely an internal transmission problem. Ugh. A used transmission is probably the way to go.

Post by **cn90** » 19 Jun 2014, 05:31

Likely Linkage problem.

http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread ... n-2004-V70

Post by **abscate** » 19 Jun 2014, 06:41

Don't forget to price out circular driveway vs used trans if it isn't the linkage.

I drove an old Beetle for 3 years without reverse once

HulkC70 · Post by **HulkC70** » 19 Jun 2014, 07:03

So how do I check the linkage? I can't afford to take it somewhere so how difficult is it to do on my own?

Post by **rmmagow** » 19 Jun 2014, 08:09

The link above is your best bet for checking the linkage. You'll need a helper to move the shifter while you look around. That link seems to cover about all you can do linkage-wise.

HulkC70 · Post by **HulkC70** » 19 Jun 2014, 11:59

Ok so it's definitely the shift cable. It's shredded. Volvo wants 170 for a new one and I can't afford that. Does anyone know where I can get one for cheaper. There is no yards around me with one?

Post by **matthew1** » 19 Jun 2014, 13:28

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HulkC70 · Post by **HulkC70** » 19 Jun 2014, 13:40

Thanks

Post by **cn90** » 19 Jun 2014, 13:50

On the other hand, thevpstore dot com (Volvo dealer in KC) sells the cable for $150.