1998 V90 Transmission Park Micro-switch

patsaison · Post by **patsaison** » 12 Jan 2015, 11:37

Just had my 98 V90 transmission park lock micro-switch replaced by Volvo dealer in Westport, CT.

Ouch! They charged me $340; they insisted it was a 2 1/2 hour job (@$120 per hour), when a guide I found on how to do the job on the forum said it take 1 1/2 hours. I mentioned the steps were simple, as indicated in the guide. They were adamant.

I would have done it myself, but I did not have a soldering gun. I figured, the job was so simple, how could it take more than 1 hour for a professional? Big mistake. They gouge you when they can.

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 12 Jan 2015, 15:37

patsaison wrote:...they insisted it was a 2 1/2 hour job (@$120 per hour),...

I asked them before bringing vehicle to the dealership...but very seldom do I go to one.

Last time I went was in the 1990s, for replacing a leaking steering rack; I didn't have the time to fix it, and it needed fixed.