960 wagon transmission woes

cactus52 · Post by **cactus52** » 19 Feb 2007, 21:56

Hi All:

I have a 97 960 wagon, and today I put it in reverse and it was slow to grab to go backwards. Then when I put it into drive it took almost 5000 rpm to start moving forward and all was fine. When I came to my first stop, it would never go again and so it sits on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck to bring it home. This all happend so fast, is this a serious problem or can this be fixed simply? I know I probably need a rebuild and are kits readily available for this type?

Thanks

Cactus52

Post by **billofdurham** » 20 Feb 2007, 11:41

Have you checked the transmission fluid for quantity and colour/smell?

It could be no more than low fluid or old fluid. Repair kits are not usually available for auto boxes because of their complexity.

Bill.

DanR · Post by **DanR** » 21 Feb 2007, 10:08

I wonder if your PNP switch is giving you trouble. Sounds like it is in W mode and you are starting out in 3rd gear. Try rowing the gear selector back and forth with the key in, ignition off, do it about 30-40 times. Restart and see if there is a difference. A bad PNP usually throws a code, but not always.

DanR 94 964 326,000 miles (92,000 on the new engine)

petershen1984 · Post by **petershen1984** » 23 Feb 2007, 11:52

Actually, a failing PNP would lock the car in 3rd gear. The car is slow to move, but the tach rpm is inhibited by the torque converter's stall speed, around 2,100 engine rpms. Good luck!

chizel08 · Post by **chizel08** » 23 Feb 2007, 21:20

hi mate..im having a hard time installing this engine mount for my 2000 Volvo S70...damaged in volvo transmission mount is my car's failure..im kinda meticulous driver and i need to replace it immediately..can anybody suggest what should be done first?..any help would be much appreciated..thanks!