1998 S70 locked in Park - need advise

lalabell · Post by **lalabell** » 30 Apr 2004, 11:41

I'm in dire need of help. My S70 (with almost 95K miles) suddenly won't unlock from the Park position. This just started today. I had to use the Shift Override to drive the car. Then, I have to disengage the Shift Override to remove the key. Has anyone experienced this? I'm going to make an appt with the dealer, but I don't always trust them and would like to have some idea of what the problem is. I do know that I don't have a good feeling about this.

Post by **matthew1** » 30 Apr 2004, 12:35

See
http://au.geocities.com/ozbrick850/tran ... witch.html

lalabell · Post by **lalabell** » 30 Apr 2004, 13:05

Matt, thanks for the reply. I just checked the brake lights and all are functioning correctly. Any other ideas?

Post by **matthew1** » 01 May 2004, 16:05

Sounds like the shift lock microswitch. Common problem... here's how to replace:

http://www.seawinds.ws/volvo/shift_lock ... aceme1.htm

If you do it, take pics please and send them in or post them for others.

Thanks!