Stuck in Park -- shift lock button won't work either!

Post by **plumsmooth** » 29 Sep 2020, 16:04

I am trying to sell this darn Volvo 850 Wagon that has been sitting of the last year.
Things like this are discouraging and I am ready to give it away if I have to.

Car started right up. Everything appears to work. I need to move it 15 feet after I put air into the tires.

But now it won't even shift -- even with the Shiftlock button engaged.

Well I am glad this didn't happen to someone trying to drive it away after paying me for the car.

The little knob up top seemed to almost pop out for a second also. But the rubber is peeling away from the shifter.

You know I'd buy a shifter just to drive this to a junk yard!

Please help...

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 29 Sep 2020, 16:09

Smack the top of the Shifter knob to push it down. Then try to get it out of park.

yanga001 · Post by **yanga001** » 29 Sep 2020, 18:07

stupid question but did you depress the key in. Sometimes the springs go out and it does some weird stuff. I lost turn signals until i pushed the key in.

Post by **abscate** » 30 Sep 2020, 09:59

If you lift the center console you should be able to access the solenoid that locks the shifter and get it out of the way

Post by **plumsmooth** » 30 Sep 2020, 10:11

I have a week or so to figure out how to install the new one. My concern is that the tutorials I see suggest putting it into Neutral or another gear?. Will I need to figure out how to change the gear from park to install the shifter. And I am wondering if the shiftlock release not working is tied into the button not working? I think you still have to press the button on shifter to get it out of gear when the shift lock button is pressed?

I gave up on local salvage yard and ordered a full nice wooden shifter from the only eBay seller that seems to have a bunch. I figured for an extra couple of bucks I'd go for one with less rubber and nice looking veneer! But it is coming from California to VT!

Post by **abscate** » 30 Sep 2020, 11:13

Plum - sent email to you and fellow VT Volvo owner.

Post by **plumsmooth** » 06 Oct 2020, 08:31

Update: Volvo still stuck in park! Brand new used shifter with perfectly working button.Audible solenoid sound. Shift lock override will not help.
Brake lights appear to be working. Should I tap on this rod or try and lubricate it before I open up the console? Any chance it could be stuck here?
Off course I do not want to break it further...

Post by **Chuck W** » 06 Oct 2020, 09:20

Just pull the console at this point.

Post by **plumsmooth** » 06 Oct 2020, 09:54

OK That was fun let's hope I remember to put it back. What do I do now. I don't know. I guess I try and shift and see what is going on?

Post by **plumsmooth** » 06 Oct 2020, 10:01

I don't know the shift lock release seems to do the same thing the solenoid does -- both are working! but something is stuck somewhere. Should I upload a video? This is mind boggling?