2004 V70R - Can only shift from Park to Reverse Topic is solved

hharrell4th · Post by **hharrell4th** » 20 Jun 2023, 15:41

My 04 VR shut down a couple of weeks ago and it had to be towed home. The fix was to replace the PEM but once I got every running, I'm unable to get past reverse. I hear the shifter repair fixes similar problems but I've searched and can't find anyone who was just stuck in Park and Reverse. Any ideas?

Post by **jonesg** » 20 Jun 2023, 16:08

See videos .

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... k+solenoid

hharrell4th · Post by **hharrell4th** » 07 Jul 2023, 11:57

Part ordered...wish me luck!

hharrell4th · Post by **hharrell4th** » 05 Aug 2023, 14:20

Solenoid and shifter claw kit replaced but still not able to shift past reverse. Any other ideas before I give up?

Post by **jonesg** » 05 Aug 2023, 20:27

hharrell4th wrote: ↑05 Aug 2023, 14:20 Solenoid and shifter claw kit replaced but still not able to shift past reverse. Any other ideas before I give up?

can you hear the interlock click when pressing the brake pedal.
installing a solenoid doesn't mean it moves.

Post by **cn90** » 06 Aug 2023, 07:38

- YouTube has a video on how to lift the trim around the shifter upward and now you can play with the shifter lock.

hharrell4th · Post by **hharrell4th** » 06 Aug 2023, 15:16

Yeah, I've tried that and it seems to be an issue with the shift cable binding, not the actual gear selector.

Post by **cn90** » 06 Aug 2023, 19:29

I have been here a long time and have never seen a seized cable.
I guess you can replace the cable and see what happens.

PS: Have you checked inside the engine compartment to see if the cable moves freely?

hharrell4th · Post by **hharrell4th** » 07 Aug 2023, 13:08

I confirmed the cable is fine. I got a suggestion to take out the shifter assembly and thoroughly clean all the goop out.

Post by **erikv11** » 09 Aug 2023, 20:36

And that fixed it?