s2 shift solenoid trouble on 99 v70xc wagon

mapwop · Post by **mapwop** » 07 Sep 2008, 13:53

the other day my check engine light and a flashing arrow came on just as was about to park the car. a friend of mine put a scan tool on it and it tells us we have is s2 shift solenoid problem and the arrow indicates a transmission light. we can't seem to find the info. on how to get to the location of this so we know what to order.any help would be great.

Post by **billofdurham** » 07 Sep 2008, 15:58

What was the code number?

Bill.

mapwop · Post by **mapwop** » 07 Sep 2008, 16:09

1) 000c (shift solenoid)

2) p0756 (s2 shift solenoid b )

Post by **JRL** » 07 Sep 2008, 17:06

Try "rowing" the shifter back and forth from park to low about 20 times, engine on (foot on brake)
This could just be your PNP (shifter select) switch, a common problem.

If that helps, it's a temporary fix, replace the switch as no one really replaces shift solonoids anymore as there are usually other issues with the transmission if, in fact, that really is the problem

mapwop · Post by **mapwop** » 07 Sep 2008, 18:11

will this allow me to clear the check engine light and be able to remove the key from the ignition? then should i dump it and buy another vehicle?

Post by **JRL** » 08 Sep 2008, 05:54

mapwop wrote:will this allow me to clear the check engine light and be able to remove the key from the ignition? then should i dump it and buy another vehicle?

It may remove the flashing arrow and begin to possibly shift right.
The CEL and the shifter are other issues, a bad shifter or microswitch

mapwop · Post by **mapwop** » 09 Sep 2008, 08:09

thankyou everyone for your response, i have decided to trade the car(he is aware of all the troubles, and i am buying a '04 wagon from this same guy.so i hope this is how i close a post. if not will someone let me know? thanks. MVS ROCKS!!!!

madorion · Post by **madorion** » 09 Sep 2008, 14:24

I nominate JRL for MVS Sainthood! LOL Your advice got rid of my shifter
code!

WOOT!

A temporary fix beats a no fix anyday!
(procrastinator's anonomous)

Post by **JRL** » 09 Sep 2008, 14:29

madorion wrote:I nominate JRL for MVS Sainthood! LOL Your advice got rid of my shifter
code!

WOOT!

A temporary fix beats a no fix anyday!
(procrastinator's anonomous)

Thank you very much but in lieu of that send money
(Car business sucks right now)

That being said you may or may not have done a permanent fix.
The PNP switch most probably still needs to be replaced, you just bought yourself some time.
If you don't, (fix it) you may get stuck somewhere, the "rowing" will not work anymore and if you drive it with the light on and that's a sure recipe for a tranny disaster!

I'll take the sainthood, replace the PNP switch as soon as you are able to

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 09 Sep 2008, 14:42

St. James speaks

...get your PnP checked out, cleaned out or replaced ASAP....btw, there is a write-up on the PnP cleaning which might cure your ills in the second post of the Volvo Blog section (see tabs at the top of the forum) that might work. The guy calls the switch a Gear Position Switch but it's the same thing as a PNP.
Good luck and let us know how things go.