1993 850 GLT (re-occuring orange arrow light) PNP Switch

Lynne · Post by **Lynne** » 23 Jan 2003, 10:07

Hi!

I am having a problem with the orange arrow light coming on for a few days then disappears. Only to get stuck in 3rd gear. The mechanic changed the transmission fluid and replaced the winter mode button. Car was fine for a week. Came back on for a day. I have read alot of sites like this one and have tried shifting my car from park down to low quickly for about 5-6 times and lights have not come back on since. Also, it is suggested that cold weather has been attributed to this problem.

My question is should I wait to have the PNP switch done if the car only gets stuck in third gear? Is it just a bug for this year like the low oil light?

The mechanic who looked at it said that if the lights come back on after they did the tranny flush, I would have to have a re-built tranny put in. It only has 72,700 miles and I have only had it since August. I have put 7,000 myself.

Any help or advice would be great. Also I have visited the volvospeed website and fixed the windshield fluid problem on my own. Very helpful. I am a woman who is not afraid to get under the hood and make repairs myself so replacing the PNP Switch would be my next project if necessary.

Post by **matthew1** » 23 Jan 2003, 16:23

Yes, you can wait on the PNP switch. I wouldn't let it go on for long because it could be dangerous (starting in 3rd gear).

Move the gear selector from P to L3 20 times when the car is off. This will clean the contacts. This may buy you more time before replacement is necessary.

Lynne · Post by **Lynne** » 24 Jan 2003, 04:36

Hi Matthew,

Thank you for replying to my post. I have just purchased the Haynes Manual for my 93' 850 and plan on reading it cover to cover like I did the manuals.

Your advice has saved me a couple of thousands for now!!!!

Thanks again