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850 t Automatic locked into park (shifter OK)

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Re: 850 t Automatic locked into park (shifter OK)

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smoggyama wrote:The wheels spin in opposite directions while in park.
Completely normal. Every car I over own does it, except the ones that have limited slip differential.
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Is it possible to be locked in winter mode (forward use only) and the cable is unable to physically change the gear selection?
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beigg wrote:Is it possible to be locked in winter mode (forward use only) and the cable is unable to physically change the gear selection?
It moves through the gear selection. I'm doing the PnP for the second time. I would like to confirm that the wiring and connectors are good. I feel and hope the problem is external to the trans.
Life is like a box of chocol- make that an engine compartment. You never know where the tubes go or how to rout a belt 'less you read the diagram on the underside of the hood. Do it right the 2nd time. So when all else fails, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Hi All,
I hope that everyone (US holiday) had a great Thanksgiving. I find feelings of gratitude, family and community to be pleasurable on a deep level. We are all quite fortunate just to be alive -in the first place, and we are the result of generations of innumerable diaper changes and failures of celibacy. What does this have to do with anything? Well, A Volvo wagon is the preferred conveyance for the groceries and people that share that day together.
My observations are: Wheels counter rotate in P and N when turned manually; wheels spin in forward direction in D, 2, and L -they seem "labored" and make a periodic clunk. In R, nothing happens unless I rev. the engine to maybe 2500 RPM where I hear a louder version of the same clunk. The car starts in P and N, and the reverse lights only light when in R. Approximately 500 to 700 miles ago I drained and replaced some ATF in two pint increments. Are all ATF's created equal? About three months ago I replaced the axles and rotors, control arms and tie rods etc. I would like to believe the problem lies with the wiring or an accessible solenoid..
Life is like a box of chocol- make that an engine compartment. You never know where the tubes go or how to rout a belt 'less you read the diagram on the underside of the hood. Do it right the 2nd time. So when all else fails, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Be good do good feel good live good.

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