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740 transmission shifting erratically

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NZbuilder
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Joined: 17 March 2014
Year and Model: 1992 740
Location: Portland

740 transmission shifting erratically

Post by NZbuilder »

I have a 1992 volvo 740 non turbo automatic transmission. It feels like the transmission is always trying to change down gears the decides not to. It is worse at highway speeds but you can still feel it at low speeds. I thought it might be the overdrive relay clicking on and off. I have replaced the relay and still the same problem. I adjusted the kick down cable and it didn't change much. It's random and happens most of the time but other times it's fine.

I have checked the transmission oil and it's pink and at the right level so I think that's fine

Anyone got any other ideas of what could be causing my problem or anything else I could check?

Thanks for your help

mtd240
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Post by mtd240 »

Could be the overdrive solenoid.

Replace with the IPD bypass kit if you don't ever need to hold the car in 3rd gear (towing), or if you want to save some $$
2007 XC70, white/oak, 175k miles
2008 XC70 3.2L, 115k miles
2016 XC60, osmium grey / off-black, 95k miles
Gone:
1990 240 DL Wagon, M47, lots of goodies. 372,000 miles
1978 242, lots and lots of work to get a reliable daily
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