Flashing arrow on dash

tom4342 · Post by **tom4342** » 16 May 2017, 15:23

1998 v70 AWD When it rains it pours now there is an arrow flashing on the dash she says she can't get the 3 buttons on the column to move such as switching from e to s etc.I about ready to throw in the towel on this car

tom4342 · Post by **tom4342** » 16 May 2017, 15:38

The W button is flashing

Post by **JRL** » 16 May 2017, 17:45

Row the gearbox from park to low, back and forth about 20 times, key ON
If your PNP switch is going bad or is dirty, this may be a temporary fix.
If it works, replace the PNP switch soon (park, neutral, position switch).

tom4342 · Post by **tom4342** » 16 May 2017, 18:44

Already ordered 65 dollars thanks

Post by **Roger_850T** » 16 May 2017, 20:16

I agree, sounds like the PNP switch. I seem to get ~125k to ~140k out of them before needing replacement.

Roger

magna224 · Post by **magna224** » 17 May 2017, 01:17

tom4342 wrote: ↑16 May 2017, 18:44 Already ordered 65 dollars thanks

Where did you find one for so cheap?

tom4342 · Post by **tom4342** » 17 May 2017, 17:42

The PNP switch is toast will have to order one ordered the used brake pressure switch and the gaskets for the turbo drain tube now to track down where the transmission leak maybe.

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 17 May 2017, 19:12

I would consider cleaning that switch before you install it considering its used. Its much easier to do before you install it rather than having to take everything apart again.

tom4342 · Post by **tom4342** » 20 May 2017, 06:38

Got the switch yesterday looks better than the one in my car I am waiting till I get everything I need and hit it all at once.

tom4342 · Post by **tom4342** » 27 May 2017, 07:17

magna224 wrote: ↑17 May 2017, 01:17
tom4342 wrote: ↑16 May 2017, 18:44 Already ordered 65 dollars thanks
Where did you find one for so cheap?

one of the OEM Volvo parts sites.