madmick
Tuesday 11th October 2005, 21:32
I have a problem with the auto box on my 1994 850 T5 estate. Basically what happens is she won't change gear when she's first started, and will only change gear when you pull back slightly on the gear stick.
Occassionally, if you only go a short journey, say to the shops and stop to get the paper when you come back out again she will refuse to start in either neutral or park and you need to wiggle the gear stick, for the most part she will start after a couple of attempts but lately its been getting much harder to find the right "position" to get her going again.
Here's where it gets weird - when she warms up say 5 miles into the journey everything will kick back in and she will happily drive all day with no problems.
I've sought advice from Volvo and of course they won't commit thmselves without me taking her to the service centre and them sticking the arm in up the shoulder in labour charges, however, what I have been told on the quiet by one of the mechenics is that that problem could stem from the Starter Inhibitor Switch which will cost about £140 + VAT and labour.
Have any of you guys ever come across a problem similar to this and if so what was the outcome.
Any information will be VERY gladly welcomed because it really is starting to drive me NUTS!!!!!!
Regards
Sam
Occassionally, if you only go a short journey, say to the shops and stop to get the paper when you come back out again she will refuse to start in either neutral or park and you need to wiggle the gear stick, for the most part she will start after a couple of attempts but lately its been getting much harder to find the right "position" to get her going again.
Here's where it gets weird - when she warms up say 5 miles into the journey everything will kick back in and she will happily drive all day with no problems.
I've sought advice from Volvo and of course they won't commit thmselves without me taking her to the service centre and them sticking the arm in up the shoulder in labour charges, however, what I have been told on the quiet by one of the mechenics is that that problem could stem from the Starter Inhibitor Switch which will cost about £140 + VAT and labour.
Have any of you guys ever come across a problem similar to this and if so what was the outcome.
Any information will be VERY gladly welcomed because it really is starting to drive me NUTS!!!!!!
Regards
Sam