ok so the problem goes as this. 1 morning i was going to move the car as normal put the key in everything goes fine, i park the car and the key wouldn't come right out. i had to wait about 10-15 mins then it finally just came out. then after this about 2 weeks pass and when i put the key in and turn it on it wouldn't shift out of park, but it would let me take the key right back out. so after having the car on for an avrg of 15 mins it would allow me to shift out of park and drive. and usually what i would have to do have carry both keys with me and lock the doors with the main key still in the ignition and use the valet key to lock the door and usually after 15-20 mins when i return the key is able to just come out but now that its getting cold out (new york city) this has not been the case. i had to do this last night and the battery died & the key is still stuck in it..

this is my nightmare ..ive seen a few ppl with the same problem but no xc90's

 

You will have to get the center console out and check the adjustment of the cable from the ignition switch to the shifter assembly.
Also a pretty good idea to spray the arm with silicon.

 

ok is there any place i can find a diagram of how to do this. i dont know jack about cars except putting the key in turning and driving

 

You might want to have someone do it then. The XC90 is the worse of all of them to get the center console out of.
It is a major PITA to get it out.

 

If you want to give it a try here is the best I can do to get it apart.

 

Then check adjustment where the red arrow is pointing and spray there with the silicon.

 

ah man that seems so complicated. not to mention that the volvo dealer to get the small lil parts is over 110 blocks away. and its cold as hell outside ;(

but im going to try and get the battery charged at autozone then drive to volvo

 

Tech,
I have the same issue.
I'm goin' deep.
Thanks for the pics.
Dan

 

I bought my 05 XC90 t5 in February of this year. When cold I have the stuck in P problem. Spraying the linkage arm for the selector seems to assist in speeding up the process for letting it shift from Park.

Anyone who tried this fix have tips on the work to be done? I'm not afraid of pulling the console out. In fact I've had to do most of that for the radio and cup holder lid fix already. I am interested in knowing how easy it was to tighten and how difficult replacing the yellow retaining clip is. And of course if it corrected this issue.

 

I found it online. It's quite simple actually.
Tech is right, just remove the ctr console,clean and lube.

 

Went after it this weekend. Pretty easy, no doubt. Follow the pics on where to remove the console screws and clean and adjust. Hopefully the shifter won't wont stick in P during cold weather anymore!

Thanks guys.

 

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nice write up, do you know the part # for that Yellow Locking Sleeve? my car is doing the same thing since the weather started to get colder, I can't remove my key right away, I have to play with the shifter and then it will release the key.

I am looking for the part # of that sleeve. Let me know if you know it
Thanks

 

Part number I got from my St. Louis, MO USA dealer was #9181197. It is number 32 on the parts break out from page 43: Shift Control AUTO TRANS GT, AW50/51 AWD, LHD. Cost was $1.25 USD.

In all honesty though I was able to adjust the threaded rod so that the spring action worked without removing the yellow cap. My problem was the reverse of yours though. I could not exit P on cold mornings. I fixed this about a month ago and since we have had sub 20 degree F temps here and the problem is gone.
\As you're adjusting and shifting you can look at the assembly and see how it all works together. This will help make your adjustments so that you are spot on.

 

I think my problem is related to the same issue, because I can start the car and remove the key all day long and during the coldest days if the shifter doesn't change (like just warming up the car in the morning) and the second I move the car and put it back in the P position, it will give me problems when trying to remove the key.

Good to know. Thank you