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Old 05-07-2009, 02:36 PM
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I bought a 1990 Volvo 240 DL Station Wagon and it has 176,000 miles on it. When I first took it for a test drive last Saturday everything worked fine. Last Monday the seller called to tell me they took it on a final farewell drive and it wouldn't upshift ( Its an automatic transmission ) past second gear so it only goes about 20 mph !
I took a gamble that its not a complete failure but rather a sensor or something. I paid 400.00 for the car.
 
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Old 05-07-2009, 04:01 PM
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Old 05-08-2009, 11:22 AM
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Welcome to the forum.

I can only assume that the problem is faulty solenoid, tranny fluid too low or the shift cable needing adjustment. It wouldn't hurt to check the fluid level.

I would post a thread in the 240 forum to receive more accurate answers or wait for Moderator Tech.

Good luck,


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Old 05-11-2009, 05:30 AM
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