The R I bought is always stuck in Park unless I push the shift-lock button and hold it down while taking it out of park. The guy I bought it from said it needs a new solenoid switch under the console. He is sending me the switch. Any where to find instructions on how to install it? What's the switch called? If I knew that I could probably find the directions on installing. He said it is not hard to do.

 

Have you tried searching I posted the instructions before on replacing the micro switch before.
https://volvoforums.com/m_7148/mpage...ch/tm.htm#7148
That link to this forum should help you.It kind of explains it.If you need more help let me know.
It is pretty easy.If you know what you are doing you can have it done in about 30 min.

 

I replaced the microswitch, and the car is still doing the same thing. I have to press the brake sometimes several times in order to get the switch the shifter to disengage. What could be the problem?

 

HELP I have the console off and I can not figure out how to get the Solenoid out. The directions are for doing the microswitch. I am changing the Solenoid. That is what the guy sent me and assures me that will fix the problem.

Look at the last picture in this link:

http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/Microswitch2.php

That's what I'm trying to remove. I have the black plastic around it lose, but the solenoid is still in there real tight. I will probably figure it out, but I thought I would ask here first. Getting ready to eat something and then I will check back before proceeding.

 

I got it, and it works. What he sent me was the solenoid and microswitch assembly. That microswitch is a real pain to put in! Espeically at my age where my eyesight is not all that good. I did it by feel more than anything. I was kind of suprised when it actually worked when I put it back together. I broke that little flap thing off the mircoswitch trying to put it in and could not find it anywhere, so I took the flap off the old switch and put it on the new one. I lost one screw and could not get one of the bolts in under the armrest. I will need to get a small swiviel socket which I don't have. But I no longer have to push the shiftlock to get it out of park.

 

Can you ask him where he got the solenoid? I think that that may be my next move. Thanks in advance!!!!

 

When I get home tonight I will give you the Volvo part number. I came in a little blue box and it was a Vovlo part. I bet you can call a dealer and ask for it.

 

I just went out to the car for something else. The part number for the Solenoid is 9466029 and the microswitch comes with it.

 

Sorry I missed helping you I was having computer trouble.