help please
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05-29-2007, 04:07 PM
#2
05-29-2007, 05:31 PM
RE: help please
Good evening Noredramona,
Greetings from Japan.
The first thing you should do, if you can still drive the car safely, is to visit an auto parts store that does free engine & transmission diagnostic (AutoZone does it for free), and have the codes read from the on-board computers. Make sure to tell them that your car has OBD-II connection port in front of the shifter, right under the coin holder. Then, have the codes read and post them here so we can go from there. Don't just listen to what they say; write down the code #s that appear on their scanner, as well as the problem descriptions.
Shifting early could be due toone (or combo)of the following:
1. The shift mode is in "Normal" mode, as "Sport" mode wants to keep the RPM higher. Is the "Arrow" indicator blinking in the instrument cluster? If so, the above (OBD-II) scanner should tell you what's wrong.
2. Low, too much (this one is probably not the case) or deteriorated transmission fluid, or a tiny piece of gunk has dislodged inside the transmission and has clogged one of the hydraulic passages and causing the transmission malfunction. Check the transmission fluid level. Checking for transmission fluid level is much different from checking engine oil level, so let us know if you need an instruction on it. If you have the owner's manual, it may have an instruction in it so just follow it.
As to the RPM going up to as high as 1,900 RPM, it may be due to a few reasons but most likely a fuel control problem, like MAF sensor or throttle position sensor. Again, an OBD-II scanner should tell you the problem if it is electronic. Otherwise, the throttle body may be so dirty and may be keeping the throttle valve from closing quick enough.
So, do the above and come back. If the car cannot be driven safely, tow it to a Volvo dealer; you may have to pay for towing & diagnostic system check (approx $100 just to check the codes) don't risk anything, don't trade safety for mere $100+ towing, it's not worth it.
JPN
Greetings from Japan.
The first thing you should do, if you can still drive the car safely, is to visit an auto parts store that does free engine & transmission diagnostic (AutoZone does it for free), and have the codes read from the on-board computers. Make sure to tell them that your car has OBD-II connection port in front of the shifter, right under the coin holder. Then, have the codes read and post them here so we can go from there. Don't just listen to what they say; write down the code #s that appear on their scanner, as well as the problem descriptions.
Shifting early could be due toone (or combo)of the following:
1. The shift mode is in "Normal" mode, as "Sport" mode wants to keep the RPM higher. Is the "Arrow" indicator blinking in the instrument cluster? If so, the above (OBD-II) scanner should tell you what's wrong.
2. Low, too much (this one is probably not the case) or deteriorated transmission fluid, or a tiny piece of gunk has dislodged inside the transmission and has clogged one of the hydraulic passages and causing the transmission malfunction. Check the transmission fluid level. Checking for transmission fluid level is much different from checking engine oil level, so let us know if you need an instruction on it. If you have the owner's manual, it may have an instruction in it so just follow it.
As to the RPM going up to as high as 1,900 RPM, it may be due to a few reasons but most likely a fuel control problem, like MAF sensor or throttle position sensor. Again, an OBD-II scanner should tell you the problem if it is electronic. Otherwise, the throttle body may be so dirty and may be keeping the throttle valve from closing quick enough.
So, do the above and come back. If the car cannot be driven safely, tow it to a Volvo dealer; you may have to pay for towing & diagnostic system check (approx $100 just to check the codes) don't risk anything, don't trade safety for mere $100+ towing, it's not worth it.
JPN
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