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Car won't move forward or backward V70-XC70 1998

posted by  someone claiming to be Mary J on  Mon Jul 24 07:26 CST 2006 [RELATED]

After sitting in driveway all night, four days ago in the morning, I tried to start my '98 V70 automatic...starts fine, but would not go forward or backward. Made an awful grating sound when I gave it gas, but did not budge in either direction. Have been waiting for my mechanic to get back from vacation, so I just left it there. Just now tried to get it to move. I could feel it try to move back and forward. I didn't give any gas. Brakes seem to be locked. I'd like to know what some of the probable causes might be, and whether it's ok to have towed.
Just in case it matters, I went through car wash two days before.








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    Car won't move forward or backward V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  bryan goldberg on  Mon Jul 24 15:25 CST 2006
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    Mary,

    Like Klaus said, it's probably the parking brakes on the rear wheels.

    I always drive the car and pull the brake lever a few times after I wash the car or it has been through rain.

    When they release it will sound like a shot-gun blast.

    Good luck. And, keep your foot near the brake!

    Bryan








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      Car won't move forward or backward V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be Mary J on  Mon Jul 24 15:55 CST 2006 [RELATED]

      That did it!! Thank you so much. Love Volvo Forums and all the terrific people who read messages and help.

      Mary J








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    Car won't move forward or backward V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jul 24 09:57 CST 2006
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    Did you have the parking brake on while the car sat? It could be the parking brakes are stuck, but they usually break loose in reverse.
    If there is nothing behind you (!) you might try reving it up to 3,000rmp for a few seconds while in reverse. Be prepared to hit the brakes if the car does move!

    Klaus
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    (V♂LV♂s 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)








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      Car won't move forward or backward V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be Mary J on  Mon Jul 24 16:03 CST 2006 [RELATED]

      Thanks so much to you and Volvo Forum! Great advice! My car is no longer stationary!
      Mary J






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