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Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1997

Hi guys, since my last post, I sold the 92 960 wagon(230K miles) and the 92 960 sedan (125K miles)and purchases a 97 S90 (107K miles). The luxury is great, acceptable gas mileage, wife is happy, etc... The problem is the flashing arrow on the dash, the transmission mode selector buttons flashing and the check engine light is now on. I checked out the FAQ's and determined it must be the gear position sensor, so I replaced it this afternoon ($178.00 at the local dealer)but the arrow and buttons still flash and the check engine light is still on. I thought the flashing lights would go away after the repair, but I would have to have the ECU reset to clear the check engine light. Is this correct and if so, does anyone have any ideas as to why my dash looks like Christmas and it isn't even Thanksgiving yet?








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    Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1997

    This turned out to be the wiring harness. I installed the harness, put the tranny pan back on, added fluid, cleared the code and have been driving it since Tuesday without further problems. If you don't mind getting under the car and a little dirty, this was a pretty easy fix, as would solenoid replacement be. I didn't even have to drop the crossmember like I would have had to do on many other cars. Man I love Volvo's. Thanks again for your advice, it definately helped.








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      Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1998

      I have a similar problem. My car is 98 S90 (72K). 2 months ago I had the transmission arrow flashed and got code P0705 and P0715. I changed PNP switch a week ago but after changing it the gear cannot be engaged any more. Somebody told me that I did not adjust the PNP switch properly. So I adjusted it again by measuring the resistance between RED and BLUE lines when the gear was in N and P position (the resistance was around 0.01ohm), but the gear still could not be engaged. I used ODB reader to erase the codes and now there is no code. Can you let me know how did you align your PNP switch and did other things? BTW, I wanted to change the tranny fluid but the dealer said that chaning tranny fluid will cause more tranny troubles. What type (brand) of tranny fluid did you use in your car? Thanks.








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        Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1998

        Here are 2 ways to adjust the PNP sensor, in order of preference (accuracy is critical) :

        a. Use tool 9995475 and align PNP switch such that the fine line is visible thru the slot in the tool. Then tighten 12mm bolt .(torque specification unknown, but it does not need to be too tight).
        b. Turn ignition switch on – but do not start, put transmission in Reverse, , and rotate the PNP switch until the backup lights come on. Rotate switch slowly in either direction until the back up lights go back out and then center the switch. Then tighten 12mm bolt (torque specification unknown, but it does not need to be too tight).

        Change the ATF to M1 synthetic ATF or equivalent. At 72K miles you should be just fine. You can use the home flush method to remove about 95% of your atf but it will take allot of atf to change it (anywhere from 12-16 qts.) Or you could just drain your pan every oil change and change out 2-3 qts which is anywhere from 25%(2qts) - 40%(3qts).

        I home flushed a 95 960 with 109,000 miles on the original fluid and didn't have a problem. With this mileage I flushed first with cheaper dino atf, then after a few thousand miles I flushed with the good stuff.

        DEWFPO
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        1998 S90 077,400 and 1995 964 154,100








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          Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1998

          Thanks for the advice. Can you give me the specific brand name and type for the ATF? I read some pages said that the ATF should be Dexron III/Mercon for S90.
          Does M1 synthetic match this ATF type? Thanks.








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            Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1998

            You are correct. Any atf spec'd for DexIII/Mercon will work, even the new DexVI I believe. The M1 synthetic ATF is the correct spec.

            DEWFPO
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            1998 S90 077,400 and 1995 964 154,100








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    Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1997

    I limped on down to Autozone and had the code read. It is a line pressure solenoid. I found a DIY on how to check the resistance. Checked all four solenoids through the wiring harness without dropping the pan and found the line pressure solenoid to be open instead of the 2-3 ohm spec. Dropped the transmission pan and checked resistance at the solenoids and found all to be okay. Checked the harness from the solenoids to the first connector and found the open. Dealer only part ($75.00) and will be in on Tuesday. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the advice!








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      Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1997

      1Brickshort, do you have the DIY instructions for how to check the line pressure solenoid and how to replace solenoids? Thanks.








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      Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1997

      Thanks for letting us know what you found. DEWFPO
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      1998 S90 077,400 and 1995 964 154,100








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    Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1997

    The code will clear automatically after 3 complete cold start cycles if the problem was indeed the PNP sensor and you adjusted it properly.

    DEWFPO
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    1998 S90 077,400 and 1995 964 154,100








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    Transmission arrow and "W', 'E' and 'S' lights flashing. S90-V90 1997

    Yes, you need to clear the codes on the ECU. Places like autozone will check/clear the codes for you at no cost (1996 and later cars all use universal OBDII scanners to pull codes). I would take it there. Find out what the code is, and then you'll be able to do a better analysis of the problem.







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