HELP ! S80 won't shift out of Park

dickybow · Apr 27th, 2011, 21:02

Hi

Car: 2004 S80 T6

Earlier I had some difficultly getting it out of park, and started it over 4 odd times before I took it around the block then parked up.

This ran my battery out, then I couldn't jump start until I realised I was had the negative earthed incorrectly.

Anyway once jump started the car drove fine, I took it for a 10 mile run, parked on my drive, went to select R' to reverse and straighten up and nothing.

It's seems locked in Park.

I was wondering: the brake lights don't seem to function with it in Park - then again I'm not sure if it didn't to begin with ??

Please help !!

Thanks

daphantom · Apr 27th, 2011, 22:41

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Originally Posted by dickybow

Hi

Car: 2004 S80 T6

Earlier I had some difficultly getting it out of park, and started it over 4 odd times before I took it around the block then parked up.

An hour later, I jumped in and the car will not start - makes the clicky noise like when you have a dead battery. Battery tester reports 11.8v which obviously not enough but I have then tried jump starting the S80 from the rear direct to the battery and at the front with the appropriate jump point to no avail.

Please help !!

Thanks

The same car as my own Dickybow! Could it be the alternator?

dickybow · Apr 27th, 2011, 23:44

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Originally Posted by daphantom

The same car as my own Dickybow! Could it be the alternator?

Just the battery went down, see above. There's a bigger problem with it now !

dickybow · Apr 28th, 2011, 12:32

Resolved - brake pedal switch phew!!!

daphantom · Apr 28th, 2011, 15:57

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Originally Posted by dickybow

Resolved - brake pedal switch phew!!!

how much did it cost to sort it?

dickybow · Apr 28th, 2011, 16:01

£0 - I called the AA to fix it.

In 20mins he relubed and repositioned the sensor, and lubed the auto shifter.

He recommended I replace the sensor soon - £24 on order from Volvo.

I can't express how relieved I am !

Nick44 · Apr 28th, 2011, 17:20

My Sympathies!
I did exactly the same thing when working under the dash on the S80, dislodged the brake light switch.
Had me really scratching my bonce until I had figured out what I had done.
As you say, much relief!

Paul Wildsmith · Apr 28th, 2011, 20:00

the thing that 'locks' the gear stick in park is a solenoid - you can see it all if you move the panel a the base of the stick. My (on a previous S80) went faulty and I had to replace - as a temp measure you can remove.

Apr 27th, 2011, 21:02	#1
dickybow New Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2011 16:01 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London	HELP ! S80 won't shift out of Park Hi Car: 2004 S80 T6 Earlier I had some difficultly getting it out of park, and started it over 4 odd times before I took it around the block then parked up. This ran my battery out, then I couldn't jump start until I realised I was had the negative earthed incorrectly. Anyway once jump started the car drove fine, I took it for a 10 mile run, parked on my drive, went to select R' to reverse and straighten up and nothing. It's seems locked in Park. I was wondering: the brake lights don't seem to function with it in Park - then again I'm not sure if it didn't to begin with ?? Please help !! Thanks Last edited by dickybow; Apr 27th, 2011 at 23:44.

Apr 28th, 2011, 17:20	#7
Nick44 Ex 850/V70 Register Keepe Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2022 15:29 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hoo, Kent View Photos By: Nick44	My Sympathies! I did exactly the same thing when working under the dash on the S80, dislodged the brake light switch. Had me really scratching my bonce until I had figured out what I had done. As you say, much relief! __________________ 66,145,264 GLE,265 GLE (2 off),765 GLE,740 GL Estate, G 760 GLE Estate, N 960 CDi, W 940 SE,'51 V70 T,'56 V70 T5. '57 G3 V70 D5 '10 V70 T6 AWD Polestar (Bye Bye), Wife's '03 S80 SE I like Volvos.

Apr 28th, 2011, 20:00	#8
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 21:36 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	the thing that 'locks' the gear stick in park is a solenoid - you can see it all if you move the panel a the base of the stick. My (on a previous S80) went faulty and I had to replace - as a temp measure you can remove. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Apr 28th, 2011, 12:32	#4
dickybow New Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2011 16:01 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London	Resolved - brake pedal switch phew!!!

Apr 28th, 2011, 16:01	#6
dickybow New Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2011 16:01 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London	£0 - I called the AA to fix it. In 20mins he relubed and repositioned the sensor, and lubed the auto shifter. He recommended I replace the sensor soon - £24 on order from Volvo. I can't express how relieved I am !

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