Intermittent Shift light 1987 240GL

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by Jocmarsh, Jan 9, 2004.

  1. Jocmarsh

    Jocmarsh Guest

    I have a strange problem. My 1987 240GL has recently started lighting up the
    yellow arrow that comes on when you click the control on the automatic
    transmission that prevents shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. When this happens,
    the light stays on in both positions of the toggle that activates that
    function. If I engage the fucntion I hear a buzzing sound coming from under
    the dash somewhere. If I click the control again the buzzing stops but the
    light stays on. Sometimes the car shifts fine into 4th even when the light is
    on and at other times it doesn't seem to be shifting.
    The light normally comes on when I turn on the ignition (as a test of the bulb,
    I think) but goes off as soon as the engine is started.But now, sometimes it
    goes out automatically on start up and at other times it doesn't.

    Any ideas of what the problem might be? Does it sound expensive to fix? How
    do I troubleshoot the problem?

    Thanks

    John
    Merrimack, NH
     
    Jocmarsh, Jan 9, 2004
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  2. Jocmarsh

    volvowrench Guest

    Remove the screws for the glove box. The relay is on the left. Replace it
    with a new one. Throw the death clip that is crushing the case away.

    Bob
     
    volvowrench, Jan 10, 2004
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