Need a new trasmission on '96 850

Hello all,

Apparently I need a new transmission on my recently purchased 850. I
just bough last December . The 850 is a non turbo and has only 51K
miles. I took it it to a Volvo mechanic who at first thought I had to
replace the S1 and S2 solenoid. After a full flash the gears do not
engage. No it is not the PNP switch. I think I really need a
transmission. I had to tow the car back to my home after the flush.

I called two transmission places who do not deal specifically with Volvo
but say can repair it. One ask $ 2400 and the other one said the cost to
be between $ 2700 to $4200, depending on the specific model of
transmission I have.

DOES the 1996 850s non-turbo comes with different transmission model, or
is the tranny shop just trying to get my car in there and then shoot hi.

I even called the Volvo dealer saying that if I really do need a new
tranny ( and they also believe so after I explained the situation ) the
cost would be $ 4000 max.

Anyone has any suggestion for me? I would take it to a regular tranny
shop if I can save at least a thousand.

Thank you in advance for any comments.

Tony

 

I would suggest that you get the vehicle to your local Volvo dealer & have
them diagnose your complaint & to see what code that are stored in the
transmission control module if the codes come up as S1 & S2 as your post
states if I remember correctly on your year the two solenoids can be
replaced the dealer will most likely charge an hour of labor to correctly
diagnose your complaint
Glenn

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"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as long
as I live,
nor should any American.
"Mow Green"

 

Junkyard....
Where do you live, Tony?