guys if you have the flashing arrow on your volvo 850 just try this trick. It will save you from a lot of headache. hope this helps.
volvo 850 pnp transmission help simple fix for flashing arrow
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Is there a spray to buy in order to clean the pnp sensor or how would we clean it?
About a month ago, I found out I had a leak in my turbo (I drive a ’99 S70), I have an appointment to get it fixed in 4 days, but it was driving fine until recently. The last 2 days, the car has been “kicking” it would just randomly accelerate without me stepping on the gas any harder, a couple times, this happened when I was parked. My dad, who knows more about cars than me says it’s the hole in the turbo causing this. Is it safe to drive for the next 4 days before my appointment?
Thanks for having this video on here.. My light just came on last night and I didn’t know what it was at first.. I’m definitely going to give this a shot today and hopefully everything will be back to normal..
ya i have the same problem. I cant really tell you what thats all about. i can usually fix or adjust anything but i think those sensors are so sensative that even if dirt gets on the sensor itself or the wheel that the sensor reads it turns it on. i dont drive this car much but if i did i would take out the dash and remove the abs light. i mean its just unreal that those are that sensative. well thats my take on it. hope this helps
….Thought my transmission was toast but saw this, tried it out & it’s fixed – thanks! Just one query – is there a quick fix like this at all for an abs light that keeps flashing on. Spent alot of bucks getting a new module & it made no difference. Am about to sell this car & not wanting to spend any more on it. Seems to be electrical – have you ever had this trouble with your volvo Dean? Recommend anything?
I would also like to add another possible culprit that actually has nothing to do with the transmission, but often manifests itself as such: the ignition switch.
Yes, you heard me! The Volvo 850 ignition switch has several soldered cups which can develop fractures and result in a weak contact. The most common wire to have this partial failure is, IIRC, X2 which controls current through the PNP, among other circuits. The TCU gets bad signals and acts badly, sometimes wiggling the key helps…
temporary fix for something that is getting worse, dont think this is the solution to end all your problems, this is to get to work, not to use every day. dont be the typical american who takes the short cuts.
This worked for my 95 850 n/a! The arrow was flashing, along with the “winter mode” switch light. The car seemed like it lost first gear and was accelerating poorly. Just ratcheted the shifter up and down about a dozen times and voila! Thank you sir!
Doesn’t work, how do I clean PNP switch? Got a video on that?
smells like old car stink dont it!
sounds good for a 95 though…my 97 dont sound that quiet.