Why is my Volvo 240 stuck in Park?
240 wont shift out of park. This just happened this morning. This just happened this morning. I cant move the shifter at all. I drove it yesterday and it was fine. Went to go to work this morning and after letting the car run to warm up for 10 minutes, went to shift into gear and it is just stuck.
When did the Volvo 240 go out of production?
Even though the Volvo 240 has been out of production since 1993, it is still a popular car among Volvo enthusiasts and a favorite among our staff. Over the past 40 years since it was introduced, we have come to know quite a bit about the iconic model.
Where is the fuel pump hose on a Volvo 240?
240 models with Bosch LH electronic fuel injection have a large plastic accordion style intake hose that connects the air mass meter to the intake manifold. This hose rests on the inner fender, over time a hole will wear through where it touches.
What to do if your Volvo shifter is stuck?
You may need to manually get your Volvo out of Park if you have to tow the car, want to move an inoperable car, the battery has died, or simply the shifter is stuck and won’t come out of the park. The shifter override methods described here will allow you to release the Volvo shifter on any model manually.
Where is the shiftlock button on a Volvo?
Ask Your Own Volvo Question Customerreply replied 9 years ago is the shiftlock button small and on the left of the gear shift Volvo Mechanic: Edward, ASE Certified Technician replied 9 years ago yes, should be right past the brushes on the side of the lettering. That will get it out temporarily.
What kind of gear shift is stuck in Park?
MY 1991 240volvo floor gear shift is stuck in park Submitted:9 years ago. Category: Volvo Ask Your Own Volvo Question Share this conversation Answered in 1 minute by: 5/9/2012 Volvo Mechanic: Edward, ASE Certified Technician replied 9 years ago Edward, ASE Certified Technician Category: Volvo Satisfied Customers:4,968
How long has the Volvo 240 been out of production?
Even though the 240 has been out of production for almost 17 years, it is still a popular car among Volvo enthusiasts and a favorite among our staff. Over the past 35 years since it was introduced, we have come to know quite a bit about the iconic model.
How can I get my Volvo out of Park?
Use a small flathead screwdriver to pop up the cap that says SHIFT LOCK. Insert the screwdriver into the exposed hole and press down. While you press down on the screwdriver and keep the brake pedal pressed, move the shifter from Park to Reverse, Neutral, or Drive.
When did the Volvo 240 get the accumulator?
Later 240s made from 1991 to 1993 got a more modern system that can be recognized by the big silver aluminum accumulator/drier near the right side firewall. These systems were a different design.
What kind of AC does a 1984 Volvo 240 have?
Over the years I have done a lot of experiments on my 1984 242 AC. Some have responded fairly well, but none would seem to work like a real modern AC system is supposed to. Beginning in 2010 I made a serious attempt at using PROPANE as a refrigerant after a suggestion by another 240 owner I knew who had claimed to be successful.
What kind of car is 1991 Volvo 740?
1991 Volvo 740 4-non turbo Brian, 8:34 AMWe were driving along in the city yesterday with the a/c on. All of a sudden, the a/c quit and we noticed that the windows would not lower. When we stopped, th…