XC90 problem - cannot move auto lever into gear

XC90 problem - cannot move auto lever into gear

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QBee

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20,984 posts

144 months

Wednesday 10th February 2016
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2004 54 XC90 T6 auto.
Problem started with not being able to get the key out with the gear lever in park.
Then it progressed to not being able to get the gear lever out of park and into gear, with the engine running and foot on brake.
Volvo dealer being as helpful as usual - ie not at all.
Car is of course 4 wheel drive and locked in park, so a tad tricky to deliver to any repair place or even load on a trailer.

Any thoughts what it might be, and how to at least temporarily bypass it to get it fixed?

QBee

Original Poster:

20,984 posts

144 months

Thursday 11th February 2016
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Guys, what a great speedy response. Much appreciated. I only haven't responded sooner because I have been flat out at work all day.

It's my daughter's car, so I don't know how it should feel, but you have given me some very good pointers to look into at the weekend, so thank you all.

QBee

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20,984 posts

144 months

Monday 15th February 2016
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Thanks all - Just having a hell of a time with work at present, 7 days a week.
Self-employment is fine as m=long as you don't need to sleep!
I will try to find time for a first look tomorrow.