Automotive replacement manual transmission bearings. What year did the volvo 240 series switch from the 4spd wpush button overdrive to the 5spd. The transmission overdrive relay often fails, preventing the transmission from shifting into overdrive. Transmission and overdrive are lubricated by the same oil. I have an 89 volvo 240 and have replaced the overdrive relay and the solenoid on the transmission. The oil level should be up to the levelfiller plug. Why in the world volvo chose to use an electronic overdrive instead of a real 5 speed manual transmission is beyond us, but they did and we have all had to live with that decision. It proved to be a troublesome system over the years and heres a few of the most common issues. I was listening to cartalk last weekend, and the brothers had a question related to a volvo 240dl 4speed manual transmission, that had a bad overdrive buttonrelayetc.
This job should take 5 to 6 hours barring major problems without removing the transmission. We offer a plethora of volvo overdrive for your vehicle needs. The service manual for inspecting and repairing the dtype overdrive for the volvo amazon, p1800, 140, 164 and 240 260series. Manual transmissions use an input and output shaft that are parallel to each other in the case, and are connected by a series of gears. Sep 04, 2011 what year did the volvo 240, switch from the 4spd wpush button overdrive to the 5spd manual transmission. Sometime between 3 and 4 months after the overhaul, i. What year did the volvo 240, switch from the 4spd w. Unfortunately, the overdrive still does not kick the transmission into 4th gear. Volvo 240 manual transmission shifter bushings youtube. If your transmission is in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand replacement parts.
Can you use a volvo 240 m46 overdrive on the m47 transmission. Manual gearbox or transmission and clutch care volvo owners. Volvo 240 series base standard transmission 1991, manual transmission overdrive solenoid seal by mtc. The overdrive button is not lit up on the shifter lever. The volvo m46 transmission my 245 carried was a fourspeed box with a laycock. If you have fluid in that m47 ii other than volvo transmission fluid part number 1161645, and you want to put in volvo transmission fluid part number 1161645, you may want to do a flush. Volvo 240 transmission parts 19751993 at the swedish auto. The service manual for inspecting and repairing the dtype overdrive for the volvo amazon, p1800, 140, 164 and 240260series.
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I own a 1986 volvo 240 dl sedan with the aw70 automatic transmission. New lucas overdrive switch volvo 240 242 245 260 manual 19751980 on gear shift. Just test drove the car as it was sitting for a bit. Like the volvo 140 series 1966 to 1974, from which it was developed, it was designed by jan wilsgaard. Volvo transmissions guide all volvo transmissions, their year, their engine pairing, their type and their model number, from the volvo 240 to the volvo xc90. What would be involved in a volvo 240 automatic to manual transmission conversion. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Heres your chance to own a rare version of the iconic volvo 240 series. Volvo 240 questions overdrive does not always disengage. No matter what youre driving, we have the right volvo overdrive for your automobile. Oem volvo 240 260 m40 m41 transmission planet gear overdrive gearbox 380705. Volvo 240 1989 transmission problems post by cassman500 02 oct 2009, 22. From about 1986, but with some overlap as noted in the previous post. Volvo overdrive quality auto parts, new, used and recycled.
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C451 volvo 240 manuals transmission overdrive wiring library. Overdrive 5th gear the overdrive can be engaged only in. Volvo 240 1989 transmission problems matthews volvo site. May 06, 20 its been twenty years since volvo turned out the lights on the 240. Volvo 240 automatic transmission overdrive circuit spellchecked posted by someone claiming to be howard on tue nov 12 14. If you press it the light should go on or off depending whether you want to be in overdrive or not. The relay has been replaced, the od light always goes out, and the click of the solenoid can. Im going to try to help some poor souls by writing to this board again, although i know the.
I am the original owner of a 1984 volvo 240 series turbo, manual transmission woverdrive. I have a 1985 volvo 240 with a manual transmission w pushbutton overdrive. Volvo transmission overdrive solenoid kae 1239928 240, 242, 244, 245, 740, 745, 760, 780, 940 save for. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for volvo 240 when you. The overdrive unit on the m46 manual transmission is surely one of the most maligned and misunderstood parts in the volvo 200 series. What type of automatic transmission fluid does a 1989 volvo. New oem volvo 240 260 m40 manual transmission fuel hose gear 380447. The tires on your volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label located on the rear facing side of the right front door.
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M41 transmission planet gear overdrive gearbox 380705. The clutch was reportedly replaced four months ago. Swedish car parts volvo 240 center console parkingemergency brake cover blue. What year did the volvo 240, switch from the 4spd wpush button overdrive to the 5spd manual transmission. Volvo 240 automatic transmission overdrive circuit spellchecked. I have an 1985 volvo 240 wagon with manual transmission 4speed with electronic overdrive the car has over 250k miles.
Type f has properties useful of a hydraulic oil when in an automatic transmission, or a laycock jtype overdrive on the back of a an m46. Volvo 240 740 940 automatic transmission overdrive solenoid. When you push the overdrive button in your car, transmission shifts back to 3 gear, by closing the. It proved to be a troublesome system over the years and heres a few of. Driving in 4th gear, i press clutch and push overdrive button hear relay click, light goes on, release clutch overdrive does not engage. Hiya olddukebr br thanks for writingbr br glad your 1992 volvo 240 gl with m47 ii manual transmission is operating just fine for youbr br i have a 1992 volvo 240 gl in th. What would be involved in a volvo 240 automatic to manual. If youre looking for replacement parts at reasonable prices, then mtc parts are the way to go. When replacing transmission oil, drain the oil immediately after driving, while it is still hot, by removing the drain plug. What type of automatic transmission fluid does a 1989 jeep grandwagoneer with a 360 amc v8 use. Ive never had experience with a manual transmission that has a buttonactuated overdrive. According to vvpete, the volvo transmission fluid part number 1161645 is of exceptional quality. Transmission overdrive switch volvo 240 260 740 760 940. What type of fluid your transmission requires depends entirely on what type of transmission you have.
If the gears on the input shaft are smaller than the matching gears on the output, the output turns slower and you have underdrive. It will be on or off at the startup and will sometime respond or. Its been twenty years since volvo turned out the lights on the 240. The overdrive has not been engaging and here is what the car will do when attempting to shift into overdrive. After a few internet inquiries, i finially located a replacement tranny from a 1991 240 and had it delivered. If the overdrive has stopped functioning in your volvo with automatic transmission we now have an economical fix that solves most of the. There are only 3 locations for shifter bushings on these cars. I strongly suggest obtaining the bentley manual or the volvo service manual. The volvo 200 series or 240 and 260 series is a range of midsize cars produced by swedish company volvo cars from 1974 to 1993, with more than 2. In addition to a haynes manual, the seller is including a volvo tourist and diplomat sales booklet believed to be from the cars european pickup by its original owner. When draining transmission oil, also remove cover on the overdrive to drain oil remaining there. Volvo transmissions vary by model and year, so heres a guide to help identify which transmission your volvo has. The trick is finding the right manual volvo 240 and talking the owner into trading it for your automatic.
New, used and oem automotive parts large inventory great prices. Jan 25, 2019 does your volvo 240 have sloppy shifter feel. My mechanic says the solenoid and everything is working ok, but that sometimes on 240s the overdrive wont start working immediately. Volvo transmissions guide 1980s to 2000s xc90, v70, xc70. There have been many posts here on failure of the 240 a7071 automatic transmission overdrive electrical circuit, some of them quite bitter and competitive check the archives. Volvo transmission overdrive solenoid kae 1239928 240, 242, 244, 245, 740, 745, 760, 780, 940. I strongly suggest obtaining the bentley manual or the volvo service manual as an assist in diagnosing and evaluating the od unit. Also, what was the shift pattern for both transmissions including reverse gear. The overdrive always engages perfectly but sometimes does not disengage. At first over a year ago it began to take longer and longer periods of driving on the highway before the electronic overdive would work. Bosch 69593 oe electric fuel pump 19971998 volvo s90, 19901993 volvo 240, 19851989 volvo 244, volvo 245, 19851992 volvo 740, 1985 volvo 745, 19871990 volvo 760, volvo 780, more. This is only a compilation of tips that will make the job go smoother not a complete how to do it. Volvo 240 transmission overdrive inoperative, upshift arrow on all the time 14 reports.
Volvo 240 manuals transmission overdrive below you can find the service manual for the volvo 240 and volvo 260. Volvo 240 transmission parts 19751993 and all volvo parts can be purchased from. I have an 1985 volvo 240 wagon with manual transmission 4. Volvo 240 gl transmission my 240 would get stuck in third gear auto and i would have to push the button on the volvo 1989 240 question. On the shift lever is a overdrive switch which allows you to shift in and out of overdrive. Transmission overdrive inoperative, upshift arrow on all. The transmission normally shifts through the gears 1234.