Transmission cable - 2004 Volvo XC90

Replacing the transmission cable on a vehicle can be a complex task that requires some mechanical and electrical knowledge. The transmission cable is responsible for connecting the transmission to the gear shifter mechanism and allowing the driver to change gears.
Here's a general guideline on how to replace the transmission cable on a vehicle:

1. Locate the transmission cable. It runs from the transmission to the gear shifter mechanism and is typically located under the vehicle.
2. Remove the old transmission cable. This typically involves disconnecting the cable from the transmission and the gear shifter mechanism, and removing any clips or retaining bolts that hold the cable in place.
3. Install the new transmission cable. This typically involves connecting the new cable to the transmission and the gear shifter mechanism, and installing any clips or retaining bolts that hold the cable in place.
4. Adjust the cable. Make sure that the cable is properly adjusted and that the transmission is in the correct gear.
5. Test the new cable. Test the new cable by shifting gears and making sure that the transmission is shifting smoothly.

It's important to have a good understanding of the vehicle's transmission and gear shifter mechanism, and to be familiar with the tools and materials needed to do the job properly. Also, make sure to have the right replacement cable for your vehicle.
A professional mechanic or a transmission specialist could be the best choice to do this task. They will have the necessary knowledge and experience to safely and effectively replace the transmission cable on your vehicle.

If you can't move the shifter into PARK OR FIRST GEAR manually I would say you need to adjust the cable shifter. Try to move the shifter while someone looks at the transmissions cable underhood and see if the cable move normally and not out of the adjustment lock.
1- At the transmission end cable unhooks the cable from the transmission.
2- Try to move the transmission's selector manually from Park to
D1.
3- If you cannot move the selector then your problem is inside the transmissions.
4- If you can move normally the selector then you have to adjust the cable.

unscrew the cable from the transmission. if you can`t unscrew it,unbolt the lock bolt that holds the little bar which keeps the speedometer cable in place and remove the speedometer driven gear assembly from the transmission. the gear is plastic and is what the cable is driven by.

If this 89 Cabriolet has an automatic transmission the part is called a bowden cable (same as accelerator cable)
Part number is 010 321 307 A for the cable from the throttle on the engine to the lever on the automatic transmission. Another cable is also attached the this same lever on the automatic transmission going to the accelerator pedal.

Maybe the mounting bracket that holds the cable to the transmission is different?

Transmission REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Open the hood and place protectors on the fenders. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect the detent cable at its upper end.
3. Remove the transmission oil dipstick, and the bolt holding the dipstick tube if it is accessible.
4. Raise the vehicle and safety support it with jackstands. NOTE: If a floor pan reinforcement is used, remove it if it interferes with driveshaft removal or installation.
   
5. Disconnect the speedometer cable at the transmission.
6. Disconnect the shift linkage at the transmission.
7. Disconnect all electrical leads at the transmission and any clips that hold these leads to the transmission case.
8. Remove the flywheel cover and matchmark the flywheel and torque converter for later assembly.
9. Remove the torque converter-to-flywheel bolts and/or nuts.
10. On gasoline engine vehicles, disconnect the catalytic converter support bracket.
11. Remove the transmission support-to-transmission mount bolt and transmission support-to-frame bolts, and any insulators (if used).
12. Position a transmission jack under the transmission and raise it slightly.
13. Slide the transmission support rearward.
14. Loosen the transmission enough to gain access to the oil cooler lines and detent cable attachments.
15. Disconnect the oil cooler lines and detent cable. Plug all openings.
16. Support the engine and remove the engine-to-transmission bolts.
17. Disconnect the transmission assembly, being careful not to damage any cables, lines or linkage.
18. Install a C-clamp or torque converter holding tool onto the transmission housing to hold the converter in the housing. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle (a hydraulic floor jack is best for this). To install: Fig. 1: Transmission oil cooler lines
    
    
19. Install the transmission assembly into the vehicle (a hydraulic floor jack is best for this). When installing the flex plate-to-converter bolts, make sure that the weld nuts on the converter are flush with the flex plate and that the converter rotates freely by hand. Coat the threads with thread locking compound, hand-start the three bolts, tighten them finger tight and torque them evenly to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm).
20. Support the engine and install the engine-to-transmission bolts. Torque the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
21. Connect the oil cooler lines and detent cable.
22. Slide the transmission support forward.
23. Position a transmission jack under the transmission and raise it slightly.
24. Install the transmission support-to-transmission mount bolt and transmission support-to-frame bolts, and any insulators (if used).
25. On gasoline engine vehicles, connect the catalytic converter support bracket.
26. Install the flywheel cover.
27. Connect all electrical leads to the transmission and any clips that hold these leads to the transmission case.
28. Connect the shift linkage at the transmission.
29. Connect the speedometer cable at the transmission.
30. Check to see if all under vehicle components and fasteners are properly installed and torqued.
31. Lower the vehicle safely.
32. Install the transmission oil dipstick, and the bolt holding the dipstick tube if it is accessible.
33. Connect the detent cable at its upper end.
34. Connect the negative battery cable. Recheck all procedures for completion of repair. Close the hood and remove the protectors on the fenders.
35. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refill the transmission with fluid as outlined in the "Oil Pan'' section in this chapter.
36. Start the vehicle and check operation.

Speedometer cables connect to the transmission. Trace the speedometer cable from the transmission to the dash. Disconnect the cable from the transmission and pull the cable out. Compare the length of the cable to the cable housing. If it is damaged or broken, replace the cable

manual transmission correct? 1,3,5 work by pulling on a cable attached to the transmission. 2,4,R work by pushing on a cable attached to the transmission. you have a shift cable problem. whatever is supposed to push the shifter cable is not working. it also could be a problem where the shift cable mounts to the levers on the transmission. do a good visual inspection of the cables where they attach to the transmission while somebody attempts to shift into 2 or 4.

1. Install the shift cable end of the shift cable to the transmission shift lever stud ball.
2. Install the retainer to the shift cable and transmission bracket.
3. Feed the shift cable through the floor panel.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Adjustment Procedure
   
   1. Ensure that the shift cable is not restricted.
   2. Place the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
   3. Position the shift cable to assume a natural routing. The shift cable must be free to move 20.0 mm (0.80 inch) axially during the adjustment under adjustment spring loads.
   4. Pull the cable end completely forward and release it. (When the cable is pulled completely forward and released, the adjustment spring will position the cable to its most rearward position.) Notice: Do not pull the shift lever ball stud forward of the transmission shift lever ball stud during installation. Pulling the shift cable end forward of the transmission shift lever ball stud before installing the shift cable end to the transmission shift lever ball stud will result in a poor adjustment.
   5. Connect the end of the shift cable to the transmission shift lever stud ball.
   6. Press the locking tab IN in order to secure the shift cable to the transmission bracket.

check the kickdown/throttle valve cable. It may be bound up and stuck in the maximum position giving you extremely late shifts.

There ISN"T any modulators or vac lines on any Chrysler automatics