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1992 Volvo 240 Overdrive with a mind of its own

My 1992 Volvo 240 overdrive has developed a mind of its own. It will decide to engage even without me pushing the buttonon the shifter. Why?

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  • Anonymous May 10, 2009

    In 4th gear, trans. tried to get overdrive without pushing the botom or gas pedal.I allready change the trans filter,an add a trans additive,but it still doing the same.I also clean the fuse as you recomend.I need to now if there is a relay or sensor that controls this function on trans.?



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When driving overdrive kicks in sometimes it will go off

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My volvo was doing this it turned out to be a bad fuse connection clean the fuse see if it helps

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There is an overdrive relay on the right side of the radio. You can access it by removing the glove box. When mine did that I gave the dash a thump just to right of the radio and it would go off. I replaced the relay and no more problems.

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Do all 1991 240 automatic Volvos have Overdrive and what is overdrive used for?
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The service light is a reminder for you to have the car serviced, it can be reset, and it will come on again in 5,000 miles or so.

The overdrive light may be caused by the wiring to the overdrive solenoid on the transmission, or the relay. Just be sure the wiring is ok before replacing the relay, or you can damage the new relay.

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