Car is a 1999 Volvo S70 AWD. Today after driving it and backing into garage then going forward to better position, switch back to reverse and no movement at all. Was working fine just minutes before.

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Jan 11, 2011 - 14 posts I just completed replacement of the transmission in my son's 1998 V70xc. Problem: car runs and drives in reverse and 1st gear, but will not shift up to 2nd, etc. ... Does the upshift arrow light up if you move gear lever down in lower gears? ... use the original trans case and final drive since FWD gearboxes do ... Volvo Forum • 1998 V70 XC AWD Transmission Problems
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Sounds like a fairly major transmission problem - go to an Auto Transmission Specialist - don't waste your time with an ordinary mechanic.

At the rear of the cylinder head on the exhaust side camshaft.

Best use OBD II scanner,read the code and fix it.Sometimes to rest helps too.

sounds like a coil issue

This was a common problem on 99's and up. It is usually a permanent fault of the throttle body. The fix can only be done at a dealer as they have to download software to the unit itself. Good luck.

the first thing you want to check is whether or not it has a heavy drag at the wheel caused by wrong pads, sticking caliper, improperly installed parts. Lift the car and try to turn the wheel. Just because they are certified does not mean they know everything. I'm certified too, but I also have experience with euros and the quality of parts that need to be used. If inferior quality parts are used it will cause this. It can create all kinds of problems and noises. Take it back until they get it right. Ask them what brand of parts they use. Let me know and if they give you any grief, contact me and I will advise accordingly.

If the radio is original to the car then they dealer can look up your VIN in the computer and print you out a sheet with your warranty information and it has the code on it. The service writers can do it from the service drive.

If you just have the radio, then the parts department can look up the code.

im so sorry to say that Honda has a bad transmission line in the 98-02 accord models.. there were severe recalls on this very matter..I only got rid of my 99 accord V6 because the shop who changed my motor mounts crushed my transmission line and blamed it on me..if you had motor mounts or timing done or serpentine belt(i forgot if it has both or just 1),then check to see if transmission line is crushed it can be seen right underneath the battery..

check tranny fluid.if fluid level is correct.change fluid and filter if its been a long while.if it still wont go into gear.your tranny oil pump is worn.and the forward clutch seals and drive plates worn.