Checking Gear-Shift Position Sensor

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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• Ignition on
• Read off the position of the gear-shift position sensor
NOTE:

Select the correct gear selector assembly from the list.

NOTE:

An undefined position may be displayed between the fixed gear positions. This is not  a fault.

Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA
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Fig 3: Identifying Gear-Shift Position Sensor
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• Check the gear-shift position sensor by moving the gear selector several times to all the gear positions.

  The selected position must be the same as that displayed in VIDA (Volvo scan tool). If the display shows an undefined position (e. g. OR) when a specific gear is selected, the transmission cable needs adjusting.

  If the mechanical cable is incorrectly adjusted, check that the transmission cable is correctly installed in the mounting on the transmission.

  The transmission cable adjustment should sit upwards.

  Remedy as necessary.

  Other information: 

  • To adjust the transmission cable:
    • For B5xx4T2, see GEAR SELECTOR CABLES, ADJUSTING
    • For B6xx4T, see GEAR SELECTOR CABLE, ADJUSTING .

Was the gear-shift position sensor or the control incorrectly adjusted? 

• YES 

  Refer to VERIFICATION 

• NO 

  FAULT NOT FOUND:  Troubleshooting has been completed.