Volvo Transmission Position Sensor (PNP Switch) DIY - S60 V70 XC70 S80 XC90

Adam gives a quick DIY on how to replace the Automatic Transmission Position Switch, aka Neutral Safety Switch, aka PNP Switch located on the transmission for any 01-07 S60/V70/XC70 automatic, XC90 2.5T, S80 5cyl 04-06. Trans fault code 0039 is a common indicator of a faulty PNP switch.

[klubbaklubban]

I just did it on My Volvo s80 D5. Followed hes instructions it worked. It's this kind of People we Love having on YouTube. Cheers mate

[MogaleStudio]

Very informative video. Just a special note: before undoing a bunch of things inspect your cable harness for connectors not completely seated. This causes various codes depending on which sensors are affected.

[stephenfennell]

Have to say thanks. Most troubleshooting said the dash indicator would be blank. You said "or a dash." That's what I had. Just installed the new switch and my 01 S60 is running as well as she can. Quarter of a million miles and going strong. Thanks for the info!

[marksummers]

It's always easier to remove the shift cable first! Very easy!

[Tripp]

I like this guy. He seems pretty down to earth

[richardpflieger]

A couple of tips. Remove the MAF. Use a hair dryer or heat gun to slightly soften the plastic tight fitting hose. Then remove the air box top with the Maf still attached to it. Route the new cable before putting the sensor back on. Take notice that the new sensor bolt holes are not round. They are elongated bolt holes that will allow adjustment of the sensor if the car won't start and or the indicator lights don't come on.Make sure to disconnect the battery.

[castironkeener]

I tried watching a different video before finding yours and it was brutal! Thanks for making this video, great job!

[Eman]

Hey guy i just wanna say this is a great video, but lock in carefully also change the vehicle speed sensor while you are here. Trust me.

[aviwemsipa]

God Bless you man, I was struggling to remove this sensor thinking I should remove the bolt like thread on top, u really helped me with the "wiggling" part

[tellyonthewall]

good video
the 4 - 5 comments under top selection says it all .. plus
1.
Clean underneath the sensor, careful around the shaft of the selector axle before mounting the new.
2.
Get some silicone grease for the rubber seal in the el. connector, best is food grade silicone grease as it is acid free (Bardahl makes some god stuff, also anti-seize grease)
3.
Loosen all other things first before removing the bolts holding the sensor .. check those two bolts first of all, if you can't loosen them, no need to go on before they are loose
This goes 'specially for filler plugs too in all them "oil containing reservoirs" like gearbox, bevel gear, Haldex, Differentials, etc.

And don't yank that gear stick like a "nun holding a d**ck" .. nice and easy, calm and smooth. A Volvo is like a fine woman .. they need to be tickled and teased in the right places too to get up 'n running .. OK

From the 4 year Scandinavian trained, VISTA certified Volvo mechanic ...

[chrisford]

Any info on why one would drive for like 20 minutes and then just stops shifting and moving all of the sudden . Let it sit for few drive again and then another 14 minutes or so it won't pull again

[pinkers]

A good, practical no nonsense video, Adam. Thanks. I did this job on my old 850 and found that the positioning of the switch was critical to within a couple of millimetres, otherwise it wouldn't work. I made an alignment tool to get it just right.
You seem to fit the switch without any adjustment, and it worked. Presumably things have moved on since 1994! I have just acquired a 2004 V70 so would be interested in your thoughts on this issue.
Best wishes from the UK.

[teamkingofbassmexicalib.c]

Have a 2005 xc90 turbo 5cyl
the conector on my selector conects to the selector It has no cable conector. Went to the junk yard and found the same model as mine but the selector Is the same as in your video. My sensor shifter has a removal conector not like the one in the video.

[escapades]

How do you know this Is what yoi need? And not the TCM?

[Vikingdescendent]

Great video. After doing this repair, squirrels ate through the wiring. Tried peppermint oil, but it doesn't work. Won't even last a day. One red wire that was cut, had internal wiring, six total. May have to replace the conduit and find a new parking spot or sell it as is. Every wire in my Volvo is now a target.

[dannywatson]

I have a 2003 Volvo xc90. Drove to store came out and the car would no longer move in Drive. I can slam it down into manual and shift to 3rd gear and it drives. But I have to slam it back into manual for it to go into manual. If I just move it back and over to the manual position it stays in Drive. But when I slam it back it goes into manual but only will move in 3rd gear. Never had a problem before. Never slipped or shifted hard. Sometimes when I put it in drive I would have to wiggle the gear shifter around to get drive to engage. Since it never had any issues before as far as slipping or shifting hard, I am lost. Drive just stopped working suddenly. If you have any ideas or suggestions please help. It would be greatly appreciated.

[jdtolland]

Great video, I just change the transmission fluid on my volvo s60 2001 is a little overfilled according with the mark, but now when I start my car and shift over drive wont engage any shift, wont work on d or r just dont move, could be a faulty pnp switch

[TeckTrek]

Hello from India I love the way you explained everything about speed sensor....I'm in process of getting a 2007----S80 v8 model which has transmission problem can I get custom 5speed manual or a sequential transmission for this particular have zero idea if anything like this can be done.

[admirkolic]

Note that the new injectors are adapted to the vehicle processorhello, please help. Volvo 2.0 diesel had an engine failure during which the engine was damaged. During the diagnostics of the vehicle, she reported an error that the engine was forcibly turned off because it has engine protection that is activated due to uncontrolled oil circulation through the engine. The new engine is installed, but it won't start. What actions are needed to start it again, that is, to remove that protection. Thanks if you help

[majormajor]

How long can I drive with a bad gear shift position sensor before it starts affecting transmission?