☰
GET A QUOTE

Q: Shift lever locked - 2006 Volvo S40

asked by on November 01, 2016

I have never had any problem ever with shift lever. It happened suddenly. The lever locked at neutral and didn't move neither up nor down. It move easily between R and P . It also goes easily from D up to N. but in N it locks tightly. I called RSA and the guy pushed it very hard and moved it to drive position. In order to release that I need to use all my force which cause a bad sound. I wonder what's wrong with the transmission and how much would it cost for me to repair that? Thanks

My car has 117980 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

Recommended Services

Shifter Interlock Solenoid Replacement $118.69 - $1255.66 Get a Quote
Or For Any Other Auto Repairs Get a Quote

Hi there. The shifter in your vehicle has a lock solenoid that locks the shifter in Park until the key is in the ignition and the power is turned on. You will need to remove the shifter from the vehicle and replace the lock solenoid. If you need further assistance troubleshooting your vehicle, then seek out a technician, such as one from YourMechanic, who can assist you with your vehicle.

Volvo
2006
S40
L5-2.4L
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

Why Does an Engine Idle Fast or Slow?
Several factors can cause a fast or slow engine idle. Running the air conditioning or defroster will speed up the idle speed of the engine. Components that impact the engine idle speed include the idle air control motor valve, air...
Read more
Car overheats when I turn air conditioner on
The cooling system has two fans on most cars and one works to keep the engine cool with the A/C off and the other comes on when the A/C is on. The leaking fluid may be coolant from the radiator....
Read more
Engine & turbo stutter at 60mph
If you are having an issue with the engine sputtering at highway speeds, it may be related to your fuel system. I would recommend having your fuel system checked by a qualified professional due to the fact that gasoline is...
Read more
Clutch issues
You car's transmission has what are called transmission synchronizers (aka "synchros") which are small fork type components that help to move the transmission in and out of gear. Sometimes these can be worn or occasionally misaligned when the transmission has...
Read more
My car weak to start , battery & alternator ok, I put fuel injector cleaner today, some emissions smell exterior, what can it be?
Hello there. Many different faults can cause your 2000 Honda Accord to be slow to start. The most common fault is the battery. If the battery has been load tested and ruled out, there are other possibilities. Other likely faults...
Read more
car shakes only between 35-40 mph
Hello. Most of the time when you get a vibration at a higher speed such as this it is caused by a balance issue. The tire balance can be off or one of the tires may be slightly out of...
Read more
2007 S80 V8 "charging system failure" - new ACM and rebuilt (by xemodex) ECM and LIN bus waveform on Blu/Brn wire scopes fine
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. To test the alternator correctly you will need to full field the alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement). Get a Vat 40 or a Ferret 40 and hook it up to the battery and put the inductive pick...
Read more
Transmission goes into reverse but not drive.
This is likely a sign of low transmission fluid. I would recommend checking the fluid first to see if this does not fix your issue. If this does not solve the problem, this may be a faulty transmission control solenoid....
Read more
Starts but won't stay running
This may be caused by many different things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty Oxygen sensor or a dirty or failing idle air control valve. Any of...
Read more

Related articles

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Volvo S80
The The S80 doesn’t just bring subtle elegance and luxury features to the table, it also brings the long-renowned quality and safety ratings of its Swedish maker. While the brand may not rival the names of BMW and Audi, the...
Read more
Volvo Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Car Program
Shopping Shopping for a used Volvo vehicle often leads many drivers to consider certified pre-owned options. Volvo is one of many manufacturers that have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program. Each car manufacturer structures their CPO program differently; read on to...
Read more
The 5 Safest Used Cars You Can Buy For Under $20,000
The Subaru Legacy, Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, Chevy Volt, and the Volvo XC60 are five of the overall safest used cars you can buy for under $20,000.
Read more

Browse other content

Maintenance
Cars
Estimates
Cities