Erratic shifting can be caused by a sticking kick-down cable: Volvo 740 Transmission & Drivetrain

Problem overview

Delayed and/or erratic shifting can be caused by the transmission kick-down cable sticking. Since the oil pan has to be removed to replace the cable, have the shop replace the transmission filter at the same time

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Volvo 740 vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

Average mileage: 165,250 miles

(129,000 - 201,500)

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Erratic shifting can be caused by a sticking kick-down cable on Volvo 740

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