"No Start" and Check Engine Light Due to Gear Position Sensor Failure on Volvo 960

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The gear position sensor on the transmission may fail, resulting in illumination of the Check Engine Light and/or a no start condition.

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Volvo 960 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 167,891 miles
(110,000 - 225,783)

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