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"JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!" (jqj213)
11/24/2014 at 09:25 • Filed to: vikkie, volvo, v70R, problems, fuck automatics

I've been forced to daily drive it for the next two weeks and I now have a problem. The button to move the gear selector from Park to Drive now sticks. When it gets stuck, I can freely select gears, but canot keep it in one place and I cannot get the key out (once you pop the button out the key comes out; its some sort of safety feature). Would spraying some compressed air and WD40 in there work? Or should I go back to the pick N Pull in order to find a better one? Pictured a nicer version of my car.

DISCUSSION (29)

Coty > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 09:27

Just because someone is going to say it, I'll beat them to it.

This is why we buy manuals.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Coty
11/24/2014 at 09:31

I was thinking the EXACT same thing! Manuals don't have stupid fucking buttons that get stuck and make me late to class because I was "massaging" the button back out for 7 minutes in the parking lot.

EL_ULY > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 09:33

you just need a new shift knob. A common thing on that car. DO NOT spray anything down there. Want me to get you a price?

Coty > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 09:33

Mine doesn't even have a key...

EL_ULY > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 09:33

manuals have waaaaaaaay more issues on V70R like yours trust me sir.

twochevrons > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 09:36

WD40 tends to go gummy over time, which could possibly make matters worse – I'd recommend a silicone spray. Compressed air is safe, though.

If it's anything like the 850, the shift lever can be removed by just pulling REALLY REALLY HARD on it. If you can get it off, you've probably got a better shot at lubricating it, but otherwise, trying to shoot some spray lube in through the gap around the button would be better than nothing.

Also, this thread: http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtop… indicates that you might be able to remove the button with the shifter in place. I haven't tried it myself, but it might be worth a shot.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > EL_ULY
11/24/2014 at 09:36

I don't really need a price because I cant afford to buy new.

If you could though... is there a difference bewteen the R shift knob and a normal V70 shift knob?

The pick n pull had three 98-00 V70s last time. I think two had a black interior. Will they work or is there a specific R?

And also, thank you for the warning.. I was going to put some WD40 on it as soon as I got home.

EL_ULY > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 09:38

I'll check the part numbers on both

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > twochevrons
11/24/2014 at 09:42

Thanks for that link. Never even thought of just taking the flathead screwdriver RIGHT NEXT TO ME to pop it out easier. I'll try cleaning it out first. I mean its 15 years old and Im sure never cleaned so it must be disgusting.

And from what Ive read you do literally just pull as hard as possible towards the sunroof for it to come off.

Your boy, BJR > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 09:42

park it in the worst area you can find. Someone might steal it!

EL_ULY > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 09:47

you're good! The standard shifter will fit V70 and V70RRRRRR!!!!!!!!

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Your boy, BJR
11/24/2014 at 09:47

I've been tempted many many times! No one wants the damn thing!

Your boy, BJR > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 09:49

bs it's been stolen before

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > EL_ULY
11/24/2014 at 09:49

Awesome! Thank you so much for that!

I know how I'll be spending my Friday (working all week then holiday Thursday)

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Your boy, BJR
11/24/2014 at 09:52

I still don't fully understand that mess at all. I think it was for insurance money since I have an original key and all the windows are OEM from 99.

Damn car hates me

EL_ULY > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 09:55

2 minute job, it'll be fine buddy :]

I've owned 7 Germans cars and they have all beat my ass. I brand new automatic Corolla would be such an incredible thing right now :]

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > EL_ULY
11/24/2014 at 10:01

Its why Ive started to love my automatic 13 Civic which has never once been mean to me!

Id be DD it but grandma is here so she gets it.

Vicente Esteve > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 11:28

I tried out a 2007 GTI with a DSG that had EXACTLY the same problem.

I could move lever freely through all gears in about 1 second. I was this close to buying it though, as it was from a relative.

Captain of the Enterprise > Coty
11/24/2014 at 12:39

because newer car or is something just missing?

Coty > Captain of the Enterprise
11/24/2014 at 12:40

Push button start, yeah.

Captain of the Enterprise > Coty
11/24/2014 at 12:42

I thought this might have been your key

Kinja'd!!!

Coty > Captain of the Enterprise
11/24/2014 at 12:45

My key for my Beetle is gonna be a screwdriver handle with my real key sticking out of it.

Captain of the Enterprise > Coty
11/24/2014 at 12:49

I like it

Coty > Captain of the Enterprise
11/24/2014 at 12:51

Kinja'd!!!

Like this.

Captain of the Enterprise > Coty
11/24/2014 at 12:53

Thats so much cooler than I imagined! that's badass, does it have the chip in it or does your car not need a chip?

Coty > Captain of the Enterprise
11/24/2014 at 12:58

My Beetle is a '67, I'm not sure they had salt & vinegar chips back then, much less a chipped key.

Captain of the Enterprise > Coty
11/24/2014 at 13:00

lol

Coty > Captain of the Enterprise
11/24/2014 at 13:11

I have an interesting driveway: two vintage Beetles, a VW Fastback, a Ranger, and a FoST.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
11/24/2014 at 13:18

Volvo's did:

Kinja'd!!!

Sorry for the shitty pic.