I have a 1997 volvo 960 with automatic transmission, 98000 miles. Recently the car, when I tried to crank it, would act like it had a dead battery or a battery cable problem... it would click but noy start. Soon after this started I also began to experience at times a flashing arrow on the dash along with flashing lights on the gear shifter. After reading on the internet I repalced the gear psoition sensor with a new volvo sensor. The car cranks but the flashing lights continue to flash. I do not have the volvo tool to align the sensor. Wondering if I need to further line the sensor up or do I possibly have another problem???

welcome to the forum. first, post any questions in the correct forum. which i have moved you to. second, have you scanned for any fault codes? run a scan tool on your obdII port and see what codes come up, then you can see what needs to be done.

well if the forward arrow on the dash is on or flashing intermittently, you may need a new overdrive solenoid ... which is attached to the gearbox. these are a horrid job to replace as they are in an awkward position and there are several different types.

its best to let a garage do it as if any dirt gets in it ... say goodbye to your box.

Mine got stuck 'open' which meant it wouldnt change out of third ... was difficult to start and horrid to drive as 3500rpm at 50-60mph wasnt too economical.

Matt

mine used to do this,locate fuse no.23 and with the ignition on pull the fuse out and replace it repeatedly until the arrow light goes away,sometimes you have to do this a lot of times,sometimes a couple.it worked for me.