2000 S70 auto gearshifter stuck

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Jason - 15 Aug 2006 20:18 GMT

I have a 2000 S70 GLT SE automatic transmission, and regularly the
gearshift button gets stuck in the "in" position without popping back
out when I am done shifting gears (P, R, N, D, etc.). I have to play
around with the button for it to pop out again. Has anyone had this
problem and any insight into the solution?

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Mike F - 16 Aug 2006 12:31 GMT

> I have a 2000 S70 GLT SE automatic transmission, and regularly the
> gearshift button gets stuck in the "in" position without popping back
> out when I am done shifting gears (P, R, N, D, etc.). I have to play
> around with the button for it to pop out again. Has anyone had this
> problem and any insight into the solution?

Yes, I've had that problem with both my '98s. The fast solution is to
shoot a penetrating lubricant into the shifter button, making sure to
protect the interior from dripping and overspray. Keep a rag handy for
a few days to catch what drips out. The long solution is to dismantle
the shifter (the knob just pulls off) and lubricate the parts where they
touch each other. I did the long solution on my V70, it's been good for
a few years now, my friend did the short solution on the S70, it's been
good for a couple of months.

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