tazcm Posted March 7, 2011 Report Posted March 7, 2011 1999 galaxy 2.8 manual when I tried to select reverse gear and it wouldn't engage. We were about 20 miles from home and I drove home with no problem using the forward gears.dose anyone know what is wrong and can it be fixed or am i beter of looking for another box im able to fix most thing myself so am happy to have a go just need to know were to start Quote
manicmanda Posted February 23, 2012 Report Posted February 23, 2012 Having the same problem > gonna check gearbox oil tommorrow, then look at selector cables from gearbox, or maybe whole new housing. Apart from that > god knows but not payin ridic garage prices!!! Let me know how u got on! Quote
pearly king of surbiton Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 this is a common problem with volvos, and its always the linkage rather than the gearbox itself.sometimes its the position of the front wheels, sometimes being on an incline, sometimes when an engine is hot or coldi dont think its the gearbox. incidentally, no reverse gear is not an mot failure!all the best john Quote
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