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1993-1997 VOLVO 850

2.3L I5 TurboFWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
13 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor595Torque2432Fluid6DTC626Battery0Maintenance0Recalls13
P0733high severityPowertrain

Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio

on 1993-1997 Volvo 850 2.3L I5 Turbo · FWD

What this code means

Incorrect gear ratio detected in 3rd gear.

Symptoms

  • Slipping in 3rd
  • Shift problems

Common causes

  • 3rd gear components worn
  • Solenoid issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor gear ratio
  2. Test solenoids

Repair notes

Service transmission.

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