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2010 VOLVO XC90

4.4L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0404moderate severityNetwork

Invalid Data Received from Gear Shift Module

on 2010 Volvo XC90 4.4L V8 · AWD

What this code means

The data received from the gear shift position module is invalid or not within expected range.

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear display
  • Shifter position not recognized
  • Transmission defaulting to safe mode
  • Cannot select some gears

Common causes

  • Gear shift sensor fault
  • Wiring issue to shift module
  • Shift module calibration lost
  • CAN bus noise

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check gear shift module for codes
  2. Test shift position sensor outputs
  3. Check CAN bus wiring to shift module
  4. Recalibrate shift module
  5. Inspect shift mechanism

Repair notes

Recalibrate or replace gear shift module. Check wiring to shifter assembly.

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