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1996 VOLVO 960

2.9L I6FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor469Torque2454Fluid6DTC626Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P2723moderate severityPowertrain

Transmission Shift Solenoid E Intermittent

on 1996 Volvo 960 2.9L I6 · FWD

What this code means

Intermittent operation of shift solenoid E.

Symptoms

  • Occasional shift issues
  • Check engine light comes and goes

Common causes

  • Loose connector
  • Solenoid degrading
  • Wiring intermittent

Diagnostic steps

  1. Wiggle test
  2. Monitor solenoid duty cycle

Repair notes

Replace solenoid or repair connector.

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