S60 Automatic Transmission Parking Issue

I'm having trouble with the parking position on my 2005 Volvo S60, gasoline engine. The engine sometimes won't start, the check engine light is on, and the gearbox slips. Also, there's an error stored. Could a defective control unit be the problem?

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That sounds familiar. I've got a similar Volvo S60, and I had similar symptoms a while back. It turned out to be a faulty transmission sensor causing problems. Did it throw any specific error codes when you scanned it?

It does indicate errors related to the transmission sensor. Could you tell me the error codes you saw? Were they also pointing towards the transmission sensor?

Yes, that confirms my suspicions. I remember the error codes indicating issues with the transmission sensor and its communication with the ECU. Eventually, the car wouldn't shift out of park. I strongly recommend taking it to a trusted workshop for a diagnosis and repair. It might save you from further damage and potential safety hazards.

I brought the car to a workshop. The diagnosis confirmed the issue with the control unit, which cost 1000€ to repair. Your experience proved invaluable in resolving this.

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