if you do go this route, take pictures and post back on your success or failure.
The guy that posted the 3 linear solenoids exchange success, apparently has a shop and has fixed several automatic P2's with the shifting problem.
He did get p***** off at me, when I commented that this was the first time I've read about real success in just replacing solenoids. We need to see more success stories from other volvo enthusiasts to say that he's onto something good
I've read in another volvo forum, somebody has had success fixing this problem by replacing the " 3 linear solenoids". I am not familiar which are these linear solenoids.
He says that a valve body rebuilt is unnecessary, and that he has fixed several P2s with shifting problem by just replacing these 3 linear solenoids. He even says that is a DIY project that takes about 3 hrs.