Won't shift above second gear - fault codes P0700 and P0763

Tiny
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  • 2006 VOLVO S60
  • 2.5L
  • 5 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
I have the vehicle listed above with transmission problems. It's been acting twitchy for the last several months. It gets stuck in "limp mode" it won't shift above second gear. Sometimes it pulls fault codes P0700 and P0763. When this happens the gear indicator on the instrument panel displays"-". I've tried disconnecting and reconnecting the battery which will sometimes solves the problem. I've also had the software updated by the dealer. It's been an intermittent problem up until now. But now it's permanent. Does this look like a major problem?
Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 AT 9:47 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a third gear shift solenoid that is not working correctly. Here are diagrams to help you change it out to fix the problem below.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, December 27th, 2018 AT 6:16 PM
Tiny
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I decided to take it to a mechanic. Turns out it was overfilled with the wrong transmission fluid (by Valvoline-idiots). Okay now. Hopefully that's it. Thanks for your help.
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Friday, December 28th, 2018 AT 3:21 PM
Tiny
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Saturday, December 29th, 2018 AT 11:03 AM

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