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Overdrive switch question (shift arrow stuff) HELP 200 1993

posted by  mr.zorak on  Thu Apr 10 04:40 CST 2008
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The 240 overdrive is out. The light did not work but i could hear the relay clicking when i pushed the button. I got under the car, and sure nuff, the wire was cracked and bare spots were visible. I got up to the shifter and started pulling the wire out up thru the shifter to replace it when bam, i forgot to turn off the power and when that naked wire hit the shifter sparks flew. I then turned off the key and finished re doing the wire. When i tried to get the shift overdrive switch to work, nothing, not even a click in the relay. I am going to the junkyard to pull some relays (i probably blew mine). So where I am at now:

1. Arrow light out
2. Car overdrive not working, it is constantly in tow mode
3. Relay probably blown

My questions: does the solenoid on the tranny go out very often or is this probably just a relay or did I short out the switch on the shift knob? Also, does anyone have a wiring diagram for this switch/solenoid/relay circuit they could post or email me. My manual does not have that detail. Thanks
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93' 240 Classic Wagon 220K & 92' 740 Wagon Regina/Rex 90K








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    Overdrive switch question (shift arrow stuff) HELP 200 1993

    posted by  Herb Goltz on  Thu Apr 10 16:17 CST 2008
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    Check the fuse and replace if blown, then swap the relay with the one from your other car to diagnose things if the fuse doesn't fix things. Most likely a blown fuse (that's what they're there for!), less likely the relay is shot, and pretty unlikely that you did any damage to the solenoid.

    Good luck!








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      Overdrive switch question (shift arrow stuff) HELP 200 1993

      posted by  mr.zorak on  Sat Apr 12 10:30 CST 2008
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      It was the fuse. I must have forgot to check it after I ran the new wire and it sparked. All I remember is that I was tired and frustrated and the family was going to be late for church!!! What a boob I am. I should have known it was the fuse when my rear window defroster wasnt working. Thanks to all. I should have checked the simplest thing!
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      93' 240 Classic Wagon 220K & 92' 740 Wagon Regina/Rex 90K








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    Overdrive switch question (shift arrow stuff) HELP 200 1993

    posted by  Jac912 on  Thu Apr 10 05:12 CST 2008
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    Before doing anything look at your fuses. There is a fuse for 4 th gear. Solenoids rarely fail. relays for overdrive go all the time ... always keep a spare. The wire from the relay should be 12v pos. whenever running. No voltage means no 4th gear.







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