is there a relay like the 240s?...this is my first 940, Kris ,in Lawrence KS

Just had that happen to my 1993 945. Ordered the bypass plate from IPD and installed it this past weekend, as i do not tow with my car and seriously doubt I will have any need of the overdrive lockout function. Also replaced the transmission mount while I was there (ordered it from Tasca).

http://www.ipdusa.com/version.asp?strPageHistory=category&numSearchStartRecord=0&strParents=136,278,676&P_ID=1031&CAT_ID=676&V_ID=2011

It is an awkward and messy job, as the solenoid is way up on the drivers side of the transmission. Clean the area VERY thoroughly. I used 4 cans of brake cleaner and an old toothbrush.

It is much easier if you support the tranny with a jack (and a wide piece of wood to distribute the stress on that Aluminum pan), then remove the cross-member and gently lower the transmission A BIT. Just an inch makes a big difference.

Disconnect the wiring connector near the rear of the tranny, then work the wire out of the various clips--get the wiring free FIRST, because there is a ton of grit and nasty stuff caked to it and lurking inside the clips!)

The solenoid is attached with two 12mm bolts. They are a *&$% to get to, but I had good luck with a 12-point 12mm wrench and also with a small 1/4" drive ratchet and a very short extension. Remove the solenoid, remove the two little rubber gaskets (make sure your hands are dirt-free!), then put the plate on, get the two bolts started (I had a hell of a time getting the rear one going), then tighten them down. The directions from IPD are reasonably helpful.

Car shifts great through all 4 gears. The upshift into OD is now FAR smoother than it has been in the 2 years I've owned the car. Wow.

John

resolder the relay.

you are not alone on this one.

Do you hear a click when you push the button? You should hear the relay behind the dash. But it still could be bad.

get a new OD relay. It is behind the ashtray and white on the right side.

The FAQ board:
(http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/TransmissionAuto.htm#OverdriveRelay) has a solution by taking the relay out and jumping with wire two specific spade sockets. Check that 1st and if the OD then works, it is the relay.

If not, then the soleniod next to the transmission needs replacing. Not a bad job, but messy. Once again all the FAQ board stuff is there. Also check the wire that goes from the shifter button to soleniod.

I have relaced 3 soleniods and relays successfuly.

Rob

Are you saying it dropped out of overdrive? Is the upshift arrow on the dash lit as if you pressed the OD lockout button on the back of the shifter?
sredwine '94 940T at 236K, '96 960 at 153K

I did not push the button, I never do, it just stopped shifting in overdrive...and when I did click the button...there was no clicking sound to be heard....Kris

per the FAQ:

get a little piece of wire. Could be a paper clip just to check.

...You can test the relay and solenoid by jumpering with a spade-terminal jumper wire. Pull the relay, jumper between terminals 1 (15 on the relay, or +12V) and 3 (87 on the relay, or the solenoid). This bypasses the relay and energizes the solenoid directly.

You will need to remove the tray under the stereo to get good access to the relay panel. Remove the ashtray, then the two screws holding the upper tray in. Pop the lighter bezel off. One is on an angle and can be hard to get back in.

which relay is it?

scroll down on this page:

http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/ElectricalCircuitsRelays.htm

it is the large white one on the passenger side towards the motor

wiggle it up. The terminal numbers are on the socket