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Overdrive shut off 200 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be chris on  Tue May 29 11:45 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Hi

when traveling at 60 mph recently my overdrive (automatic transmission) shut off and the indicator light on the dash came on. as would be expected, the engine was racing pretty high. i slowed down and clicked the OD back on using the switch on the gear shift and didn't have any further problem. could this be symptomatic of something? i've noticed it happen once or twice at low speeds as well. other than that, it runs extremely well and is serviced regularly.

any advice appreciated. thanks.







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    Re: Overdrive shut off 200 1986

    posted by  someone claiming to be Tom Brady on  Wed May 30 02:21 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    In my experience, this has been symptomatic of my right knee hitting the overdrive button on the shifter.

    Tom







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    Re: Overdrive shut off 200 1986

    posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Tue May 29 11:56 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Relay, pushbutton, wiring to the pushbutton.

    I'd bet my first cold beer on the relay. Resolder it. No cost, no risk, 15 minutes, clean 'n easy work. If that's not the solution, you're out nothing.

    Got pictures if you want 'em.







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      Re: Overdrive shut off 200 1986

      posted by  someone claiming to be chris on  Tue May 29 14:21 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      much obliged, don. would appreciated pics if you could, adn will also consult the bentley bible to see if they have a diagram. thanks again.

      happy motoring.







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        Re: Overdrive shut off 200 1986

        posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Tue May 29 23:18 CST 2001 [RELATED]

        Chris --

        The first picture below shows an OD relay before resoldering. The cracked connections are barely visible in the picture, but were more visible to the eye. You can see them under a bright light (sunlight) using a magnifying glass.

        The second picture shows the same relay after resoldering -- it worked very well after this repair. In addition, a small section of burned foil was repaired, which is the pink wire at the top.

        The third picture shows the burned trace. This is caused by a short circuit -- the wire going to the solenoid chafes through and the conductor randomly touches ground. Usually this will blow the fuse, but sometimes the relay burns instead.

        You know where to find your relay?

        And you're good with a soldering iron? (Tutorial, click here.)







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          Re: Overdrive shut off 200 1986

          posted by  someone claiming to be chris on  Wed May 30 02:28 CST 2001 [RELATED]

          wow, thanks don! i checked my bentley for the location, and can get hold of my brother's soldering iron so it should be a good project. your troubleshooting is greatly appreciated.







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      Re: Overdrive shut off 200 1986

      posted by  someone claiming to be mike on  Tue May 29 14:03 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      I have the same problem and have been looking for diagrams, could you post them on the board, thanks.






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