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overdrive 700 1987

posted by  someone claiming to be Ernie on  Fri Oct 19 04:21 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I have a 1987 760 turbo with an AW71 automatic transmission which will not shift into over drive. After studying all the other information on this site I still need help. So far I have flushed the transmission, inspected and replace the overdrive solenoid (it was working but had cracked insulation), replaced the overdrive relay, and checked the power to the solenoid. When the car is running the wire to the solenoid is hot except when I hit the overdrive switch on the shifter. This seems to indicate to me that that switch is working fine. I’m at a loss. Is there anything else outside of rebuilding the transmission that could solve my problem? I would sincerely appreciate any help. Thanks.







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    Re: overdrive 700 1987

    posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Fri Oct 19 04:29 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    How well does the tranny shift 1-2-3, particularly at light or moderate throttle? How does the kickdown cable look 'n feel?







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      Re: overdrive 700 1987

      posted by  someone claiming to be Ernie on  Fri Oct 19 05:57 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      Thanks for the response.

      The car seems to shift ok. Maybe a little rough going into 3rd when accelerating moderately fast. The kickdown cable looks ok. I haven't touched it.







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        Re: overdrive 700 1987

        posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Fri Oct 19 12:07 CST 2001 [RELATED]

        Ernie --

        This sounds like a genuine internal tranny problem. Sorry, I don't have any first hand experience to share beyond the kickdown cable, solenoid, relay, and electrics.






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