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Overdrive light doesn't work. Trans/O.D. OK
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Overdrive light doesn't work. Trans/O.D. OK
Hi guys, I just replaced my 1995 F-150 gasser with a 2001 Ford F-250 Superduty 7.3 Diesel, Auto Trans. 4X4 Supercab 8' bed. I found it owned by a lady who only had driven it 38,500. The bed looks like new. Not a scratch. The truck is mint. It also has a matching Leer canopy. All works fine and it drives like a new one. I do notice the small overdrive indicator light on the shifter is not lit at any time. The overdrive shifts fine and works ok. There are no other issues I can find on this truck. Any tips on that light? Also any tips on what I should be checked on the engine or running gear at this point? It isn't chipped, has the stock air intake and exhaust. The oil was just done.
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Take the plastic cover off of the steering column. There are screws under the column. Inspect the wires where they enter the shift handle. It's common for the wires to wear through or break right there. You can either repair the wires or get a new shift handle for about $65 at a Ford dealer.
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Hmmmm
I took the screws out but all I see below is a bundle of wires that look to be for the steering wheel controls for the cruise control. I can't remove the top of the cover as the key switch won't allow it to pass over. I don't know how to remove the key switch so I can't see the top of the column...any ideas?
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A hunch
Not sure if you have tried this yet or not...however...
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It is for replacing the shifter but the steps are exactly the same in that you need to get the top cover of your steering column and find the OD wire. Over time the wire becomes chaffed. This was the problem in my Father in Law's F-150. I have seen this problem in Excursions as well.
Once you get the top off...look real hard for the wire and I'm betting its chaffed. You will also note that the wire is tight...like a couple more centimeters would kill Ford. That's what she said.
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Swapping auto collum shifter arm - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
It is for replacing the shifter but the steps are exactly the same in that you need to get the top cover of your steering column and find the OD wire. Over time the wire becomes chaffed. This was the problem in my Father in Law's F-150. I have seen this problem in Excursions as well.
Once you get the top off...look real hard for the wire and I'm betting its chaffed. You will also note that the wire is tight...like a couple more centimeters would kill Ford. That's what she said.
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Does the OD off indicator light up momentarily when you turn the truck on when the dash does a bulb check?
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i don't think we are actually clear on what the problem is.
usually the wires break and you lose the ability to cancel overdrive. if that is the case, then the fix is above, as mark said.
when going down the road at highway speed and you press the OD button, does the truck shift to 3rd? or does it do nothing?
also, check to see if the fuse for the OD cancel button is blown (fuse 19). had that happen in a t-bird once too. OD button quit and the fuse was the only problem.
usually the wires break and you lose the ability to cancel overdrive. if that is the case, then the fix is above, as mark said.
when going down the road at highway speed and you press the OD button, does the truck shift to 3rd? or does it do nothing?
also, check to see if the fuse for the OD cancel button is blown (fuse 19). had that happen in a t-bird once too. OD button quit and the fuse was the only problem.
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I can push the button when I am going down the hi-way and nothing happens. I never feel the 4th shift either. I had thought it was just the light, but 19 was good and I tested it out on the hi-way. I guess I am driving around in third.
Don't know if this makes any difference, but the cruise is not working either.
Don't know if this makes any difference, but the cruise is not working either.