1997 F250 Turbo Diesel Transmission Problem
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Generally the first place we start with transmission issues is to pull codes, however the '97 PowerStroke makes this tough. You'll either have to go to a dealer and have them check, or invest in a higher end scan tool - like a Bluetooth OBD2 Adapter with the Forscan software.
But you can still try some basic things. Does your speedometer work correctly? Does the needle ever bounce around, or is smooth and steady?
But you can still try some basic things. Does your speedometer work correctly? Does the needle ever bounce around, or is smooth and steady?
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It gets the speed signal from the vss in the rear axle just like the speedometer . So if its bouncing around it could mean something is off. Other things to look at are the high mount brake light. Problems in the wiring there and sometimes led bulbs can throw it off.
Last edited by rock15t; 10-23-2016 at 11:38 AM. Reason: Clarification
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So if the speedometer is not affected then the VSS is not the problem right? You mentioned the high mount brake light, could you tell me a little more? Should I check the high mount brake light? Assume the high mount brake light is the light on the upper rear of the cab? Or should I assume the transmission is the problem?
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So if the speedometer is not affected then the VSS is not the problem right? You mentioned the high mount brake light, could you tell me a little more? Should I check the high mount brake light? Assume the high mount brake light is the light on the upper rear of the cab? Or should I assume the transmission is the problem?
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You can do it yourself with a laptop, a $15 OBD-2 bluetooth/usb adapter and the free Forscan software, or a dealership can do it.
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