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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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OD is not working

Hi, just replaced a new OD switch and Over Drive is still working. What could be wrong? (98 F150 XLT SC 4.6L)
 
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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what......?

Isn't OD supposed to be working?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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Welcome to the forum ascali

Do you mean that the OD light doesn't turn on? Or off? Or?
The wiring at the base of the shifter sometimes breaks.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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how do I fix it? where are the wires? Do I need to disconnect the hadle? (OD was fine last year.) the transmission seems to work perfectly and was done a flush job not long ago. planning to tow my 23' trailer next month and I am a bit worry without OD.

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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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If the problem is broken wires at the base of the shifter you need to remove the shift lever.
You access it by removing the covers on the top and bottom of the steering column.
 
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You still haven't made clear what the issue is.

OD enabled is the normal mode of operation. When the button on the end of the shift lever is pressed, it disables OD (and turns on the TCIL) and does not allow the tranny to upshift out of 3rd gear.

Turning OD off by pressing the button is usually done to prevent excessive TC slip, excessive temperatures, and excessive gear hunting while towing.

Please state clearly what is the issue.


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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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oh, I should say that I can't get OD off. I thought it was a defective OD switch at the beginning but it's not. checked my fuse box, everything's ok.

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