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Originally Posted by danr1
Check it for codes, the CEL does not have to be on to have tranny codes.
Originally Posted by Skandocious
No that's not normal. Does it still disable the OD when you push the button?
Ok then, being that my horn doesn't work and my Airbag light is always flashing, I'm going to assume there is a problem with the steering collum/wheel/electrical. The previous owner had tried to wire in a trailer harness and in the process trashed the "light block" which I have replaced. Now I am wondering what else got trashed in the process.
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Originally Posted by Secret Agent 069
There really isn't any code type flashing, it is a really fast flash. I'll get video of it next time I drive it.
http://broncodata.com/tech/codes.htm
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If it does cancel OD and doesn't shift up and down with the light it may just be a short in the light circuit as Chris suggested but I'd check it for codes just to be on the safe side.
I do not believe the "Off" light is supposed to flash if there is a tranny problem, the dealer told me that the "OD" light should flash if it has codes for the tranny but I don't think my truck has one, I couldn't see/find one anywhere. That and one doens't light up KOEO before starting it either, everything else does light up.
Looks to me like it just has the "Off" light for OD (E40D), but I do have tranny codes without the CEL being on. The OD switch and light works fine on it though so it if should flash I would think it could.
I do not believe the "Off" light is supposed to flash if there is a tranny problem, the dealer told me that the "OD" light should flash if it has codes for the tranny but I don't think my truck has one, I couldn't see/find one anywhere. That and one doens't light up KOEO before starting it either, everything else does light up.
Looks to me like it just has the "Off" light for OD (E40D), but I do have tranny codes without the CEL being on. The OD switch and light works fine on it though so it if should flash I would think it could.
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Originally Posted by danr1
If it does cancel OD and doesn't shift up and down with the light it may just be a short in the light circuit as Chris suggested but I'd check it for codes just to be on the safe side.
I do not believe the "Off" light is supposed to flash if there is a tranny problem, the dealer told me that the "OD" light should flash if it has codes for the tranny but I don't think my truck has one, I couldn't see/find one anywhere. That and one doens't light up KOEO before starting it either, everything else does light up.
Looks to me like it just has the "Off" light for OD (E40D), but I do have tranny codes without the CEL being on. The OD switch and light works fine on it though so it if should flash I would think it could.
I do not believe the "Off" light is supposed to flash if there is a tranny problem, the dealer told me that the "OD" light should flash if it has codes for the tranny but I don't think my truck has one, I couldn't see/find one anywhere. That and one doens't light up KOEO before starting it either, everything else does light up.
Looks to me like it just has the "Off" light for OD (E40D), but I do have tranny codes without the CEL being on. The OD switch and light works fine on it though so it if should flash I would think it could.
I'm trying to sell or trade the F150 now. I'll let someone else figure out the small issues. I'm not working and dont have the money to fix everything right now.
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Originally Posted by Secret Agent 069
Ok then, being that my horn doesn't work and my Airbag light is always flashing, I'm going to assume there is a problem with the steering collum/wheel/electrical.
Check you fuses as well.
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From: Davis & Newcastle, CA
Originally Posted by Scndsin
Clock spring. I'm surprised no one picked up on this.
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Originally Posted by Scndsin
Clock spring. I'm surprised no one picked up on this.
Check you fuses as well.
Check you fuses as well.
All of my fuses are fine, that was the first thing I checked.
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Originally Posted by Scndsin
Clock spring. I'm surprised no one picked up on this.
Check you fuses as well.
Check you fuses as well.
If it is on the end of the shifter handle it does not go through the clock spring.
Secret Agent 069 didn’t say what tranny they have in their truck, "OD off light" had me thinking of the "E40D".
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Originally Posted by danr1
The original complaint was about the OD “off” light.
If it is on the end of the shifter handle it does not go through the clock spring.
Secret Agent 069 didn’t say what tranny they have in their truck, "OD off light" had me thinking of the "E40D".
If it is on the end of the shifter handle it does not go through the clock spring.
Secret Agent 069 didn’t say what tranny they have in their truck, "OD off light" had me thinking of the "E40D".
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Originally Posted by Secret Agent 069
Clock spring.... Sounds like a really easy fix... I assume just pull the wheel and replace the spring??
All of my fuses are fine, that was the first thing I checked.
All of my fuses are fine, that was the first thing I checked.
As far as the fuses go I've had & seen other F series of this vintage get their cargo &/or high mount brake light short due to broken lens, get wet, blow its fuse & display the flashing OD light which is why I mentioned it. But the tranny went into limp mode as a result (not your described problem, apparently). Replacing the fuse cured it. Since It happened on a reg basis, I carried a box of em' after the third lens replacement.