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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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On a late night somewhere in ND my buddy got his truck stuck in a whole crap load of snow. As I was pulling him out my little off button for my overdrive was flashing well it went away but I was courious what it was! 03 7.3 auto trans 4x4
 
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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I think thats like the "check engine" light for the tranny. Its probably throwing a code or while you were pulling you probably overworked it maybe lost some fluid.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Could be possible overheat or valve body acting up.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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Chances are it stored a soft code. I'd pull the DTC's and see what's there. If nothing, and fluid is full and fresh, all you can do is keep an eye on it.

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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Isn't there a potential issue where those wires in the shifter column get frayed? Could this be causing the light to flash?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Ya, i have heard of that but most likely its throwing a code. If not, then definitely check those wires!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Check for codes. Save your tranny first.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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Mine does the same thing when spinning the tires alot and going from forward to reverse alot getting un stuck in the snow. I assumed it is possibly heating it up and its a warning.

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