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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Overdrive light question

Recently bought a 00 F250 w/ a Power Stroke. Yesterday I was going to make a heavy haul and went to turn the OD off and it had no effect the transmission shifted the same and the light did not light up. Is there a fuse that controls the overdrive that could be blown. It not a huge deal since the transmission shifts smoothly anyway just curious. Also could this be disabled since the truck has a 140hp chip?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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The wires to the button and light often break where they enter the shifter handle inside the steering column. Remove the plastic cover and check the wires where they enter the shifter. They are probably broken or worn through. You can repair them or replace the shifter for about $50.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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I assume the cover you are talking about is the one around the column right behind the wheel? I'll have to pull it apart and take a look
 
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Yes, that's the one.
 
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