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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Transmission towing question

Hi, I have a 2000X that I recently had the transmission rebuilt and a bigger torque converter installed. I began towing my travel trailer across the country and now I have lost my overdrive. I am stuck in New Mexico and need to make it to CA. Can I make it? I am not low on fluid and it is not burning up. What could it be? Thanks so much. Bill
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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Was the overdrive light blinking? When you say "lost" the overdrive, could you describe this a little more? How long ago was the transmission rebuilt in miles.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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The overdrive light never blinked. I had the trans rebuilt about a month ago/almost 3000 miles. 1000 miles without towing, the last 2000 with towing. When I say lost the overdrive, I mean it started to slip and now I can't get my truck to start moving without turning off the overdrive button. Without turning off the button, the engine revs but will not begin to move forward.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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What mods have you done? Also, when you try push the button, is the light lit? You MIGHT have a bad wire and it grounded.
 
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