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Overdrive switch not working
« on: Jun 17th, 2007, 6:48pm » |
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Hi just bought p reg cossie ultima saloon 108 thousand miles full service history my problem is the overdrive switch not working on the gearstick it s not a blown bulb on dash it definately does not work has anyone suffered this any suggestions most grateful thanks bob
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #1 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 8:30pm » |
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could be the switch connections in the selector?
Can you try another selector?
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #2 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 9:23pm » |
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Thought it might be something simple how do you get the selector out is it possible that a wire is off the gear box not sure how it works to be honest
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #3 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 9:25pm » |
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overdrive does function properly do you know of any way to test the circuit i juts hate things that dont work lol
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #4 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 9:49pm » |
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It DOES function??
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #5 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 10:41pm » |
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yes overdrive works ok just cant switch it off at gearstick switch
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #6 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 10:44pm » |
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Does it actually function as it should or does the O/D light just stay on all the time?
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #7 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 10:49pm » |
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what happens is car drives perfect in d overdrive engages properly at about 55mph the problem is the switch on gearstick does nothing od light on dash does not come on at all the only way is to use kickdown for overtaking i had a 2.3 model before this one and switch on stick took it in and out of overdrive on demand
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #8 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 10:50pm » |
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i live in lancashire and struggle to find anyone that understands these cars unless someone knows different of course
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #9 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:10pm » |
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Yep i'd definitely have a look at the wiring in the switch then.
The wood effect plastic surround below the selector just prises up, do it slowly and at the four corners, they usually come up ok but sometimes the pins break.
The black plastic domed part just pulls up, its just a push fit on small plastic clips.
Then you'll see everything 
You can remove the top of the selector but it sometimes doesnt fit back together properly
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #10 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:31pm » |
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ok i try that thank here do wires go into gearbox any idea
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #11 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:36pm » |
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Nice looking motor.... Taxi?
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #12 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:41pm » |
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Fuel consumption give taxi driver heart failure lol
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #13 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:48pm » |
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The wires dont go straight from the selector to the box, they go all round the car first 
theres a green multiplug for the selector just below it, you'll see it once the covers are removed.
I would try and short the switch wires first and see if you can get the O/D light to come on
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #14 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:50pm » |
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 Ask Jonny...and he's only got a 2.3
The problem is normally that it won't go into O/D, I haven't heard of anyone yet who can't do the opposite.
But yeah, the switch was great on the 2.3, could really take off at 70mph like that.
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #15 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:51pm » |
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Ha Ha Ha... We have a Bobs taxis in Hull tel no 505050 
Hope you sort the problem
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #16 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:52pm » |
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Thanks for the help will look tomorrow dont suppose there could be fuse blown anywhere our will circuit not have one
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #17 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:53pm » |
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If i ever go to hull i try them out lol
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #18 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:54pm » |
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How come they got my phone number no wonder i keep getting strange calls lol
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Re: Overdrive switch not working
« Reply #19 on: Jun 17th, 2007, 11:59pm » |
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That gave you a lift...
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