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(Message started by: bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 6:48pm)

Title: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 6:48pm

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

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by Highlander on Jun 17^th, 2007, 8:30pm

could be the switch connections in the selector?
Can you try another selector?

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 9:23pm

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

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 9:25pm

overdrive does function properly do you know of any way to test the circuit i juts hate things that dont work lol

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by Highlander on Jun 17^th, 2007, 9:49pm

It DOES function??

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 10:41pm

yes overdrive works ok just cant switch it off at gearstick switch

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by Highlander on Jun 17^th, 2007, 10:44pm

Does it actually function as it should or does the O/D light just stay on all the time?

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 10:49pm

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

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 10:50pm

i live in lancashire and struggle to find anyone that understands these cars unless someone knows different of course

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by Highlander on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:10pm

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

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:31pm

ok i try that thank here do wires go into gearbox any idea http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa231/bobs505050/a3fa_3.jpg

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by petehull on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:36pm

Nice looking motor.... Taxi?
Pete

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:41pm

Fuel consumption give taxi driver heart failure lol

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by Highlander on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:48pm

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

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by TiberiuS on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:50pm

;D 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.

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by petehull on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:51pm

Ha Ha Ha... We have a Bobs taxis in Hull tel no 505050 }{

Hope you sort the problem

Pete

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:52pm

Thanks for the help will look tomorrow dont suppose there could be fuse blown anywhere our will circuit not have one

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:53pm

If i ever go to hull i try them out lol

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by bobs505050 on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:54pm

How come they got my phone number no wonder i keep getting strange calls lol

Title: Re: Overdrive switch not working
Post by petehull on Jun 17^th, 2007, 11:59pm

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