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overdrive 200 1987

posted by  B.C. on  Mon Jun 20 15:51 CST 2005
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The amber arrow means that the tranny is inhibited from upshifting into overdrive. The overdrive give a 20% drop in engine speed when engaged. Driving only in 3rd gear is not harmful except to fuel efficiency.

Your phrase: ...I'm in downshift... is not a phrase I am familiar with, more explanation, please?

The overdrive relay operates such that power can go to the amber dash light separately from power sent to operate the solenoid.

Since your amber arrow does not respond to the shifter handle push button, and the tranny stays in 3rd gear, the problem is likely in the switching wiring rather than the tranny itself.

The relay is found by removing the glove box and looking to the left. It is the first of a number of relays mounted on a rail that runs across below the center air vents.

The shifter handle switch wiring may be bad, or the relay may need re-soldering.

There is more information on these items in the FAQ. There is also a post with pictures about resoldering the relay.

Good Luck,

Bob

:>)





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