It can be engaged just sitting and not running without any problem?
Peter S
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 5:39 PM
Subject: Re: Intermittnet O/D
>
> Mark,
> It certainly could be the solenoid, but any of the switches in the
> circuit or the wiring itself could also cause the OD to work
> intermittently. The best way to eliminate the other things is to ensure
> the ground side of the Solenoid is securely attached to a solid ground
> and apply 12V. to the other terminal and see if it engages. If it does,
> you then need to troubleshoot the rest of the circuit (switches and
> wiring) to ensure that there is continuity throughout. Sometimes the
> switch contacts get an oxidation on them if they have been idle for a
> while.
>
> Regards,
> Joe Curry
>
> Mark Gardner wrote:
> >
> > Hi all - I'm going to look at a '79 spit with O/D tomorrow. The owner
> > sayd the O/D is intermittent - sometimes it engages and sometimes it
> > doesn't. He says it is almost certainly a solenoid. He says he has the
> > solenoid, he just hasn't installed it yet.
> >
> > 1. Is there an easy way to troubleshoot this on the spot?
> > 2. Is this a common problem, or am I likely getting into something
> > major?
> > 3. If it is the solenoid, can this be changed with the gearbox still in
> > the car?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Mark Gardner
> > (Looking at #14 tomorrow)
>
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