[TR] A-Type Overdrive Solenoid Question

[Bud R]

Try testing the OD relay in the engine bay per Dan Masters book. I had a
relay with burnt contacts that made it seem like it was a solenoid problem
(thought it was the pulling coil too). Test the relay thoroughly or even try a
replacement if possible first because its lots easier than accessing the
solenoid.

Bud Rolofson

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On Jul 28, 2014, at 11:58 PM, William Brewer <wsb1960tr3a at att.net> wrote:

>     I was leaving a friend's house and the overdrive quit engaging when the
> switch was thrown. This is a new rebuilt trans with about 500 miles on it.
>
>   Tonight I went through and checked all of the connections and oil level.
> When the car is in 3rd gear with the key on and you throw the OD switch you
> can see the solenoid move sort of weakly. It seems like it would give a
good
> "clunk". Any ideas?  I am thinking about taking the solenoid off of my
spare
> trans (which worked) and installing it on this one.
>     Any suggestions?
>
>
> -Bill in Tehachapi
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