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anthony.palmer · Joined: 25 Sep 2013 Posts: 19 Location: High Wycombe

i will start from the start, my bus has been sat up for a while, I've just stripped the engine down and done the guides ect. before i sat the bus up, i had issues with the overdrive not working.

first of all the switch on the stalk went, but i push it in and hold it in with a match and it lights up the o/d light.
not sure if its related, but it doesn't go into overdrive.
so does anyone have a picture of the overdrive solenoid and its location on the gearbox.
and also what else is worth checking, I'm hoping its just plug conections.

its on a 1994 2.8td auto.

thanks

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Deker · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood

Is the speedo working Question

Quite common for the speed sensor on the gearbox to fail.

Also the TPS.

Both items can prevent the O/D working.

HTH

Mr D

anthony.palmer · Joined: 25 Sep 2013 Posts: 19 Location: High Wycombe

speedo all okay, is the tps on the fuel pump ? i will check the wiring on this also and find the info on testing it. i was thinking it might be the solenoid, as i always used the o/d. never needed to take it out, then the switch went. so wondered as it was always open and then the switch went, it closed and has failed to reopen ? i think i might have found the solenoid, is it on the n/s of the gearbox, two bolts and facing upwards ?
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anthony.palmer · Joined: 25 Sep 2013 Posts: 19 Location: High Wycombe

any more info on the overdrive faults and where the overdrive valve is would be great, i will be having a look tommorow if the weather allows. i have wired the o/d switch to a switch now as my stalk switch is broken.

Lewis · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:40 Post subject:

The OD solenoid is on the left side of the gearbox, behind the front propshaft.

The inhibitor switch is on the right side.

HTH
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anthony.palmer · Joined: 25 Sep 2013 Posts: 19 Location: High Wycombe

thanks lewis.
then next thing, on the inhibitor switch. the connection is full of white grease. is this normal ?
and once i remove the o/d soleniod. how do you test it as it looks like just one wire ? I've not removed yet so i could be wrong.

Mountain man · Joined: 11 Mar 2020 Posts: 10 Location: Bishop Auckland

Hello
I didn't want to start new thread so hope you don't mind me piggybacking on this one as it is related.

The overdrive button is stuck. Is it something that should free off with a bit of wd40 and a little pokey stick to free it off, or is it indicative of something more serious?

Jamie

Lewis · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 12:20 Post subject:

Not a problem.

See this DIY repair post:- OD Switch - Repair (with Photo's)
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Mountain man · Joined: 11 Mar 2020 Posts: 10 Location: Bishop Auckland

Well that puts Haynes manuals to shame that does!

illapulito · Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 468 Location: Northampton

i always drive my L400 with the overdrive button "on"

recently i relocated to west wales i have been towing a 1.5 ton railer across the country and back

never gave the overdrive a thought

now i see it is not working

seems i have "knackered" something

any thoughts on what I have done ? and related suggestions ?
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