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Overdrive Switch: Testing and Inspection

O/D OFF SWITCH
Inspection Of Operation
1. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON.

O/D OFF switch, O/D OFF indicator light:




2. Verify that the O/D OFF indicator is not illuminated. Depress the O/D OFF switch and verify that the O/D OFF indicator light illuminates.
3. If not as specified, check the terminal voltage of the O/D OFF switch.

Inspection Of Voltage
1. Remove the front console.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Measure voltage at the O/D OFF switch connector:




3. Measure voltage at the O/D OFF switch connector terminals.




4. If not as specified, check the continuity of the O/D OFF switch.

Inspection Of Continuity
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the O/D OFF switch connector.

Check continuity of the switch:




3. Check continuity of the switch.




4. If not as specified, replace the selector lever knob assembly. (Refer to below.)
5. If the switch is OK, check the wiring harness. (O/D OFF switch-powertrain control module, O/D OFF switch- Body ground.)
6. Install the front console.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.