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(Message started by: Ron on Dec 26^th, 2004, 10:06pm)

Title: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing O/D OFF
Post by Ron on Dec 26^th, 2004, 10:06pm

Hi there,
Can anyone shed some light to this problem, after taking out my new scorpio today for it' first drive,(Scorpio ultima 2.0 16v auto) I noticed that the overdrive off light kept on flashing, i can't seem to work out why it does this, Cheers Ron :o

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by nadaman on Dec 26^th, 2004, 10:15pm

stop driving it immediately, that happened on mine when the gearbox overheated, get it checked out it could be a blockage in the oil cooler pipes.

paul

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by colinw on Dec 27^th, 2004, 9:40am

if the 2 litre has a maf clean this as per instructions on site ,i know the 24v has these probs and a good clean up usually cures

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by Mmonster on Dec 27^th, 2004, 5:12pm

Hi Ron,

Check also the level and colour of oil in the box.
Oil level check instructions you found from manual or this site and colour should be red.

Good luck,
Mmonster

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by Paul B on Dec 27^th, 2004, 5:56pm

Ron... Is this any help to you?

www.fordscorpio.co.uk/odlight (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/odlight.htm)

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by Ron on Dec 28^th, 2004, 5:05pm

A big thank you to Nadaman, Colin W, Mmonster & Paul B, for your replies, I shall put the advice into practice and let you all know how I get on. I took the car for a journey to London from my home town of kent, and I kept the speed at a constant 50mph, and the light didnt come on, but as soon as I passed the 55+ the OD light came on. Does anyone know of a good mechanic down here in Kent, I'm in the Medway Towns. I've only just got the Scorpio, I just lost my Granada Ghia X i 89 to a write off, I had her for 9yrs, and she was a very good/reliable car,mind you I thought that had enough gadgets and lights, but this one has certainly got more ::). Great Website/Forum and very helpful members.
Cheers
Ron

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by Robby on Dec 28^th, 2004, 11:03pm

Well it depends which of the medway towns you are in, but the autobox specialist in tonbridge is good. Rebuilt the box on my mums laguna a couple of years ago.

Not sure of their name, but they show up on yell.com.

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by Ron on Dec 28^th, 2004, 11:08pm

Cheers Robby,
I'm actually in Rochester, Kent. I'll give them a ring 2morro.
Ron

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by Dave Boulton on Dec 29^th, 2004, 5:21am

From Mark Philbin (off the mailing list):

Quote:

Hi guys,

Been browsing the forum, and a guy called Ron has a flashing O/D light.
It's been suggested he goes to an autobox specialist to let them look at
the box.

Really, he should try and get the fault codes read first, it may be a
faulty solenoid (or a dirty MAF) - the problem only occurs above 50 mph,
isn't this when the car goes into 4th? Anyway, there is some diagnostic
work possible before an autobox specialist recommends a new box, that's
for sure!

Can someone post this advice please? - he's going tomorrow to get it
looked at, and I'm not registered on the forum (blush!)

Cheers,
MarkP

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by waders on Dec 29^th, 2004, 11:18am

Ron,
Hold off the auto "specialist" untill you ger some OBD done!!
I was told I needed to part with £800+ by half a dozen "specialists" when I ended up having a £200 solenoid change!! Diagnosed with help from this site, I saved at least £600 ::)

Ask, and I'm sure someone will meet with you to get any codes from your car!!!!!!

Waders.

PS. I'm in Barnet J23-J24 M25, I have OBDII, I could meet you half way if you wanted ;)

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by Ron on Dec 29^th, 2004, 4:17pm

I would just like to thank Wader's and Dave Boulton for forwarding on Mark Philbin's advice, I managed to find a chap really local to me, he will be doing a diaognosis test for me tomorrow,he charges £47, hopefully this will give me some good news, I shall let you know the outcome tomorrow night. Thanks chaps for ya help.
Ron

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by COSWORTH_PARTS on Dec 29^th, 2004, 9:33pm

had this twice its a short in the wiring that runs through the v of the engine its comman and a pain in the back side see it all the time

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by Eric_R on Dec 30^th, 2004, 9:59am

Ron,
Be sure to have your man check the Fuel Cut Off Loom. These connect the sensors on the engine and are prone to failure. See http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/dohcloom.htm

It's more common to cause a misfire but its best to check that too.

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by Ron on Dec 30^th, 2004, 9:08pm

Hi ya All,
Well I had the diaognostics test done today, and I must say it was as much use as a chocolate fireguard, It cost me £47 and the bloke gave me no error codes, no print out of any sort, he just said four errors are coming up,
1)Gearbox solenoid valve at fault.
2)Lambda sensors not switching.
3)I need a new aircon control panel.
4)Electronic heater motor regulator is faulty.
S0 I wasn't too chuffed, i've only had the car 8 days, and I'm getting grief already. As it's still under warranty, I'm gonna take it back to the dealers, and see what they can do. I took it out on the A2/M2 today, and went to all different speeds from 50mph to 95mph and the light didn't come on, but what I did notice is that at the higher speed the gears sounded like they were slipping.
So it don't sound too good does it :-[ :-[.
I also checked the oil like one of the members suggested, and it wasn't red like it should be, it was a browny colour. So after the new year, it's been booked in to go back to the dealers. Fingers crossed :o
Ron
Happy New Year to you all

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by COSWORTH_PARTS on Dec 30^th, 2004, 9:19pm

it sounds like you have got a clutch burning out in the autobox you may be able to adjust the brake bands and have a oil chane if not its a box iv just had a brand new box for my cossie from ford now i mean brand new for 500 quid which is cheaper then a recon

Title: Re: Overdrive symbol keeps flashing od off
Post by Ron on Dec 30^th, 2004, 9:24pm

Well I'll keep ya posted, and let u know next week what the dealer is gonna do. I'm hoping their fix the problem and i'll get to keep her, but who know's.....
Ron