Overdrive Switch; Description; Operation; Removal - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR (Continued)
(3) Install the wiring connector onto the output
speed sensor
(4) Verify the transmission fluid level. Add fluid as
necessary.
(5) Lower vehicle.

OVERDRIVE SWITCH

DESCRIPTION

The overdrive OFF (control) switch is located in
the shift lever arm (Fig. 95). The switch is a momen-
tary contact device that signals the PCM to toggle
current status of the overdrive function.
Fig. 95 Overdrive Off Switch

OPERATION

At key-on, overdrive operation is allowed. Pressing
the switch once causes the overdrive OFF mode to be
entered and the overdrive OFF switch lamp to be
illuminated. Pressing the switch a second time
causes normal overdrive operation to be restored and
the overdrive lamp to be turned off. The overdrive
OFF mode defaults to ON after the ignition switch is
cycled OFF and ON. The normal position for the con-
trol switch is the ON position. The switch must be in
this position to energize the solenoid and allow a 3-4
upshift. The control switch indicator light illuminates
only when the overdrive switch is turned to the OFF
position, or when illuminated by the transmission
control module.

REMOVAL

(1) Using a plastic trim tool, remove the overdrive
off switch retainer from the shift lever (Fig. 96).
(2) Pull the switch outwards to release it from the
connector in the lever (Fig. 97)
Fig. 96 Overdrive Off Switch Retainer
1 - GEAR SHIFT LEVER
2 - OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH RETAINER
3 - PLASTIC TRIM TOOL
Fig. 97 Remove the Overdrive Off Switch
1 - GEAR SHIFT LEVER
2 - OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH
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