Overdrive Switch; Description; Operation; Diagnosis And Testing - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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OVERDRIVE CLUTCH (Continued)
1 - REACTION PLATE
ning clutch. This drives the planetary gear inside the
annulus, which is attached to the overdrive clutch
drum and output shaft, creating the desired gear
ratio. The waved snap-ring is used to cushion the
application of the clutch pack.

OVERDRIVE SWITCH

DESCRIPTION

The overdrive OFF (control) switch is located in
the shift lever arm (Fig. 124). The switch is a
momentary contact device that signals the PCM to
toggle current status of the overdrive function.

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.
Fig. 123 Overdrive Clutch
2 - PRESSURE PLATE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OVERDRIVE
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
The overdrive off switch, valve body solenoid, case
connectors and related wiring can all be tested with
a 12 volt test lamp or a volt/ohmmeter. Check conti-
nuity of each component when diagnosis indicates
this is necessary.
Switch and solenoid continuity should be checked
whenever the transmission fails to shift into fourth
gear range.
Fig. 124 Overdrive Off Switch
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