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the overdrive on my CHallenger only worked intermittently. I replaced the stitch on the gearstick (which had burnt wires) but it still doesn't work. ANy ideas?
The overdrive is hydraulically operated, so make sure the gearbox oil is clean and topped up.
Also on my vehicle the operating solenoid needed some attention. The solenoid housing contains the solenoid and plunger which operates the oil valve to engage overdrive. At the back of the solenoid there is a bakelite disc on which are mounted electrical contacts. The bakelite cracks with age and heat and eventually disintegrates. I rebuilt the disc with a UPVC disc, and mounted the contact set in exactly the same position, using the old bakelite as a template. Usually the overdrive engages without problem.- webmaster