Originally Posted by BDW
What if the solenoid is good, what else could go bad?

What does the OD solenoid activate, is there a clutch pack or something, what changes the ratio?
I think the OD circuit was miswired so the OD was hardwired to ground.

Would it be possible to hear the solenoids activate through the pan, before it’s removed?

Appreciate the replies

I have never been able to hear them. You can remove the o/d ground, key on o/d switch on check for voltage at the ground wire. There should be voltage there. If not the solenoid or wire is open.


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