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Old 12-05-2011, 05:58 PM
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i had my truck in park with the motor running and i noticed the went to a higher rpm like 800+ or so then the overdrive light started to blink for about 20 sec then it went back to normal rpms but i was wondering if this is common or if there is a major problem thanks
 
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Old 12-05-2011, 06:05 PM
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Means there is an issue with the transmission... Blinking OD light means a code has been stored. I would retrieve that code before doing anything else...
 
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Old 12-05-2011, 06:48 PM
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well it only does it when its wet outside and its a new tranny ill take it back to the shop its the first time it did it im gonna see if it does it again first time it did it
 
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Old 12-05-2011, 07:07 PM
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check the VSS. i believe if that gets wet it will cause the o/d light to blink.
 
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Old 12-05-2011, 07:09 PM
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Is the speedo working, cause my 99 was doing that & my speedo wasn't working.
 
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Old 12-05-2011, 07:29 PM
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chech the plugs on the transmission too.
 
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Old 12-06-2011, 04:25 PM
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vss? and the speedotmer is working fine it hasnt happend again but ill check the wiring i hate how water can ruin something
 
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Old 12-06-2011, 06:28 PM
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Vehicle Speed Sensor. it's on top of the rear diff. just because the speedo is working doesn't mean all is good. pull the sensor and clean the plugs. put a big glob of dielectric grease in the plug and put it back together.
 
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