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Car Forum / Toyota / Toyota Cars / June 2005O/D OFF Light Flashing
Does anyone know why my 1990 4Runner's overdrive off light would be flashing? Where would I get the error code if there is one? My Haynes manual only talks about the engine light error codes. Thanks. When it flashes, it is telling you the transmission isn't happy. If you are lucky, it means you need to add some fluid. > Does anyone know why my 1990 4Runner's overdrive off light would be > flashing? Where would I get the error code if there is one? My Haynes > manual only talks about the engine light error codes. Thanks. > When it flashes, it is telling you the transmission isn't happy. If you > are > lucky, it means you need to add some fluid. The ECT in the OP's vehicle does not monitor ATF levels.  SignatureRay O correct the return address punctuation to reply >> When it flashes, it is telling you the transmission isn't happy. If you >> are >> lucky, it means you need to add some fluid. > >The ECT in the OP's vehicle does not monitor ATF levels. Neither does mine. :( Signaturegburnore@databasix dot com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- How you look depends on where you go. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary L. Burnore | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ DataBasix | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ³ 3 4 1 4 2 ݳ޳ 6 9 0 6 9 ÝÛ³ Black Helicopter Repair Svcs Division | Official Proof of Purchase =========================================================================== Want one? GET one! http://signup.databasix.com =========================================================================== >Does anyone know why my 1990 4Runner's overdrive off light would be >flashing? Where would I get the error code if there is one? My Haynes >manual only talks about the engine light error codes. Thanks. There's a connector under the hood that a dealer or shop can use to test your system. You can do this to check it: Turn the key OFF. Get a paper clip or small wire and jumper between E1 and Te1. Turn the key to the on (but not start or run) position. Make sure OD is on and not off. Count the flashes. There's a space of 1 second between parts of a number and a space of 1.5 seconds between each numbert. Example: Flash -sec- Flash -sec- Flash -sec- Flash -sec -flash -sec- Flash - 1.5 sec That's a 6. Write the numbers down. Let us know what they say. To reset your computer (this will erase your radio presets) remove the negative battery cable for several minutes. (Five is good). Re-attach the neg cable and start/drive your car. See if the light flashes again. Signaturegburnore@databasix dot com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- How you look depends on where you go. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary L. Burnore | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ DataBasix | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ³ 3 4 1 4 2 ݳ޳ 6 9 0 6 9 ÝÛ³ Black Helicopter Repair Svcs Division | Official Proof of Purchase =========================================================================== Want one? GET one! http://signup.databasix.com =========================================================================== >>Does anyone know why my 1990 4Runner's overdrive off light would be >>flashing? Where would I get the error code if there is one? My Haynes [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Re-attach the neg cable and start/drive your car. See if the light > flashes again. He can unplug the computer itself. SignatureThe Relentless Pursuit Of Conception... > >>Does anyone know why my 1990 4Runner's overdrive off light would be > >>flashing? Where would I get the error code if there is one? My Haynes [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > He can unplug the computer itself. Yes, he can. But the first thing to do is the simple stuff, check the fluid level. Low fluid can make the OD Light flash. Let me say that another way, low fluid can make one of the transmission lights flash, I seem to recall that it's the OD light. The flashes were 2 seconds apart indefinitely . I unplugged the battery and it didn't stop it then I unplugged the battery for 15 minutes and it seems do have stopped. Fluid levels were fine. Thanks everyone. >The flashes were 2 seconds apart indefinitely . Two doesnt' sound right, but if it stopped... >I unplugged the battery and it didn't stop it then I unplugged the battery for 15 >minutes and it seems do have stopped. Fluid levels were fine. Thanks >everyone. It may return. If it does, do the jumper test. Signaturegburnore@databasix dot com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- How you look depends on where you go. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary L. Burnore | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ DataBasix | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ³ 3 4 1 4 2 ݳ޳ 6 9 0 6 9 ÝÛ³ Black Helicopter Repair Svcs Division | Official Proof of Purchase =========================================================================== Want one? GET one! http://signup.databasix.com =========================================================================== Gary, the flashing is back! What do you mean by E1 and Te1? I have a Chilton manual in the mail so maybe I will soon be enlightened. Look for a diagnostic check port under the driver's side of the dash board. Look at the underside of the cap covering the port and there will be a sticker that identifies the various pins in the connector. Use a paperclip or piece of wire to connect pin E1 and Te1, then turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the car. The OD off light will begin flashing. The number of flashes corresponds with the trouble code. A steady flash is normal, a series of quick flashes with pauses between them denotes trouble codes. SignatureRay O correct the return address punctuation to reply -- Ray Okigawa TriStar Associates L.L.C. Phone: 847-690-0910 Extension 17 Fax: 847-690-0916 rokigawa@tristarassociates.com > Gary, the flashing is back! What do you mean by E1 and Te1? I have a > Chilton manual in the mail so maybe I will soon be enlightened. I could not find this port. There is nothing near my fuse box with pin holes or a cover. Only the spare fuses beside the fuse box. Am I blind? I found the diagnostic check port. It is under the hood. My trouble codes are 42 - Speed sensor and 64 - does not exist. I guess my speedo is in really bad shape!!! Anyone have a 64 trouble code definition? >> >>Does anyone know why my 1990 4Runner's overdrive off light would be >> >>flashing? Where would I get the error code if there is one? My Haynes [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > low fluid can make one of the transmission lights flash, I seem to recall > that it's the OD light. OK, smart@ss, explain this! ;) Supra; when I got it the O/D Off light was flashing, the tranny wouldn't shift automatically but will go through the gears (except OD) when shifted manually. I removed the plug and tested it. (BTW, I was getting codes 61 & 62; S1 bad, S2 bad). I checked them with a meter; SL was OK, S1 open, S2 open. I filled the tranny and the computer reset when I removed the plug. Also, applying 12V to the connectors, the SL solenoid tripped, but S1 and S2 did not. I borrowed the Dealer's plate for a weekend; NO O/D Light flashing; ALSO no automatic shifting or O/D function!!! What's up with that? SignatureThe Relentless Pursuit Of Conception... > > Does anyone know why my 1990 4Runner's overdrive off light would be > > flashing? Where would I get the error code if there is one? My [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > Re-attach the neg cable and start/drive your car. See if the light > flashes again. This is a very informative and helpful post. Thanks for your insight. SignatureNo matter what happens someone will find a way to take it too seriously. |
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