DL240 overdrive and kickdown cable on automatic

ed7 · Post by **ed7** » 06 Aug 2012, 11:45

Unless she's towing a trailer, she doesn't need the OD disengaged. The OD switching is noticeable regardless of which gear the trans is in. The default is disengaged OD.
To eliminate the kick-down, count the shifts the trans goes through as you get up to speed. The kick-down could be out of adjustment or hanging up in the cable sheath. It should have about 5mm slack.
Buy the OD bypass plate if that is the problem
Ed

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 06 Aug 2012, 13:02

I have had the bypass plate installed on my 1988 760 Turbo Wagon for about 5 years now. it hasn't caused me a second thought.

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 07 Aug 2012, 13:25

Did you try checking for current to the solenoid? I have read about someone finding a broken wire running to the solenoid.

ed7 · Post by **ed7** » 08 Aug 2012, 07:54

A broken wire is common under the car. The solenoid doesn't make a lot on noise, it's barely noticable.
If you're getting voltage on the solenoid wire under the car, the solenoid/valve is shot.
Ed

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 09 Aug 2012, 17:03

Modifying what you have also works. I was going to suggest that, I just wanted to wait until you checked every last part.