Overdrive Does Not Engage

  • Insufficient oil level in the unit
  • Solenoid not operating due to electrical system fault
  • Solenoid operating lever out of adjustment
  • Insufficient hydraulic pressure due to improper seating of the pump non-return valve (usually caused by dirt on the ball seat)
  • Pump not working
  • Filter blocked
  • Inadequate hydraulic pressure due to sticking or worn relief valve
  • Damaged internal parts requiring removal and overhaul of the unit

Overdrive Falls Out of Operation

  • Inadequate oil pressure
  • Incorrect adjustment
  • Solenoid weak
  • Open circuit in isolator switch
  • Accumulator piston damage
  • Defective relay
  • Throttle switch is incorrectly adjusted
  • Incorrect solenoid wiring
  • Open circuit in relay winding

Overdrive Does Not Release – Do not engage reverse gear since damage may result

  • Fault in the electrical control system
  • Blocked restrictor jet in operating valve
  • Solenoid operating lever out of adjustment
  • Sticking cone clutch
  • Damaged internal parts requiring removal and overhaul of the unit

Clutch Slip in Overdrive

  • Insufficient oil level in the unit
  • Solenoid operating level out of adjustment
  • Insufficient hydraulic pressure due to improper seating of the pump non-return valve (usually caused by dirt on the ball seat)
  • Filter blocked
  • Inadequate hydraulic pressure due to sticking or worn relief valve

Clutch Slip in Reverse or Free-Wheel Condition on Overrun

  • Solenoid operating lever out of adjustment
  • Partially blocked restrictor jet in operating valve
  • Worn clutch linings

Overdrive Engage Slowly

  • Low oil pressure
  • Accumulator piston damaged

Overdrive Does Not Engage Until Warm

  • Incorrect oil

Noisy Operation

  • Rear overdrive bearing is worn
  • Annulus gears worn

Vehicle Will Not Back Up

  • Overdrive stuck
  • Restrictor hole plugged
  • Magnet and filter screen missing