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Cars with automatic transmissions can sometimes have an overdrive lockout mode, hence the OD light. Most often overdrive is left on for normal day to day driving. Overdrive can be locked out while driving through mills or over a mountain pass and gives the driver better engine performance by eliminating the use of the overdrive gear. If the light is on, overdrive is locked out which will cause the engine to run at a higher rpm rate at highway speeds. If you drive for long period of time at highway speeds the engine may overheat or have a catastrophic failure. Also keep in mind, if the engine is working harder so is the transmission! If the lockout switch or button is malfunctioning and you can't turn the overdrive back on, it should be checked out by your mechanic.
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What is the od off light on your mercury mystique?
That's the overdrive off light
Why does OD light flashes on and off in your 1997 mountaineer?
od light flashing on 1997 mercury montoneer
Why '03 Ford Focus OD light on?
The od light means that the over-drive is off. Pushing the little button on the shifter selector will turn it on (when the dummy light is not on) and off (when the dummy light is lit).
Silly question- when the overdrive light is on a Ford 1992 e350 is it on or off There is the word off under the light?
When you see the light, the OD is OFF. See no light and it is ON.
What does the od off light mean on the dash?
it means the overdrive is not on.
Have a 1998 Sable and the OD off light came on and then the check engine light came on and Now the OD light has gone off but the check engine light is still on and the rpms on the car fluctuate.?
have vehicle scanned to determine problem
What does it mean when the OD OFF light is blinking while OD is engaged?
There is a problem with the Overdrive. Seek professional help.
What does the OD off light mean on your 2006 Scion XA?
"Over Drive Off"
What is the od off light mean?
the over drive is off. On some cars, it stays on automatically and when you press a button , it will turn it off light up that light.
Why is my car getting hot were my shifts are od light is on but my od is off what does that mean?
od light is the overdrive unit on the transmission. If you drive on the freeway you should have the overdrive unit on, on the streets the unit should be off. The light usually doesn't have anything to do with overheating. I would look for some other issue.
Your OD Off light is flashing what does that mean?
a malfuntion has been detected
How do you turn off the od button light on your gear shift in your 1999 kia sephia?
on the side of the shifter there is a od button
