2002 Dodge Ram OD Default Off

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Hello, "02 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD Auto Tranmission V-10 engine 78,000 miles. I am wondering if the overdrive can be off by default instead of being on all the time? Would this be a simple thing to do by knowing which wires and switching it or rewiring to the soliaid inside the transmission which turn off by pressing the overdrive button on the shift level? I lives in a hilly areas and being in overdrive doesn't give me the feels of control of tightness as it would be in without overdrive. Driving at overdrive feels loosier. Sorry for the misspelling. I don't have much use of my right arm which is why I am asking. Any infos or ideas would be great for me.
Jan 27, 2007 at 8:44 PM
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[quote:e876d3e6a8="Whtblazer"]Hello, "02 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD Auto Tranmission V-10 engine 78,000 miles. I am wondering if the overdrive can be off by default instead of being on all the time? Would this be a simple thing to do by knowing which wires and switching it or rewiring to the soliaid inside the transmission which turn off by pressing the overdrive button on the shift level? I lives in a hilly areas and being in overdrive doesn't give me the feels of control of tightness as it would be in without overdrive. Driving at overdrive feels loosier. Sorry for the misspelling. I don't have much use of my right arm which is why I am asking. Any infos or ideas would be great for me.[/quote:e876d3e6a8]

Hey Wht,
Sure can, you just need to put a switch in the TCC (o/d) solenoid circuit. Give me your email and i'll send along the wiring diagram. Let me know!

Chris
Jan 27, 2007 at 11:00 PM
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Hi Chris, Here my email address - whtblazer2@yahoo.com Thank, Jeffrey
Jan 28, 2007 at 11:45 AM
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On the way!!

Chris
Jan 28, 2007 at 10:44 PM

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Add a switch in the TCC overdrive solenoid circuit so overdrive can stay off by default. The expert offered to send the related wiring diagram by email.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD with a V10 and automatic transmission asked whether overdrive could default to off. Hills made overdrive feel loose, and limited use of the right arm made the shifter button inconvenient. The expert said a switch could be added in the TCC overdrive solenoid circuit and sent a wiring diagram by email.

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