Overdrive Button Malfunction

[Len Jorgenson]

Interesting little puzzle - I have a 2003 ST which I have owned for many years. Recently, the Overdrive button started misbehaving. It works fine if the transmission is in Park, Reverse, or Neutral, but it does not work if the transmission is in a forward gear (Drive, 3, 2, or 1). If I want to shift out of Overdrive while I'm on the highway, I have to put the transmission in Neutral, click the O/D button, and then put it back into Drive. The O/D light works and it does actually shift out of and back into Overdrive when I go to Neutral. Other than this, the transmission is working fine.



Any ideas, brainiacs?



Thanks!

 

[Todd Z]

Bad wiring in the steering column.....



Todd Z

 

[Len Jorgenson]

Interesting idea, Todd. I'm hoping someone has experienced the same problem and can share what they found before I rip my steering wheel apart.

 

[Todd Z]

The covers come off easily, no need to remove the wheel..... 2 screws....



Todd Z