My overdrive button has slowly been dieing, working less and less often, but yesterday was the last straw. No more furious button pressing anymore, because nothing will make the overdrive turn off. If anyone knows of a solution to the overdrive button problem I'm having, by all means let me know the solution... I just HATE when the Mark isn't perfect.
O/D not doing anything!
- Thread starter Lugi20
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BlackIceLSC
Dedicated LVC Member
remove shifter handle(small staple looking thing in front), remove center console. Inspect OD wire(probably worn through--very common).
solder wire back together, re-route wire into new(and better) position, and re-install console and shifter.
if it isnt a broken wire, then it is the button. Purchase used shifter with working button on ebay.
DONE.
solder wire back together, re-route wire into new(and better) position, and re-install console and shifter.
if it isnt a broken wire, then it is the button. Purchase used shifter with working button on ebay.
DONE.
94m5
Dmaup's Daddy
What color is your interior? I have the one out of my 94, but it's dark blue. You could salvage the button and wire out of it if needed.
Mike
Mike
94m5 said:
I have a 94 Mark VIII, Dark Portofino Blue exterior with Portofino Blue interior (dark blue), so if that shifter is in good shape, along with the plastic plate that says what gear your in, I'd be interested in buying those from you.
BTW, I've always wanted a manual tranny on my Mark, and I've always admired the switch you did on you're car. Maybe in the future I'll be talking to you some more for tips!
Thanx!
94m5
Dmaup's Daddy
Lugi20 said:
I'd be more than happy to help you out with the swap. As far as the shifter goes, the shifter is completely intact. Yours for 30 bucks. I'd even be willing to meet you somewhere to save on shipping. You don't live that far from me.
Mike