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by Royboy66
Tue May 24, 2022 12:51 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: J type overdrive issue
Replies: 6
Views: 730

Re: J type overdrive issue

Mart,
Yes, from cold I can pull off the driveway, then as I change into 2nd gear and apply power it drops into overdrive! Does this as I go up the gears for about the first 3 miles, then it starts working normally .
Last week I disconnected the overdrive wiring loom plug and it still did it so it’s ...
by Royboy66
Tue May 24, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: J type overdrive issue
Replies: 6
Views: 730

Re: J type overdrive issue

The oil is fresh and correct level, I’m now wondering if the solenoid struggles when the oil is cold with the extra pressure ?? Once it’s done a couple of miles it starts working normally.
by Royboy66
Tue May 24, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: J type overdrive issue
Replies: 6
Views: 730

J type overdrive issue

Hello All!
Our 1500HL. Had a new overdrive unit fitted, it works fine except the first 2 or 3 miles from cold when it will drop in of its own accord ! Without flicking the switch! I’ve even disconnected the overdrive wiring and it still did it. We called the overdrive supplier and They mentioned ...