What does it mean when your drive gear is blinking?

What does it mean when your drive gear is blinking?

The Drive light flashing means that the Transmission Control Module (TCM) is reporting an error the the Engine Control Module (ECM) continuously. There are two likely reasons it is on, the torque converter is having issues or your transmission is down on fluid.

Why is my car not going into overdrive?

Possible causes of no overdrive include a faulty transmission range switch, valve body, faulty overdrive brake, or faulty ECM. Faults codes should be read out with a scanner, and statuses read.

Why does my OD light keep flashing?

All it means is that the overdrive in your car is off. If your overdrive light is flashing or blinking, you are not going to be able to correct the issue by pushing a button. It means that something is wrong with your car’s transmission – perhaps the range or speed sensors, or the solenoid.

Why does the D light on the dashboard keep blinking?

The D light on the dashboard keeps blinking after the gear shifts from reverse to drive and the check engine sign pops up, but it drives ok. Please, what is the issue My car has 214000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. Hi There, The blinking D light indicates that there is a problem with the transmission.

What does it mean when your overdrive light is blinking?

If your overdrive light is flashing or blinking, you are not going to be able to correct the issue by pushing a button. It means that something is wrong with your car’s transmission – perhaps the range or speed sensors, or the solenoid. If the overdrive light is flashing, you should have a qualified mechanic come inspect your transmission.

Why is the D blinking on my Jeep?

I started the jeep, put the selector on ‘D’ and the car behaved like it was in neutral… wouldn’t move. the ‘D’ was blinking. the parking brake wasn’t engaged.

Why do I have D flashing on my gear shifter?

Click to expand… For a new Jeep this should be covered 3yr/36k. Could be due to pressure switches or solenoids. Dealer has the specific scan tools to read trans codes. FCA AT…..this is why I bought the JK with the 6 spd MT which is not perfect and has its own quirks.