Where is the overdrive relay?
The relay is an electronic part that is located behind the dash, above the brake and gas pedals, and inside of the firewall. Without a functional overdrive relay, the overdrive switch won’t work, and the solenoid won’t activate.
What’s overdrive in a car?
Usage. Generally speaking, overdrive is the highest gear in the transmission. Overdrive allows the engine to operate at a lower RPM for a given road speed. This allows the vehicle to achieve better fuel efficiency, and often quieter operation on the highway.
What is an overdrive relay?
Replacement Overdrive Relay Information You monitor the engine, the transmission, and the suspension to make sure that you are not missing out on potential performance improvements. In your vehicle, for example, you rely on the overdrive function, which allows for fuel savings and better overall efficiency.
Do you accelerate faster with overdrive off?
I know overdrive should only be off when towing or going up/downhill but does OD off make your car accelerate faster, Or faster in general? No, it does not. Overdrive just forces the car to upshift to the highest gear which improves your fuel economy.
Should I turn off overdrive?
Whenever you are off-roading or driving at low speeds, overdrive needs to be turned off. Additionally, if you are pulling a trailer you should not have overdrive on. Always remember that overdrive should be off unless you are driving at faster speeds on a highway and at a consistent pace.
When did the Borg Warner overdrive relay come out?
Now available an exact reproduction of the original Borg Warner overdrive relay. This is an exact reproduction of the overdrive relay used by all eleven of the car companies that offered the Borg Warner electric overdrive as an option from the late 1930 thru the early 1960’s..
Where can I get parts for my overdrive unit?
To further assist Overseas Dealers, who have to carry out their own repairs, a fully comprehensive stock of parts for the Overdrive Unit and its control mechanism are obtainable from our Spares Department. ILLUSTRATIONS Page Fig. 1. Principle of an Epicyclic Gear……
What causes the solenoid on a Borg Warner overdrive to fail?
If this oil seal becomes damaged from age or rough removal of the solenoid, transmission oil from the transmission will leak into the overdrive solenoid housing, causing the solenoid to fail. This seal should be checked for damage every time the solenoid is removed for service and replaced if damaged.
Where is the kickdown switch on a Borg Warner overdrive?
If your overdrive governor looks like this… you clearly need to order this overdrive boot. This is an exact replacement for the original Borg-Warner overdrive kickdown switch that is located under the gas pedal. This HD switch will work with both 6-volt and 12-volt applications. Jam nuts and complete installation instructions are included.