2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Overdrive button not working.

[mcandies]

Anyone know how to remove the overdrive button from the end of shift lever. The button would sometimes work but has gotten to the point where it does not work at all now. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Joe G.]

Before you do that, check it out. There is a connector on the end of the two wires from the button. Disconnect that. Then use an ohmeter to see if the button makes and breaks the connection properly. It is a push to make, release to break button just like a doorbell. If the button is working properly then the problem is someplace else. It is not you will probably have to buy a new shift lever.

 

[fest3er]

The button pops out of the knob. Get a strong thumbnail in the joint between the knob and the button's fascia and ease it out. The knob itself will come off the metal lever if you work it gently; the lever is splined.

Mine stopped working well some years ago; I'd have to press and hold the button for it to work. Upon disassembly, I found that a wire's insulation had cracked or abraded through. I replaced the wire and it worked quite well for a few years.

It's not working well again, but this time I might replace the whole lever: years ago also, the knob had cracked at the joint with the metal tube. Judicious application of foil from a cigarette wrapper tightened it up nicely, but it's worn out again. Also, the lever has been sloppy/loose for a very long time. I took it off the column once, but didn't find anything obvious. I live with it, but it'd be nice to have a taut shifter again.

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[6btsmoker]

the wires inside the steering col are known to break . not hard to check. the switches are known to be a problem.