Another O/D flashing thread

[MAS Tequila]

Today while running around at lunch mu O/D light started flashing.

The trans was definitely in limp mode.

I went to Advance Auto and their code reader showed no code.

I disconnected the battery to reset the PCM, and all is well.

I'm taking it to Ford Saturday morning to change the fluid and filter.

MT

 

[BrooklynBay]

Don't disconnect the battery. This will clear the code. I'm sure that there was a code stored but their scanner wasn't capable of reading it. Any transmission shop should have a scanner capable of reading manufacturer specific transmission codes.

 

[chefduane]

Today while running around at lunch mu O/D light started flashing.

The trans was definitely in limp mode.

I went to Advance Auto and their code reader showed no code.

I disconnected the battery to reset the PCM, and all is well.

I'm taking it to Ford Saturday morning to change the fluid and filter.

MT

Almost same thing I am experiencing. OD light flashes periodically but no code. Transmission seems to be shifting just fine... no clunks, hard shifts, etc. Nothing out of the ordinary. I have not yet tried disconn the battery to clear the OD indicator. I was also thinking about having a flush/fill done to see if that might clear things up. I'm kinda' baffled on this one.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Sometimes corroded battery terminals could cause intermittent issues. Clean the terminals, and use an antioxidant.

 

[BustedKnuckles24]

I had the same problem. Most code readers will not read the transmission codes. I downloaded Forscan and use my laptop with an ELM-327 to read the codes and got 5 transmission codes that my Innova CAN-OBDII code reader could not pull.

This is my post on it: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415770

 

[chefduane]

I had the same problem. Most code readers will not read the transmission codes. I downloaded Forscan and use my laptop with an ELM-327 to read the codes and got 5 transmission codes that my Innova CAN-OBDII code reader could not pull.

This is my post on it: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415770

I just finished reading that thread. Sounds pretty cool! Are ELM-327 devices available at any retail locations? I mean other than mail order. I'd go get one tomorrow if I knew where to!!!

 

[BrooklynBay]

There are several models. Check Amazon & EBay. There's another one which is similar to it from another brand.

 

[chefduane]

There are several models. Check Amazon & EBay. There's another one which is similar to it from another brand.

Anybody know if the ELM 327 is available at an actual retail location (OTHER than ebay, amazon, etc...)

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check local auto parts stores. I did a Google seach for my area, and nothing came up. I couldn't find it on Autozone's website.

 

[MAS Tequila]

Don't disconnect the battery. This will clear the code. I'm sure that there was a code stored but their scanner wasn't capable of reading it. Any transmission shop should have a scanner capable of reading manufacturer specific transmission codes.

If it happens again I'll not reset the pcm.

Since this was the first time, and I absolutely have to use the truck this morning, and driving in limp mode can cause catastrophic damage, I reset it.

It could be as simple as a momentary connection issue.

I have an ELM on order and Forscan loaded in my laptop.

So hopefully it won't happen again, at least not until the ELM comes in.

MT

 

[drdoom]

Chef advance sells an actron Bluetooth scanner, but I can't say I'd recommend it as I have read reviews saying it was highly proprietary, and not compatible with any other software. It's pricey too. I am currently using a USB cable can't recall the name but it is well built with high quality Texas Instruments chips.

 

[MAS Tequila]

Chef advance sells an actron Bluetooth scanner, but I can't say I'd recommend it as I have read reviews saying it was highly proprietary, and not compatible with any other software. It's pricey too. I am currently using a USB cable can't recall the name but it is well built with high quality Texas Instruments chips.

My laptop doesn't seem to have Bluetooth so I ordered a usb unit also.

The light hasn't started flashing again, so I'm hoping it was just an electrical hiccup.

MT