O/D off light flashing

[jbsmith]

I just bought a 1997 Explorer XLT a week ago, and after driving it for a few miles, the O/D off light started to flash. No big deal to me, as I pushed the button on the end of the shifter and I could tell from the change in tach that the O/D was unengaged. Pressing it again caused another change in the tach, so I was able to confirm that the O/D was unengaging/re-engaging as it should. After a brief period of time, the light stopped flashing. After a few days, I have noticed that the light flashes for a brief amount of time, goes out, then starts to flash again later. Yesterday I had it in 4 wheel drive after we got a bit of snow. The light didn't come on for a longer period of time, but did eventually come back on. Is there possibly a short in the wiring? Someone mentioned it could be due to the moisture outside that could be causing this. Otherwise, it runs great. Any help would be greatly appreciated...

 

[gmanpaint]

It is telling you that there is a transmission code stored. To stop it, it needs to be checked with a special code reader from the dealership or a trans shop.

 

[jbsmith]

Does the light have to be flashing to pull the code?

 

[Oxygen]

yes, i do believe so