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samo · 10-24-2010, 08:37 PM

i recall a very few number of times seeing my "o/d off" light flashing on my dash. after a few minutes it'll stop flashing. it very rarely shows up and the last time i've seen it flash was about 2000kms ago or so. should i be worried? if there is a tranny problem, is the case of a flashing o/d light an indication of a serious tranny problem?
thanks

Lomac · 10-24-2010, 10:01 PM

Try pulling your codes for the transmission. If nothing comes up, wait until it happens again and then try checking your tranny codes.

Van-Isle · 10-25-2010, 06:39 AM

Sometimes flashing O/D lights can mean the trans is in a "limp mode" and it has detected a code. Fluid checks out ok?

Phil@rise · 10-26-2010, 01:19 PM

What kind of car?
It could be a faulty sensor, solenoid or tranny. Have you checked the fluid level when was the last time it was flushed?

fliptuner · 10-26-2010, 02:05 PM

Why do people ask for help and not post what car it's for? A lot of cars are known to have certain issues that have been gone over and resolved. As a general diagnostic, do what's already been recommended but it would be wise to post what the car is and what engine it has.