----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Carlos Cruz" <healey3000bn7@yahoo.com>; "Healey List"
<healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Could it be the OD Switch?
> Should be a white/green wire going to the OD switch on the side of the
> trany.
>
> You should have the 12v on both sides of the switch. If its only on the
> in side you may need to take a washer out from under the switch so it
> engages better when the shifter is engaged in 3 and 4 gear.
> If you have a meter you can test the switch for continuity with the
> voltages off. You should show a dead
> short across the switch when in 3 and 4 gear. If you do take the switch
> out for the washer then test the
> switch by manually pushing the plunger in and out while your meter is
> hooked up. At least that way if it
> shows to be good then you know you have to take out a washer or maybe just
> tighten it a bit more but not
> too tight cause they can break.
>
> Mark
>
>> There is no power coming out of the OD switch in either the white or
>> white/purple wire going to the OD solenoid. I am assuming that there
>> should be power coming out of the OD switch to the OD solenoid when the
>> toggle switch is on. Is this correct? Is the fact that nothing is
>> coming out of the OD switch when the toggle switch is on, an indication
>> that the OD switch is faulty?
>>
>> Any troubleshooting advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance
>> for your help.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Carlos Cruz
>>
>> PS: I have an all new appreciation for you old guys and your eye sight
>> giving you problems reading those electrical diagrams in the manual. I
>> need to get my hands on some Austin Healey magnification goggles.
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