2G automatic shifter

CammGoHamm · Jul 31, 2016

Help so I am trying to change my shift knob. I wanted a shorter more ball feel. So I got a pt cruiser knob. Well the way the current one was it has the O/D button on the side. And so to get it off I cut the wires. My SRS LIGHT CAME ON. (Who needs airbags)
But my real concern is that I feel like my O/D IS off and it's not going as fast as it should like it's not shifting into overdrive. Do the wires that I cut, cut off the light? Or maybe I'm over thinking it.

Joe Gekko · Aug 1, 2016

Is your car not shifting into 4th at freeway speeds? What is your cruising RPM? The overdrive button on the shifter normally lets you 'turn off' fourth gear (overdrive) for driving in hills and things- I'm not sure exactly how that switch is wired up but you might have it permanently 'off' with the wires cut.

TheFlashDSM · Aug 1, 2016

if you cut anything in that yellow harness thats for airbags

pauleyman · Aug 1, 2016

Okay so you wanted a shorter knob.....you cut wires and now have problems. Cause and effect seems pretty obvious here.

totaleclipse_05 · Aug 1, 2016

Maybe should rehook up the wiring if you having a problem after you cut them?

CammGoHamm · Aug 2, 2016

Joe Gekko said:
Is your car not shifting into 4th at freeway speeds? What is your cruising RPM? The overdrive button on the shifter normally lets you 'turn off' fourth gear (overdrive) for driving in hills and things- I'm not sure exactly how that switch is wired up but you might have it permanently 'off' with the wires cut.

Cruising Rpm are about 4000 at highway speeds

CammGoHamm · Aug 2, 2016

pauleyman said:
Okay so you wanted a shorter knob.....you cut wires and now have problems. Cause and effect seems pretty obvious here.

Well it's not the airbags that I'm worried about. Taking the streering wheel out and putting a cubby in the passenger side.

pauleyman · Aug 2, 2016

Od switch is on the knob right?and you cut wires. Se3ms obvious.

CammGoHamm · Aug 3, 2016

pauleyman said:
Od switch is on the knob right?and you cut wires. Se3ms obvious.

But the O/D off light is not on

pauleyman · Aug 3, 2016

If it worked before and it doesnt now stands to reason thst is the cause.

CammGoHamm · Aug 3, 2016

pauleyman said:
If it worked before and it doesnt now stands to reason thst is the cause.

Then the light should be on correct?

pauleyman · Aug 3, 2016

Depends on the circuit. I didn't look it up. Did it work before? You sound like you want it to not be the problem or you don't want to do any diagnostics at all. There is no way for any of us to completely diagnose your problem.

CammGoHamm · Aug 4, 2016

pauleyman said:
Depends on the circuit. I didn't look it up. Did it work before? You sound like you want it to not be the problem or you don't want to do any diagnostics at all. There is no way for any of us to completely diagnose your problem.

It did work. No I have not done any diagnostic I will hook it back up Friday. Just wondering if anyone on here had the same prob. I know nobody can come through the screen LOL

it was worth a try

CammGoHamm · Sep 26, 2016

alright so i bought a new switch from the dealership and hooked it up straight to it's wiring harness.... air bag light still on and still wont go into overdrive.... thoughts?

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