2G automatic shifter

[CammGoHamm]

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]

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]

if you cut anything in that yellow harness thats for airbags

 

[pauleyman]

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

 

[totaleclipse_05]

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

 

[CammGoHamm]

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]

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]

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

 

[CammGoHamm]

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

But the O/D off light is not on

 

[pauleyman]

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

 

[CammGoHamm]

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

Then the light should be on correct?

 

[pauleyman]

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]

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 it was worth a try

 

[CammGoHamm]

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?