od light flashing

[kermit001]

i have a 98 xlt aus import od light flashers constant when running can anybody tell me why please

[exploded99]

Originally Posted by kermit001

i have a 98 xlt aus import od light flashers constant when running can anybody tell me why please

It is trying to tell you that it thinks something is wrong. If you take it to a dealer, you can have the code read and see what it reports as a problem.

However, if you are not experiencing any problems - shifting is good, up and down, etc., you can disconnect the battery for 20 minutes and that will clear the light. Sometimes the light is set when there is not a real problem.

If the light returns, consider it a real problem and get the code read. You may have a small problem that can be fixed without major $$$$.

If you are due for a tranny flush - new fluid and filter - Then now is the time to do it.

[kermit001]

Originally Posted by exploded99

It is trying to tell you that it thinks something is wrong. If you take it to a dealer, you can have the code read and see what it reports as a problem.

However, if you are not experiencing any problems - shifting is good, up and down, etc., you can disconnect the battery for 20 minutes and that will clear the light. Sometimes the light is set when there is not a real problem.

If the light returns, consider it a real problem and get the code read. You may have a small problem that can be fixed without major $$$$.

If you are due for a tranny flush - new fluid and filter - Then now is the time to do it.

disconeted bat still flashes have to bite bullet find code

[exploded99]

Originally Posted by kermit001

disconeted bat still flashes have to bite bullet find code

Again, if the transmission is shifting smoothly and you have no apparent problems, a fluid flush and a filter may get rid of the light. Might as well see what the code is tho.

Problems like shuddering when shifting, hard shifts, revving of engine some between gears, delayed shifts, indicate bigger issues.

[kermit001]

Originally Posted by exploded99

Again, if the transmission is shifting smoothly and you have no apparent problems, a fluid flush and a filter may get rid of the light. Might as well see what the code is tho.

Problems like shuddering when shifting, hard shifts, revving of engine some between gears, delayed shifts, indicate bigger issues.

the ford dealer told me its going to cost $700 for oil change i think he is pulling my leg? can I use a cheper oil? otherwise i have to disconect the light or sell truck living in australia has its drawbacks sometimes

[exploded99]

Originally Posted by kermit001

the ford dealer told me its going to cost $700 for oil change i think he is pulling my leg? can I use a cheper oil? otherwise i have to disconect the light or sell truck living in australia has its drawbacks sometimes

Well, in U.S. dollars a flush and filter is about 125.00 to 150.00 Not sure about that exchange rate, but I think he is pretty high.

Get the best auto trans fluid you can. A well known high quality brand name. Fluid is the key to making the transmission run smooth.

A good tranny shop can probably read the code, and do the flush. But you have a U.S. built vehicle I think, so it may take some legwork to find a shop familiar with it.

[kermit001]

run out of fuell last night now no power running like hariy dog hop its only dirty filter

[kermit001]

found out why broken cam chain