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Andy1969 *
Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 34 Location: Pontypridd South Wales
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 19:16 Post subject: new Prado owner O/D question |
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Hi everyone
Just got my 96 Prado 3.0 TD, what a difference to the Hilux Surf 2.4 that I had before. The overdrive button on the auto stick, should it be on or off for normal driving? or do I have to press it when I am at a certain speed? There are two buttons below the hazard light as well marked "up" and "down" what are these for? I know to all of you these may seem stupid questions so I apologise in advance and thanks for any help
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joinerman *******
Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 2200 Location: Here & there
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 20:16 Post subject: |
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When mine says off on the dash it's off, but when it's on nothing shows on the dash, this is how i leave mine all the time, just try it out when driving a 50 mph you'll soon see how it works & in what mode you want to keep it.
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Jet *
Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 12 Location: Mull
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:15 Post subject: |
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Hi,
I'm new to this forum also, but have been watching from the sidelines for some time.
I use the overdrive when on open roads, motorway, etc - places that I generally don't expect to have the gearbox continually searching for different gear and can maintain a steady speed. I have it off most of the time as I happen to live in a part of Scotland were 'road' is defined by tarmac with potholes every 2-3 meters or so, and if it's possible to go over a hill or put a corner in then that's also been done!! Neadless to say if the car gets into 3rd gear it's on a good day.
The up/down buttons are for your powered aerial - so you can put it away in a car wash with out turning the cd off.
Cheers
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calumtowie *
Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 10 Location: ROSYTH FIFE SCOTLAND
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:14 Post subject: O/D Button |
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I see that Joinerman says that when he is in overdrive nothing shows on his dash, but on my 1997 Prado the o/d warning light flashes when i'm in overdrive. Is this right?
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andy Moderator
Joined: 16 Dec 2003 Posts: 2260 Location: Polegate, Sussex, England.
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:29 Post subject: Re: O/D Button |
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calumtowie wrote: |
I see that Joinerman says that when he is in overdrive nothing shows on his dash, but on my 1997 Prado the o/d warning light flashes when i'm in overdrive. Is this right?
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No this could mean that you have a problem with the gearbox. _________________ It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
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calumtowie *
Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 10 Location: ROSYTH FIFE SCOTLAND
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 0:35 Post subject: Re-O/D |
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Hi Andy,
Would you have any idea if it is an electrical or mechanical problem.
Thanks
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andy Moderator
Joined: 16 Dec 2003 Posts: 2260 Location: Polegate, Sussex, England.
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:36 Post subject: Re: Re-O/D |
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calumtowie wrote: |
Hi Andy,
Would you have any idea if it is an electrical or mechanical problem.
Thanks
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No idea on that, but you will need to pull the fault code, see here http://www.auto-diagnostic-codes.com/Auto-Transmission/Japanese-Korean/Toyota-Automatic-Transmission.html _________________ It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold |
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derekljm Newbie
Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Borneo
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 7:34 Post subject: |
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Andy,
I have a Prado 2000 imported from Japan.
Show OD OFF while not driving in OD. |
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