Overdrive button not working Overdrive will engage if you hold the button in only, obvisly the button on the shifter is stuffed, is it hard to replace!
mugenb20b,
Aug 25, 7:43pm
Honestly, I have no idea, although, it looks like a straight forward job. But, if the button is stuffed, you can get a replacement from Pick a Part (that's if they have Celicas in stock), so once you remove it, you'll have an idea of what's involved.
ema1,
Aug 26, 1:19pm
Get the whole shifter unit from wrecker and swap the defective shifter as it's a fiddly job dismantling and reassembling the shifter itself. Not much $$$ involved just to get a complete shifter unit. Not a biggie really just shifter linkages and electrics to un hook and re connect, plus mount bolts etc to remove & refit. Sections of the centre console will need to be dismantled as you'd understand to access and complete the job Sounds like the contacts and retainer components of the O/D switch are on the "fritz."
timmo1,
Aug 26, 3:53pm
Probably clogged up with skin etc.not hard to clean out
dasfi,
Aug 26, 8:11pm
yea dont mind giving it ago, just wasnt sure how to get the actual shifter off, have tried it on another car before, had wires and all sorts in there, button itself is faulty
dasfi,
Aug 27, 5:02pm
anyone else! just wanting to try and replace the b utton rather than the whole switch, thanks
dasfi,
Aug 27, 5:03pm
Meant button rather than the whole shifter and linkages
supernova2,
Aug 27, 6:36pm
Prob a screw somewhere in the shifter handle which will take the knob off and let you get to the switch.Be prepared for springs and bits and pieces though.
annrob,
Aug 30, 7:19pm
Tape it shut with masking tape. Have had my Toyota like that for two years, and the car is still going.
ema1,
Aug 30, 7:53pm
Trust me is easier to just replace the whole shifter, I did that on a Corolla Sprinter Automatic with O/D set up switch in the shifter, same problem as you have there buggered switch was the problem, along with a broken wire from the switch as well. I did the whole job in about an hour, quite simple for anyone with a mechanical mind, I was in the motor trade for about 16years up to about 1988 . I do a lot of my own repairs when needed still that aren't too difficult because I'm not as physically able nowadays. It comes in very handy considering charge out rates and all of late.
dasfi,
Aug 30, 8:01pm
Sweet as ill head tp pickapart in the weekend, im a panelbeater so sweet as yeah ill just replace the whole unit, cheers , yeah its taped in at the moment lol
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