Flashing Overdrive light

Yotalove · 11-09-2009, 02:09 PM

Yesterday I tore out the entire interior on my (auto) 93 4runner and installed a new stereo, after putting everything back together and starting the truck up I decided to go for a drive and enjoy the new system, but the truck had trouble going as I had to rev it up to 3k rpm before she would move.
After a few minutes of driving I noticed that the OD light was blinking. So now I am thinking that I did something during the stereo install, I checked the computer, speed sensor but everything looks plugged in and connected.

Has anyone else had issues after doing a stereo install? Would a bad ground or disconnected wire cause the transmission to go limp?

I installed 2 amp, new deck, subwoofer, speaker pods with components, would a stereo that demands more draw from the electrical system cause it to shoot out codes??
The only stupid thing that I did

was screw in a small shallow screw ( into the main electrical harness holder that runs down the passenger side (engine bay) to hold the stereo fuse, I have since removed the screw but OD still flashing.

Any input would be great thx! it is very possible I am assuming that its just a coincidence with the install and could very well be something else.

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Yotalove · 11-09-2009, 04:21 PM

Well its not the wiring harness, I pulled the plastic sheathing off and all the wires are good no damage whatsoever.

eric-the-red · 11-09-2009, 05:19 PM

A flashing OD light means the computer has a stored trouble code. It could be from something you did, or it could just be coincidence. Check the codes and go from there.
Instructions are in here
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/1990-1995...2/troubles.pdf

Yotalove · 11-09-2009, 09:19 PM

OK so I did the diagnostic and its giving me 6 flashes puase 2 flashes which is code 62 which means there is an issue with #1 solenoid. I suppose I will just have to bring her to the garage. Ty for the help Eric

11-09-2009, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
eric-the-red Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,493	A flashing OD light means the computer has a stored trouble code. It could be from something you did, or it could just be coincidence. Check the codes and go from there. Instructions are in here http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/1990-1995...2/troubles.pdf __________________ 2001 4Runner 4.30 ratio 1999 e-locked rear axle and front diff; OME881/N91S front; OME891/N86 rear; Tundra brake swap; 1" 4Crawler body lift; 63" 4Crawler SliderZ; TJM T-15 with Warn M8000 winch and Amsteel blue synthetic line; 265/75R16 Nitto TGs or 255/85R16 Truxs MTs; Cobra 75 WX ST cb; Alinco DR635 VHF/UHF ham radio; ham call sign license plates - VE7 EGC

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11-09-2009, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Yotalove Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pemberton Posts: 9	Well its not the wiring harness, I pulled the plastic sheathing off and all the wires are good no damage whatsoever.

11-09-2009, 09:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yotalove Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pemberton Posts: 9	OK so I did the diagnostic and its giving me 6 flashes puase 2 flashes which is code 62 which means there is an issue with #1 solenoid. I suppose I will just have to bring her to the garage. Ty for the help Eric