On the road...

[Ryan Wright]

On 5/2/07, Gregory OConnor wrote:
>
> Ryan how do you read the codes?? What does the Jay Solenoid do? I
> wonder why the lite did not warn of a low fluid level?
> GregoryO'Connor
> 94ptRomolandCa

So, the light had been coming on, and I assumed it was warning of low
fluid. I'd stop, put her in neutral, light would come on (only once in
awhile). So each time I checked the fluid and each time it was down a
quart.

Well, this last time it happened (yesterday evening when I stopped for
the night), it was NOT down a quart - it was right where it should be!
So... I played with the switch somewhat in the morning. The "Check
trans" switch, when flipped the opposite direction of what it was,
caused the "check trans" light to flash the code: Three quick flashes,
short pause, two more flashes, long pause, repeat. So, first digit 3,
second 2 = code 32. Having read OBD diagnostic codes off of cars for
years (many early systems would flash the "check engine" light in the
same manner to show you the codes) this was second nature to me.

So, I called Mr. Oliver's and Paul gave me a name & phone number, and
that person found an Allison dealer close to me and also looked up the
code info.

As for the "J" solenoid, apparently it regulates shifting. This makes
sense given that the light only comes on after shifting. ~$200 + 4-5
hours labor to replace I'm told. I'll find out for sure in the
morning, I suppose.

-Ryan