Transmission Red Light

[Joe Garner]

I had that happen to me earlier this year. Havent
been to a dealer to get it checked, but thats on
the list of things I need to get looked at before
my next trip.

You should have some flashing lights by the check
trans sw if its like my '87 PT40. If you turn on
the ignition and you _dont_ get the 'do not shift
light' AND the trans error light for a few seconds
then you have a burnt out bulb. You'll need to
find the code and go from there. I replaced mine
with a LED from ratshack...

The plug for the trans is on the passenger side of
the trans on mine, just about even with the
charger compartment. YMMV.
You can try 'exercising' the plug and see if that
work, or check voltages there.

I attached a copy of the code chart, hope it helps...

/Joe


joedana0502 wrote:
>
>
> Does anybody know if there is a way to overide the transmission do not
> shift light. The transmission will not shift. I am sure the problem is
> electrical. I am parked in a place that a tow truck can't get to. I
> just need to be able to back up about 100'.
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Joe Blankenship
> 1990 WB40
> La Conner, Wa
>