Alpine James
Silver Level Sponsor
Hi all,
Some time ago I replaced the defective transmission on my SV with an overdrive unit I purchased along with an entirely disassembled car. Being as I am in rewiring mode I thought I would consider getting the OD unit operational. When I purchased the vehicle I asked the PO if the OD unit was functional in the car before being scrapped since the original car was a non OD vehicle. He assured me that it was working at the time of its final journey. However, since the car was disassembled when I purchased it I am unsure if the transmission was properly installed using the original switch and relay or something was cobbled together. I did check the solenoid before installing the transmission and it appears to be functional.
My first question is: What am I looking for as far as parts? I have a bag of column switches but most I believe are turn signal/horn switches. I also have a box of assorted electrical parts, dash toggles ect. and a few items of unknown purpose and origin.
Working on the assumption that I do not have the stock parts, and my understanding that replacements are no longer available, is there a practical work-around that will achieve the purpose?
Thanks, James
Some time ago I replaced the defective transmission on my SV with an overdrive unit I purchased along with an entirely disassembled car. Being as I am in rewiring mode I thought I would consider getting the OD unit operational. When I purchased the vehicle I asked the PO if the OD unit was functional in the car before being scrapped since the original car was a non OD vehicle. He assured me that it was working at the time of its final journey. However, since the car was disassembled when I purchased it I am unsure if the transmission was properly installed using the original switch and relay or something was cobbled together. I did check the solenoid before installing the transmission and it appears to be functional.
My first question is: What am I looking for as far as parts? I have a bag of column switches but most I believe are turn signal/horn switches. I also have a box of assorted electrical parts, dash toggles ect. and a few items of unknown purpose and origin.
Working on the assumption that I do not have the stock parts, and my understanding that replacements are no longer available, is there a practical work-around that will achieve the purpose?
Thanks, James