RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Overdrive Switch: Description and Operation
46RE (A-518) 4 Speed
46RE - Automatic Transmission
OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH
The overdrive OFF (control) switch is located in the shift lever arm (Fig. 135). The switch is a momentary contact device that signals the PCM to toggle
current status of the overdrive function.
OPERATION
At key-on, overdrive operation is allowed. Pressing the switch once causes the overdrive OFF mode to be entered and the overdrive OFF switch lamp to
be illuminated. Pressing the switch a second time causes normal overdrive operation to be restored and the overdrive lamp to be turned off. The
overdrive OFF mode defaults to ON after the ignition switch is cycled OFF and ON. The normal position for the control switch is the ON position. The
switch must be in this position to energize the solenoid and allow a 3-4 upshift. The control switch indicator light illuminates only when the overdrive
switch is turned to the OFF position, or when illuminated by the transmission control module.
