Hey guys, I have been searching and can't seem to find the "how to" pdf or video for the solenoid block plate replacement. Would someone point me in the right direction? I also crawled underneath the car this morning and couldn't seem to find the solenoid. Granted, I couldn't get all the way under because I don't have ramps yet. Thanks for the help!

 

its on the side of the transmission, near the shifter lever.

 

Thank you! I was looking at Google images and found it. I always forget about searching that way. Looked on YT and nothing. It's ordered and on the way. This car is running so well other than this issue.

 

Are you sure that the O/D solenoid is bad sometimes it is the relay located behind the ashtray in the center console the one with the problem.

 

from what all I've gathered the most common problem is the wiring to the pushbutton switch on the shifter, which is a SOB to replace.

 

I'd rather just save time and headache with the block plate and be done with it. I live where it's fairly flat and don't tow anything with this car. It's just a grocery getter, so having the pushbutton for hundreds of dollars and hours of my time is not worth it to me. I know there is a relay, solenoid, and pushbutton switch/wiring that I don't feel like messing with for the time being.

 

With my 740 it was kind of easy to replace if you have ratcheting wrenches. A full size ratchet with a socket will not fit under there easily and using a common end wrench will take time. And floor jacks with bricks works just as well as ramps do, granted it's not as fast as ramps.

 

Thanks for the input! I was looking at ramps on Amazon as we speak! I have the ratcheting wrenches, so that's a good thing. I tried crawling under there last night and could not get more than a foot. It's definitely not like my truck, LOL

 

Did you replace the relay yet? Relay failure is #1 reason for what you describe...

 

I did not...see above.

 

Well there is a way to test the relay without taking it out. Just follow these steps:
Turn the radio down or off.
Travel at the minimum speed in which the OD should kick in ( for me it's about 40 mph).
Press the OD button the side of the shifter lever. You should be able to hear a faint clicking sound if the relay is working. If not, then that may also be an issue.

 

on the 240,. the relay is buried in the center console, much harder to hear click. on your 740, its behind the ashtray.