Re: pushbutton transmission

Posted by BH On 2007/4/9 19:42:59

Hi Bob -

Did you look for and download the AutoLite manual for this system? The documents and articles archived on this site are available at no charge and only require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and (if needed) print.

AutoLite designed and supplied this system to Packard. If you had trouble finding that manaul, here's a direct link:https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/news/article.php?storyid=120

Weighing in at just under 4MB, I even downloaded this PDF over my painfully slow dial-up connection.

This document has detailed, step-by-step, troubleshooting procedures and diagnostic charts. In addition to a common 12-volt test light and a small screwdriver (something that every hands-on owner should have), you may need to construct a simple set of tell-tale lights, as described in this manual, from a couple of sockets with twelve volt bulbs.

I only mention this resource because you have given us very little to go by, and remote diagnosis is never easy.

When your "transmission is not shifting in any gear", the first thing you should do is check for voltage at terminal of the circuit breaker that's connected to the control relay ont he left fender splasher; it doesn't matter whether key is on or off. Other than that, it could be a problem with the parking relay (if yours hasn't been removed), the motor-reversing shift relay, system wiring, contact segments, or even the motor itself.

However, do NOT waste time removing the motor until you have properly diagnosed the problem. Report back with your finding and we can try to pick up with where the manual leaves off.

I'm sure MrPushbutton will have some quick answers if you give us something more to go on.