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40cpe · 05-20-2023, 07:30 PM

The OD should work with a 6v solenoid. But things happen. The OP is going to have to troubleshoot the cause of the excessive draw. The solenoid was the last thing he did from his description. It could be the solenoid, wiring, kickdown switch, or nothing connected to the OD and wiring. I would disconnect the solenoid from the wiring first. Then I would take the OD feed off the coil. If it still blows the fuse, he has some more diagnostics to do. Is his 12v solenoid actually defective, or something related to this issue?

05-20-2023, 07:30 PM	#7
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,162	Re: Overdrive electrics The OD should work with a 6v solenoid. But things happen. The OP is going to have to troubleshoot the cause of the excessive draw. The solenoid was the last thing he did from his description. It could be the solenoid, wiring, kickdown switch, or nothing connected to the OD and wiring. I would disconnect the solenoid from the wiring first. Then I would take the OD feed off the coil. If it still blows the fuse, he has some more diagnostics to do. Is his 12v solenoid actually defective, or something related to this issue?