2000 Toyota RAV4 2-Door 2WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

O/D Main Switch & O/D OFF Indicator Light Circuit

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The O/D main switch contacts go open when the switch is pushed in and go closed when it is pushed once again. When O/D main switch is in OFF position, the O/D OFF indicator light lights up, and the ECM prohibits shifting to O/D.

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O/D OFF indicator light does not light up

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O/D OFF indicator light remains ON
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