High Idle & no overdrive..... Connected?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Jeff Townsend, Feb 2, 2005.

  1. Jeff Townsend

    Jeff Townsend Guest

    I'll try again.
    '89 245, 280K.

    Sunday when I started the old wagon it did not come off high idle, even
    after driving around for more than 30 miles. Also overdrive does not
    work anymore. Are these two problems connected, or simply coincident?

    The o/d light turns on & off in the dash when I hit the shifter button,
    but o/d does not engage. Foot firmly on brake at stoplights, as the high
    idle makes the car not want to stop.

    The throttle cable on the intake works, but seems restricted. As it has
    been below 10 degrees (f) for several weeks, I assumed it was cold
    lubricant causing that.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanx, Jeff
     
    Jeff Townsend, Feb 2, 2005
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