vickxxx
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So I just got the OD in my 1959 TR3A sorted and enjoying the cruise when I realized the OD was engaged even with the switch off. Once I had a chance to stop and raise the car back at my garage. With trans in 4th gear, i flipped the switch on and off with no clicks at all. The amp gauge showed a high draw with it on and would not come down till I clicked it off. I did what many British auto mechanics do and that was to break out the ball peen and gently tap the solenoid. I then flipped the switch and relay and solenoid were clicking just fine. I then took the car for another spin, engaged the OD and disengaged the OD a few times during the cruise. When I got it back home, the solenoid again was sticking. Another love tap fixed it, but I'll probably have to replace the solenoid. Before I do this, has anyone run into this problem, is there an adjustment I'm overlooking, can the closing switch in the solenoid be accessed and repaired?