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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: hamster on January 06, 2012, 10:45:12 PM

Title: 1996 suzuki x90 o/d light flashing after accident, need a backyard fix
Post by: hamster on January 06, 2012, 10:45:12 PM
KAWBLAMMO! That's what it probably sounded like when the "spousel unit" tackled a lincoln town car 2 days after we sent in the last payment on our beloved x90.... but I'm not bitter. Well it has a new frame, front end, etc. now, but ever since the accident the overdrive light flashes. Weird thing is, the trans won't go into overdrive until the car warms up for a few miles but other than that it still works fine even with the o/d light flashing. Soooo, I'm thinking something got shook up in the crash but I don't know where to look or what to test, and I don't want to go to a trans shop and if there's some backyard ways to rectify the flashing.... any tips?

1996 suzuki x-90 4x4 4spd auto
Title: Re: 1996 suzuki x90 o/d light flashing after accident, need a backyard fix
Post by: talonxracer on January 07, 2012, 06:10:14 AM
Make sure the trans fluid is correct, then get under the vehicle and look for a disconnected connector, or a connector that is on the wrong connection.
Title: Re: 1996 suzuki x90 o/d light flashing after accident, need a backyard fix
Post by: SquirrellyFella on January 09, 2012, 03:55:24 AM
I'm not familiar with the x90 engine management but my 99 kia flashes the OD light when the computer enters limp home mode. I agree with TXR, there must be damage to the engine harness, a sensor or a drive-train component. Have you ever reset the ECM by disconnecting the battery for a few minutes?
Title: Re: 1996 suzuki x90 o/d light flashing after accident, need a backyard fix
Post by: Zukipilot on January 09, 2012, 06:20:16 AM
You stated that you had the X-90 fixed... If it was an insurance claim, the mechanical damage should be fixed under the same claim.
Title: Re: 1996 suzuki x90 o/d light flashing after accident, need a backyard fix
Post by: talonxracer on January 09, 2012, 06:44:31 AM
You stated that you had the X-90 fixed... If it was an insurance claim, the mechanical damage should be fixed under the same claim.

I agree whole heartedly, the insurance company is responsible for fixing that as well, it is a result of the accident.