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Old 01-11-2007, 04:48 PM
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Strange Tow/haul issue

My 06 CTD has developed a curious issue after the last time I towed my boat. The truck has about 5K miles on it so far. While towing my boat, I set the tow/haul/OD to tow/haul and had zero troubles.

A few days after I have noticed that sometimes my Tow/haul button will not function. Meaning, I can press the button (while dirivng and in D) all I like but the tow/haul or OD lock modes will not light up on the dash and I cannot feel the tranny's shifts change.

If I stop the truck, place it in park, turn the motor off, wait for a few mintues and fire it back up then I get the Tow Haul mode back.

My only mod it the Edge Juice/ATT and I do leave the stock defuel setting ON for tranny slipage. I have tried removing the Edge but it does not solve the issue.

I should also note the truck is not driving any different (meaning, no detecable mechanical tranny problems or driving problems). Also when I get the Tow haul mode back and the lights come up on the dash I can feel the shift points change and such.

I am getting the feeling there might be a back switch somewhere (meaning I bet its an electrical problem). Any solid ideas before I let the dealer look at it?
Old 01-11-2007, 08:27 PM
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I may be mistaken, but I think you have to be stopped before you can engage button/tow haul mode. Otherwise what would prevent an accidental pushing of the button going, say, 90 mph
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NOPE--- You can push the button at anytime while driving!! You can also push the button again while driving and make the Trans go into O/D Lockout- - - - - which is REAL BAD at 65mph/70mph!!!!! Sounds to me like there is a glitch in the programming of the truck from the factory-----take her in and let the dealer scan the ecm to see what is wrong! Be sure to take the EDGE off before you do this.
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Yah. Going to pull the Edge off on Sunday and take it in Monday. Dealer said they don't care if I have an Edge, but better safe that sorry.
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Mine will not go into 3rd when tow/haul is depressed unless you are in a safe speed range (under 60-65 I think).
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Old 01-12-2007, 12:26 PM
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Currently mine is not going into tow haul at speeds from 0 to 50, unless I do the whole stop, place in park, shut down motor (like described in original post). I must have a gremlin somewhere.
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Originally Posted by MrSlug
Currently mine is not going into tow haul at speeds from 0 to 50, unless I do the whole stop, place in park, shut down motor (like described in original post). I must have a gremlin somewhere.
Maybe the actual switch on the shifter?
Old 01-12-2007, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 00Dog
Maybe the actual switch on the shifter?
Yah, I am thinking the same thing. Will make sure to post the outcome on Monday when I take her to the dealer. Hopefully its a no brainer fix. Hell, I just got my new leather interior installed too
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