Car drives great shifts great just wont go into over drive.over drive light blinks when tryed .i was told its the forward clutch controle spring or retaining clip

Shift motor on the transfer case, 4X4 control module, vacuum to vac solenoid. Did you hook up a scan tool an check for codes?

The electronic shift on the fly (ESOF) system is an electronic shift system that allows the operator to choose between 2 different 4-wheel drive modes as well as 2-wheel drive. The operator can switch between 2WD and 4H mode at speeds up to 88 km/h (55 mph). To engage or disengage 4L range, the vehicle speed must be less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the brake pedal pressed and the transmission must be in NEUTRAL (or the clutch pedal pressed in manual transmission vehicles).
When the mode select switch (MSS) on the instrument panel is turned, the 4WD control module (PCM) activates the electromagnetic clutch and powers the transfer case shift motor. When the shift motor reaches the desired position, as determined by the contact plate position inputs to the 4WD control module (PCM), power to the shift motor will be removed. When the transfer case front and rear output shafts are synchronized, the spring loaded lockup collar mechanically engages the mainshaft hub to the drive sprocket. Finally, the front axle integrated wheel ends (IWEs) are engaged and the electromagnetic clutch is deactivated.

Feature Inputs:
• Mode select switch (MSS)
• Wheel speeds (via CAN communication)
• Contact plate position inputs A, B, C, D (grounded when closed, open circuit when open)
• Transmission neutral
• Brake ON/OFF (BOO)

Feature Outputs:
• Transfer case synchronization clutch
• Transfer case shift motor relays
• Integrated wheel-end (IWE) vacuum solenoid
• Instrument cluster indicators (via CAN communication)
• 4WD mode (via CAN communication to PCM)

no transmission.
get the shop manual and read?
the trans has clutch pack for engine then a drive belt.
it is CVT drive, (the pulley magic box)
id check cables first for shifting not too much slack.
the CVT can not go in reverse. so the reverse /forward is downstream from the CVT.
and not wheel bearings, it is this shift box, issue. or just a bad cable, to it etc. are you really owning this> (400 only seems wrong)
2008 Suzuki LT-Z400 . eiger 400, or

if the clutch fails and drags it will not want to shift easy
or the cable is bad, or not adusted, right it can not shift right
look for simple things first
like this, if it does not go forward make sure FIRST the cable even goes to forward mode. (at the end of the cable)

Check transmission fluid level if low on fluid it will suck air and transmission forward clutch can not apply. If fluid is full and clean looking RED in color shift control solenoids are the problem and internal. BROWN and BLACK fluid indicates the forward clutch was slipping and now has no holding power for movement. this case the transmission needs reconditioning.

If you mean engine wont stay running in drive might be looking at torque converter, if you mean wont go into over drive even with your over drive switch on your over drive clutches and or shift solenoids are bad trans needs rebuilt or replaced

If the Gear is truck into unless the clutch disengages it wont shift. So start the car move slightly- if no space is a avialable jack up and let the drive wheel move- now shift the gear after depressing clutch. It must shift over now. If not repeat while the drive moves. You can now shift the car to forward gear .

CHECK FLUID LEVEL MAKE SURE ITS CORRECT AND FLUID AND FILTER HAS BEEN CHANGED IF ALL IS GOOD. SOUND LIKE THE FORWARD CLUTCH HAS WORN BURNED CLUTCH PLATES OR ROLLER CLUTCH HAS DAMAGED ROLLERS MISSING SPRINGS.CHECK TRANSMISSION PUMP OIL PRESSURE FOR A STUCK PRESSURE REGULATOR.

Hi:
The shift pattern is pretty much the same on all 5 speed cars. The top row is the odd numbers, 1-3-5
the bottom row is 2-4-Reverse. The center position is neutral

Here is the key: The shifter is slightly spring-loaded to the center position. If you hold in the clutch pedal and pull the shifter to neutral, and let go of it, it will automatically be lined up in the position, that if you pushed it forward , it would go to 3rd gear, and if you pulled it back, it would go into 4th gear.
This way, to start driving, you start out in neutral, grab the shifter lightly, and push it first to the left, then forward. This is first gear, where you start out. when you want to shift to second, push in the clutch, and keeping left pressure on the shifter, pull all the way back . Here is the easy part, 2nd to 3rd. When you are ready, push in the clutch, and just push the gear shift forward , till it hits neutral, and is spring loaded to the middle. Then you just push it straight forward to 3rd, then next shift, straight back to 4th.
Last gear, 5th: push forward to the neutral row, then Push to the right till it lines up ,and forward to the 5th gear. Reverse should only be shifted into from a dead stop. Find neutral, push the shifter all the way right, then pull back towards you. Hope this helps.
Practice a bunch in the driveway!

call your dealer to get an estimate too.

Shift Patterns Upshifts
Transmission upshifting is controlled by the powertrain control module. The PCM receives inputs from various engine or vehicle sensors and driver demands to control shift scheduling, shift feel and torque converter clutch (TCC) operation.
The PCM has an adaptive learn strategy to electronically control the transmission which will automatically adjust the shift feel. When the battery has been disconnected, or a new battery installed certain transmission operating parameters may be lost. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must re-learn these parameters. During this learning process you may experience slightly firm shifts, delayed, or early shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect the function of the transmission. Normal operation will return once these parameters are stored by the PCM.
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Apply Components Band — Overdrive
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views in this section.
During 2nd and 5th gear operation, hydraulic pressure is applied to the overdrive servo.

• This pressure causes the piston to move and apply force to the band.
• This action causes the overdrive band to hold the overdrive drum.
• This causes the overdrive sun gear to be held stationary through the adapter plate and the overdrive drum.

Band — Low/Reverse
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views in this section.
During 2nd gear operation, 1st gear operation and reverse, hydraulic pressure is applied to the low/reverse servo.

• This pressure causes the servo to move and apply force to the low/reverse band.
• This action causes the low/reverse brake drum to be held.
• This action causes the low/reverse planetary assembly to be held stationary.

Band — Intermediate
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views in this section.
During 3rd gear operation, hydraulic pressure is applied to the intermediate servo.

• This pressure causes the servo to move and apply force to the intermediate band.
• This action causes the direct clutch drum to be held.
• The intermediate band holds the intermediate brake and direct clutch drum to the case in 3rd gear.
• This causes the input shell and forward sun gear to be held stationary.

Clutches — Direct
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views in this section.
The direct clutch is a multi-disc clutch made up of steel and friction plates.

• The direct clutch is applied with hydraulic pressure and disengaged by return springs and the exhaust of the hydraulic pressure.
• It is housed in the direct clutch drum.
• During 4th, 5th, and reverse gear application, the direct clutch is applied transferring torque from the forward clutch cylinder to the direct clutch drum.
• This action causes the forward sun gear to drive the pinions of the low/reverse planetary carrier.

Clutches — Forward
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views in this section.
The forward clutch is a multi-disc clutch made up of steel and friction plates.

• The forward clutch is applied with hydraulic pressure and disengaged by return springs and the exhaust of the hydraulic pressure.
• The forward clutch is applied in all forward gears.
• When applied, the forward clutch provides a direct mechanical coupling between the center shaft and the forward ring gear and hub.

Clutches — Coast
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views in this section.
The coast clutch is a multi-disc clutch made up of steel and friction plates.

• The coast clutch is applied with hydraulic pressure and disengaged by return springs and the exhaust of the hydraulic pressure.
• The coast clutch is housed in the overdrive drum.
• The coast clutch is applied when in 1st, 3rd, D4, and reverse positions.
• When applied, the coast clutch locks the overdrive sun gear to the overdrive planetary carrier, thus preventing the one-way clutch from overrunning when the vehicle is coasting.
  • This allows the use of engine compression to help slow the vehicle and provide engine braking.

Clutches — Intermediate
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views in this section.
The intermediate clutch is a multi-disc stationary clutch made up of steel and friction plates which are in a module assembly that includes the cylinder and frictions.

• Applied with hydraulic pressure.
• Disengaged by a return spring and releasing of hydraulic pressure.
• Hydraulic pressure is feed through a feed tube in the case worm trail.
• Uses a bonded piston in an aluminum housing.
• Applied in during a 2-3 shift event.
• Transfers torque from the sun gear to the planetary carrier.
• Torque transfer causes the one way clutch to engage and holds the sun gear from turning, delivering 3rd gear.

One-Way Clutch — Direct
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views in this section.
The direct one-way clutch is a sprag-type one-way clutch that is pressed into the center shaft.

• The direct one-way clutch is driven by the ring gear of the overdrive planetary carrier.
• The direct one-way clutch holds and drives the outer splines of the center shaft in 1st, 3rd, 4th and reverse gears.
• The direct one-way clutch overruns during all coast operations and at all times in 2nd and 5th gear.

One-Way Clutch — Intermediate
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views in this section.
The Intermediate One-Way Clutch is a sprag type one-way clutch.

• The Intermediate One-Way Clutch connects the intermediate assembly to the input shell and sun gear assembly in third gear.

One-Way Clutch — Low/Reverse
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views in this section.
The low/reverse one-way clutch is a sprag type one-way clutch.

• The low/reverse one-way clutch holds the low/reverse drum and low/reverse planetary assembly to the case in 1st and 2nd gear.
• In all other gears the low/reverse one-way clutch overruns.

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+1 ^^^^ something internal.

if it is electronic there is probably something wrong with the wiring..

but if it is manual...it might be the actuator........