Cat Lift Trucks (& Caterpillar) DP70:
High speed issue

I have a DP70 that had the ECU bypassed for years for the high speed solenoid and was controlled by manually switching the toggle switch to activate high. I am trying to make it shift again the way it should. I replaced the ECU and it still does the same thing. It starts in high, and will automatically switch to low gear at speed. It is working backwards! When I test voltage to the high speed solenoid, it has power, the drops out when it should be shifting to high. There is 2 diodes at the valve body that test good. What am I missing? Should voltage apply the high solenoid, or should it drop to activate? When the ECU was bypassed, putting voltage activated the solenoid fine. Is it possible that I have the wrong solenoid for the high speed? I notice the parts breakdown lists a different part number for the high speed. Sorry for the long post. Thanks for any help! S/N# T20C60961
  • Posted 7 May 2025 07:07
  • Discussion started by JODY
  • Maryland, United States
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i know this is a little old but, the solenoid should only have power when the trans control unit sends power to activate the solenoid. there is also a switch mounted on the column that is a two position one is for 1st gear only high speed lockout and the other turns on the ( auto ) feature by allowing the computer to send signal based on the speed sensor input. you defiantly have a wiring issue if your trans controller is new. the wire schematics are a little lacking as is the service manual on how the system functions.

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