Symptom Chart: E Clutch

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For E clutch operation, REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description .

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
E clutch does not apply	SSE is mechanically stuck OFF	INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
	E Clutch regulator valve stuck OFF	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	E CL CONTR, hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
	E clutch hub	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	E clutch friction plates	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	E clutch piston seals	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
E clutch always applied	SSE mechanically stuck	INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
	E Clutch regulator valve or CL E latch valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	E CL CONTR, hydraulic circuit cross leaks	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
	E clutch hub, clutch and planetary carrier, No. 4 ring gear	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	E clutch friction plates	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	E clutch piston seals	INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
E clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply	Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM/ TCM.	PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	Low line pressure	PERFORM line pressure test. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures .
	SSE mechanically sticking	INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
	E Clutch regulator valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	Gain control valve stuck in default position.	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	E CL CONTR, E CL-FB2 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
	E clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	E clutch piston seals	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
E clutch harsh apply	Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM/ TCM.	PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission .
	High line pressure	PERFORM line pressure test. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures .
	SSE mechanically sticking	INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
	E Clutch regulator valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valves. If bore or valve is damaged or worn, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	Gain control valve stuck in applied position	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	E CL CONTR, E CL-FB2 hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
	E clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .
	E clutch piston return springs	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission .