Shift Solenoid Leak Test: Clean-up

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Disconnect the water supply hose from the J 35944-A and bleed any remaining air pressure from the flusher tank.
Remove the fill cap from the J 35944-A and return any unused flushing solution to its container. Rinse the J 35944-A with water. Do not store the J 35944-A with flushing solution in it.
After every third use, clean the J 35944-A as described in the instructions included with the tool.
Dispose of any waste water/solution and transmission fluid in accordance with local regulations.

Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks (1 of 2)
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Fig 2: Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks (2 of 2)
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Fig 3: Incorrect Line Pressure (1 of 2)
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Fig 4: Incorrect Line Pressure (2 of 2)
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Fig 5: Delayed Park to Reverse/Drive Engagement
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Fig 6: Harsh Park to Reverse/Drive Engagement
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Fig 7: Slips in Drive or No Drive
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Fig 8: Slips in Reverse or No Reverse
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Fig 9: Locked Up in Drive/Reverse
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Fig 10: No Park Range
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Fig 11: Harsh or Soft 1-2 Shift Feel
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Fig 12: Harsh or Soft 2-3/3-2 Shift Feel
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Fig 13: Harsh or Soft 3-4/4-3 Shift Feel (1 of 2)
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Fig 14: Harsh or Soft 3-4/4-3 Shift Feel (2 of 2)
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Fig 15: High or Low Upshift or Downshift Speed
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Fig 16: First and Second Gear Only (2-3 Solenoid Stuck On)
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Fig 17: First and Fourth Gear Only (1-2 Solenoid Stuck On)
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Fig 18: Second and Third Gear Only (1-2 Solenoid Stuck Off)
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Fig 19: Third and Fourth Gear Only (2-3 Solenoid Stuck Off)
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Fig 20: First Gear Only
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Fig 21: Second Gear Only
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Fig 22: Third Gear Only
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Fig 23: Fourth Gear Only
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Fig 24: Slipping or No First Gear (1 of 2)
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Fig 25: Slipping or No First Gear (2 of 2)
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Fig 26: Slipping or No Second Gear
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Fig 27: Slipping or No Third Gear (1 of 2)
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Fig 28: Slipping or No Third Gear (2 of 2)
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Fig 29: Slipping or No Fourth Gear
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Fig 30: No Engine Braking in Manual Second or Low Range
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Fig 31: Whine Noise Varying with RPM or Fluid Pressure
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Fig 32: Popping Noise
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Fig 33: Buzz Noise or High Frequency Rattle Sound
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Fig 34: Whine/Growl Noise That Changes with Vehicle Speed
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Fig 35: Final Drive Noise or Hum Noise
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Fig 36: Noise in First, Second, Third, or Fourth
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Fig 37: Noise in Random Ranges
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Fig 38: Abnormal Noise in Park or Neutral Range
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Fig 39: Converter Clutch Stuck On in All Gears
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Fig 40: Converter Clutch Stuck On in Second, Third and Fourth Gear
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Fig 41: Harsh Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Apply or Release
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Fig 42: Converter Clutch Apply Rough, Slips, or Shudders
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Fig 43: No Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Apply
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