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Shift Solenoid Failure Mode Chart "Failed ON" or "Failed OFF"

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Failed ON/OFF due to PCM and/or vehicle wiring concerns and/or solenoid electrically, mechanically or hydraulically stuck on/off.

Shift Solenoid A (SSA) 

SHIFT SOLENOID A REFERENCE

Gear Commanded Actual Gears Obtained
Failed ON (High Pressure) Failed OFF (Low Pressure)
R R R
D 1, 2, 3, 4 5, 6

Shift Solenoid B (SSB) 

SHIFT SOLENOID B REFERENCE

Gear Commanded Actual Gears Obtained
Failed ON (Low Pressure) Failed OFF (High Pressure)
R N(1) R
D 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5
(1) Reverse is available if the solenoid circuit failed causing transaxle solenoid power control solenoid to remove voltage to all solenoids.

Shift Solenoid C (SSC) 

SHIFT SOLENOID C REFERENCE

Gear Commanded Actual Gears Obtained
Failed ON (High Pressure) Failed OFF (Low Pressure)
R R R
D 2, 6 1, 3, 4, 5

Shift Solenoid D (SSD) 

SHIFT SOLENOID D REFERENCE

Gear Commanded Actual Gears Obtained
Failed ON (Low Pressure) Failed OFF (High Pressure)
R N(1) R
D 1(2), 2, 3 4, 5, 6
(1) Reverse is available if the solenoid circuit failed causing transaxle solenoid power control solenoid to remove voltage to all solenoids.
(2) No engine braking.

Shift Solenoid E (SSE) 

SHIFT SOLENOID E REFERENCE

Gear Commanded Actual Gears Obtained
Failed ON (High Pressure) Failed OFF (Low Pressure)
R R R
D 1, 2 1(1), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
(1) No engine braking.