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Shift Concerns: Feel - Soft/Slipping

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SHIFT CONCERNS: FEEL - SOFT/SLIPPING SPECIFICATION

Possible Component Reference/Action
211 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System 
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, transaxle control module (TCM), EPC solenoid, TPS, OSS, TFT, internal harness, engine RPM.
311 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Fluid 
  • Improper level
  • Adjust fluid to the proper level.
  • Condition
Shift linkage (internal/external) 
  • Damaged, out of adjustment
  • Inspect. Repair as required. Verify linkage adjustment; refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
Improper Pressures 
  • Low line pressure
  • Check line pressures; refer to the LINE PRESSURE CHART  table for specification. If pressures are low or all shifts are soft/slipping, go to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
  • If pressures are OK and a specific shift is soft/slipping, refer to the appropriate table.
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping shift 1-2-Routine 226/326
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping shift 2-3-Routine 227/327
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping shift 3-4-Routine 228/328
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping shift 4-3-Routine 229/329
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping shift 3-2-Routine 230/330
    • Shift concern: soft/slipping shift 2-1-Routine 231/331
Main Control Valve Body 
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate-damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Pump Assembly 
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate-damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  • EPC solenoid-stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage and contamination. Install new components as necessary.