Diagnostic Routine 216/316 - Shift Concerns: No Manual 1St Gear

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SHIFT CONCERNS: NO MANUAL 1ST GEAR

Possible Component	Reference/Action
216 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
No electrical concerns.
316 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Shift Linkage (Internal/External)
Damaged or out of adjustment	Inspect and repair as required. Verify linkage adjustment. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT . After adjusting the linkage, verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Incorrect Pressures
Low line pressure, low EPC pressure	Check pressure at line and EPC pressure taps. Carry out Line Pressure Test. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . See the LINE PRESSURE CHART . If pressures are low, check the following possible components: Main Control Valve Body.
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 as required.
Manual Control Valve, Manual Downshift Valve, Springs, Shift Valves, Clips - stuck, damaged, missing	Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
B8 Check Ball - damaged, missing	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Low/Intermediate One-Way Clutch Assembly
	DTC P1700 present
Worn, damaged, misassembled	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Roller - damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Case - damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Springs - damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Inner/Outer Races - damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.