Diagnostic Routine 224/324 - Shift Concerns: No 3-2 Shift (Automatic)

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SHIFT CONCERNS: NO 3-2 SHIFT (AUTOMATIC)

Possible Component	Reference/Action
224 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
No Electrical Concerns
324 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Incorrect Pressures
EPC pressure	Carry out Line Pressure Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES .
Line pressure	Check pressure at line and EPC taps. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . See the LINE PRESSURE CHART ; if not within specification, check main control valve body.
Vehicle Speed Input
Insufficient, erratic or no input received by the PCM from the OSS sensor.	Inspect. Repair as required. Go To PINPOINT TEST G: OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR
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.
2-3 Shift Valves, 2-3 Capacity Modulator Valve - stuck, damaged	Inspect. Repair as required.
Low One-Way Clutch Assembly
Not Overrunning - damaged	Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly
Check Ball - leaking	Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly
Friction Material - damaged, worn	Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Check Ball - damaged, not releasing (sticking)	Inspect for damage. Install new as required
Seals - damaged	Inspect for damage Repair new as required.
Piston - damaged	Inspect for damage Repair new as required.