Shift Concern: No 1st and 2nd Gear in Drive, Engages in a Higher Gear

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SHIFT CONCERN: NO 1ST AND 2ND GEAR IN DRIVE, ENGAGES IN A HIGHER GEAR

Possible Component	Reference/Action
215 - ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
PCM, vehicle wiring harnesses, Shift Solenoids A, B, C, digital TR sensor	Carry out on-board diagnostic tests. See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for diagnosis and testing of the PCM. GO to PINPOINT TEST A and GO to PINPOINT TEST C . Repair as necessary. Clear DTCs, road test and rerun on-board diagnostic test.
Incorrect Pressures
High/low pressures	Check which pressures are on at line and PC C taps. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES in this article. Refer to the BAND/CLUTCH CHART in this article to determine which gears are on. Follow the diagnostic routines to repair the missing gears.
Main Control
Screws not tightened to specification	Tighten to specification.
Separator plate damaged	Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new separator plate.
Contamination	Disassemble and clean.
Valves/springs damaged, misassembled, missing, stuck or bore damaged	If damaged or parts are missing, install new main control assembly. If misassembled, reassemble correctly. DO NOT stone, file or sand valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
Filter damaged, missing	Inspect for damage, repair as necessary.
OD Servo
Servo retaining screws damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Seals (piston and cover) damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Direct One-way Clutch
Worn, damaged or assembled incorrectly	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Low One-Way Clutch
Worn, damaged or assembled incorrectly	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.