Shift Concerns: No 1st Gear, Engages In Higher Gear

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SHIFT CONCERNS - NO 1ST GEAR, ENGAGES IN HIGHER GEAR

Possible Component	Reference/Action
215 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, shift solenoids, digital transmission range TR sensor	Carry out self-test. Refer to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for diagnosis and testing of the Powertrain Control System. GO to PINPOINT TEST A or GO to PINPOINT TEST C . Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and repeat self-test.
315 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Shift Linkage, Digital TR Sensor
Damaged or incorrectly adjusted	Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable adjustment. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . Adjust transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as necessary.
Incorrect Pressures
Low reverse clutch pressure, low reverse band pressure, low line pressure Forward Off, Intermediate Off, Direct X Forward Off, Intermediate X, Direct Off Forward Off, Intermediate X, Direct X Forward X, Intermediate Off, Direct X Forward X, Intermediate X, Direct Off Forward X, Intermediate X, Direct X Forward X, Intermediate Off, Direct Off	Check for which pressures are on and refer to Band/Clutch Application Chart and corresponding routines. 324, 301 325, 301 323, 324, 325, 301 324 325 323, 324, 325 Refer to appropriate mechanical diagnosis.
Mechanical
Bands, clutches or seals damaged or worn	Refer to transmission DISASSEMBLY and ASSEMBLY .
X = pressure applied