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
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, shift solenoids, digital 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.
316 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Shift Linkage, Cable, 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, low EPC pressure	Check pressure at line and EPC pressure taps; refer to LINE PRESSURE CHART for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following components: oil filter and seal assembly, main controls, reverse clutch assembly and reverse servo assembly.
Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly
Plugged or damaged	Install a new filter and seal assembly.
Main Controls
No. 6 shuttle ball, manual valve, main regulator valve, low servo modulator valve stuck, damaged or assembled incorrectly	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Bolts not tightened to specifications	Tighten bolts to specifications.
Gaskets damaged	Inspect for damage and install a new gasket.
Low Reverse Servo
Seals (piston and cover) damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Servo cover retaining ring assembled incorrectly. Anchor pins (case) damaged.