Other Concerns: Vehicle DRIVEABILITY

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OTHER CONCERNS: VEHICLE DRIVEABILITY

Possible Component	Reference/Action
253 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System	-
Base engine concerns	Refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module, transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor, TCC solenoid, transmission range (TR) sensor, throttle position sensor	Carry out Torque Converter Operation Test. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER DIAGNOSIS . Run On-Board Diagnostics Tests. Refer to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE . GO to PINPOINT TEST B , GO to PINPOINT TEST C , and GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
353 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Internal and External Shift Linkages or Gearshift Position Sensor	-
Damaged, out of adjustment or misassembled	Inspect and repair as required. Verify linkage adjustment. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - CD4E . After repairing linkage, verify that the transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted.
Verify correct shift points and engagements	Refer to ROAD TESTING VEHICLE .
Torque Converter	-
Torque converter clutch always applied	Go to Routine 341.
Torque converter one-way clutch	Inspect torque converter. Repair or install new as necessary.
Damaged	Inspect torque converter. Repair or install new as necessary.