Shift Concerns: No Manual Low - 1st Gear

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DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES REFERENCE

Possible Component	Reference/Action
216 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid A (SSA), Shift Solenoid D (SSD), Shift Solenoid E (SSE) and Transmission Range (TR) sensor	Run On-Board Diagnostic (OBD). Refer to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS for diagnosis. GO to PINPOINT TEST A and GO to PINPOINT TEST D . Repair as required. Clear codes. Road test and rerun OBD .
316 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)
Damaged or out of adjustment	Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Verify selector lever cable adjustment. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - 6F35 .
Incorrect Pressures
Line pressure - low	Check pressure at pressure tap. Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . See the LINE PRESSURE CHART for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: main control. Refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
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.
Forward boost, forward regulator, low/reverse boost, low/reverse regulator valves, clips - stuck, damaged, missing	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Multiplex shift valve clips - stuck, damaged, missing	Check 4th gear ratio. Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Check ball - damaged, missing	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston, spring - damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Clutches - damaged, burnt, worn	Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Worn, damaged, misassembled	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston, spring - damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Clutches - damaged, burnt, worn	Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Worn, damaged, misassembled	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Case - damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.