Shift Concerns: No 1ST Gear, Engages In Higher Gear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SHIFT CONCERNS: NO 1ST GEAR, ENGAGES IN HIGHER GEAR SPECIFICATION
| Possible Component |
Reference/Action |
| 213 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE |
| Powertrain Control System |
- Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, transaxle control module (TCM), shift solenoids, internal wire harness
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| 313 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE |
| Main Control Valve Body |
- Bolts out of torque specification
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- Tighten bolts to specification.
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- Gaskets and separator plate-damaged, off location
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- Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
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- Shift valves, springs, clips-stuck, damaged, missing, incorrectly assembled
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- Inspect. Install new components as necessary.
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- Shift solenoid-stuck, damaged
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- Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
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- For diagnosis related to a specific gear, use the transmission tester to select the gear.
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- Refer to the following tables:
- Shift concern: 1-2-Routine 220/320
- Shift concern: 2-3-Routine 221/321
- Shift concern: 3-4-Routine 222/322
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