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

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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
313 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
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 components as necessary.
  • Shift valves, springs, clips-stuck, damaged, missing, incorrectly assembled
  • Inspect. Install new components as necessary.
  • Shift solenoid-stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  • For diagnosis related to a specific gear, use the transmission tester to select the gear.
  • 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