Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Forward - 206/306

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: DELAYED/SOFT FORWARD - 206/306

Possible Component	Reference/Action
206 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, internal transmission wiring harness, PCM, VSS, TP, RPM, EPC solenoid	Run Self-Test; REFER to the INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Carry out pinpoint tests using the diagnostic tool. Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and rerun Self-Test.
306 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Fluid
Incorrect level	Adjust fluid to correct level.
Shift Linkage
Cable and bracket damaged, misadjusted, TR misadjusted	Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable adjustment; refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . Adjust transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify the digital transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as necessary.
Incorrect Pressures
Incorrect band/clutch application pressure, low line pressure	Check line pressure at tap. Carry out line pressure and stall speed tests. See the LINE PRESSURE CHART for specification. If pressures are low, check the following component: main control.
Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly
Filter, plugged, damaged	Install new filter and seal assembly.
Filter seal damaged, missing	Install new filter and seal assembly.
Main Control Assembly
Screw out of torque specification	Tighten to specification.
Gasket damaged, off location	Inspect and install a new gasket.
Separator plate damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
EPC solenoid stuck, damaged, O-ring damaged or out bore	Inspect for damage. Carry out pinpoint test. Repair as required.
Forward modulator valve/EPC boost valve (207), forward engagement control valve (209), spring, damaged, missing, misassembled, stuck bore damaged	Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new main control. If parts are missing, install new parts or main control. If misassembled, reassemble correctly. Do not stone, file or sand valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
Extension housing lube orifice plug, missing	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Wrong component used in rebuild	Verify that correct components were used.
Front One-way Clutch Assembly
One-way clutch damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly
Leaking check ball, not seating	Install a new piston.
Seals, piston damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Forward hub seal rings damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Rear One-Way Clutch Assembly
Rear one-way clutch damaged, worn	Install a new case.