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Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Reverse - 205/305

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: DELAYED/SOFT REVERSE - 205/305

Possible Component Reference/Action
205 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System 
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, internal transmission wiring harness, PCM, VSS, TP, RPM, EPC solenoid
305 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Engine Driveline 
  • Inspect the driveshaft, U-joints, engine mounts
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Restriction in cooling system
  • Carry out transmission fluid cooler flow test. Fluid
  • Incorrect level
  • Adjust fluid to correct level.
  • Condition
  • Inspect fluid condition. Repair as required.
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, missingMain 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.
  • Reverse modulator valve (205), 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.
  • 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.
Center Support Assembly 
  • Direct/reverse clutch center support seal rings, ring grooves, worn or damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Reverse Band 
  • Burnt, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Servo piston, seals, gasket or cover damaged
  • Inspect and install new piston, seals or gasket as required.
Reverse Drum 
  • One way clutch damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Bearing damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Drum damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
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