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Other Concerns: Driveability Concerns, Wrong Gear Ratio in D, 2nd and 1st Positions - 253B/353B

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OTHER CONCERNS: DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS, WRONG GEAR RATIO IN D, 2ND AND 1ST POSITIONS - 253B/353B

Possible Component Reference/Action
253B - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System 
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, internal transmission wiring harnesses, PCM, SSA, SSB, SSC, SSD
  • Carry out shift point and TCC tests. Run on-board diagnostics. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Use scan tool to carry out Pinpoint Test. Repair as required. Clear codes, road test and rerun on-board diagnostics.
353B - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
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.
  • SSA, SSB, SSC, SSD, solenoid stuck, damaged, O-ring damaged or out of bore
  • Inspect for damage. Carry out solenoid function test as listed in electrical routine. Repair as required.
  • SSC solenoid and valve (215), spring, damaged, missing, misassembled, stuck, bore damaged (210, 202, 201)
  • 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 result in further main control or transmission damage.
  • Wrong component used in rebuild
  • Verify that correct components were used.