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Other Concerns: No Engine Braking With Overdrive Canceled (in 3rd and 4th) - 260/360

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OTHER CONCERNS: NO ENGINE BRAKING WITH OVERDRIVE CANCELED (IN 3RD AND 4TH) - 260/360

Possible Component Reference/Action
260 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System 
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, internal transmission wiring harnesses, PCM, SSD
  • Carry out shift point tests. Run on-board diagnostics. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. Carry out pinpoint tests using the diagnostic tool. Clear codes, road test and rerun on-board diagnostics. Also check for engine braking in 1st and 2nd (1) positions.
360 - 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.
  • Coast clutch solenoid and valve/converter clutch control valve (201), SSC solenoid, 3-4 shift solenoid (215), 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.
Coast Clutch Assembly 
  • Wrong part used in rebuild
  • Verify that correct components were used.
  • Overdrive clutch damaged
  • Install new components as required.
  • Seal rings damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
(1) No engine braking in O/D position with the TCS off, 1st gear is a normal function.