Diagnostic Routine 215/315 - Shift Concerns: No 1St Gear, Engages In Higher Gear

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SHIFT CONCERNS: NO 1ST GEAR, ENGAGES IN HIGHER GEAR

Possible Component	Reference/Action
215 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical Inputs/Outputs, Vehicle Wiring Harnesses, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Shift Solenoids (SSA, SSB, SSC), OSS Sensor, Internal Wire Harness	Run On-Board Diagnostic. Refer to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE for diagnosis. Go To PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT SOLENOID . Repair as required. If DTC P1700 is present, check for a low transmission fluid level, then continue to Hydraulic/Mechanical Routines. Clear codes. Road Test and rerun On-Board Diagnostic.
315 - 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 as required
Shift Valves, Forward Clutch Control Valve, Springs, Clips - stuck, damaged, missing, misassembled	Inspect. Repair as required.
Shift Solenoid - stuck, damaged	Inspect for damage. Go To PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT SOLENOID . Repair as required. Activate the solenoid using a Transmission Tester. If the solenoid operation cannot be felt when placing hand on solenoid, Install a new solenoid. Inspect O-rings for damage. Repair as required.
For diagnosis related to a specific gear, use the transmission tester to select the gear.	See the following routines: Shift Concerns 1-2 - ROUTINE 220/320 Shift Concerns 2-3 - ROUTINE 221/321 Shift Concerns 3-4 - ROUTINE 222/322
Mechanical
Fluid Tubes - damaged	Inspect. Repair as required.
Bands, Clutches or Seals - damaged or worn	Inspect. Repair as required.