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No 3rd Gear in Manual 3 Position

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DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE - NO 3RD GEAR IN MANUAL 3 POSITION

Possible Component Reference/Action
218 - ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System 
  • PCM, vehicle wiring harnesses, transmission internal harness
  • Carry out on-board diagnostic tests. Refer to the appropriate INTRODUCTION article for diagnosis and testing of the PCM.
  • Repair as necessary. Clear DTCs, road test and rerun on-board diagnostic test.
External Shift Cable 
  • Cable system damaged, misaligned
  • Inspect and repair as necessary.
Incorrect Pressures 
  • High/low pressures
  • Check pressure at line tap.
Solenoid Body Assembly 
  • Bolts not tightened to specification
  • Tighten to specification.
  • Filter gasket damaged
  • Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new filter gasket.
  • Contamination
  • Disassemble and clean.
  • Solenoid damaged, stuck or bore damaged, manual valve damaged, stuck or bore damaged
  • If damaged or parts are missing, install a new solenoid body assembly. If misassembled, reassemble correctly.
Coast Clutch Assembly 
  • Seals, piston damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Check ball damaged, missing, not seating, off location
  • Inspect for mislocation, poor seating, damage. Install a new drum assembly.
  • Friction elements damaged or worn
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Return springs damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Intermediate Clutch Assembly 
  • Seals, piston damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Filtered orifice damaged, missing, not seating, off location
  • Inspect for mislocation, poor seating, damage. Install a new cylinder.
  • Friction elements damaged or worn
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Return springs damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Snap ring for OWC and/or return spring not seated or damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
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