Shift Concerns: No Manual 2nd Gear

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SHIFT CONCERNS: NO MANUAL 2ND GEAR

Possible Component	Reference/Action
217 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, shift solenoids, digital TR sensor	Carry out Self-Test. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for diagnosis and testing of the Powertrain Control System. GO to Pinpoint Test or GO to PINPOINT TEST C . Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and repeat Self-Test.
317 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Shift Linkage, Cable, Digital TR Sensor
Damaged or incorrectly adjusted	Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable adjustment. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . Adjust transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as necessary. Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Main Controls
3-4 shift valve, 1-2 and 2-3 shift valve, 3-4 capacity modulator valve stuck, damaged or assembled incorrectly	Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Bolts not tightened to specifications	Tighten bolts to specifications.
Gaskets damaged	Inspect for damage and install a new gasket.