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 - ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
PCM (gasoline engines), Transmission Control Module (TCM) (diesel engines), external vehicle harness, transmission internal harness, Shift Solenoid A (SSA), Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid C (SSC), Shift Solenoid D (SSD), Shift Solenoid E (SSE), Pressure Control Solenoid A (PCA), Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) or Output Shaft Speed (OSS)	CARRY OUT the Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) and Key ON Engine Running (KOER) self-test. READ and RECORD the DTC(s). Go to the appropriate pinpoint test for that DTC. REPAIR as required. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the vehicle system for normal operation.
Incorrect Gear
Main control failure	DETERMINE which gear the transmission is in. Using the scan tool, MONITOR GEAR, GEAR RAT AND TRAN_RAT PIDS.
Clutch Plates
Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch friction and steel plate - failure	INSPECT the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch assembly for damage. REPAIR as required. REFER to TRANSMISSION - OVERHAUL .