No First Gear in Drive, Engages in a Higher Gear

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DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES - NO FIRST GEAR IN DRIVE, ENGAGES IN A HIGHER GEAR

Possible Component	Reference/Action
215 - ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
PCM, vehicle wiring harnesses, transmission internal harness, shift pressure control solenoids SSPC-B, line pressure solenoid PC-A (shorted to ground), TCC solenoid (shorted to ground), TSS sensor	Carry out on-board diagnostic tests. See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article or INTRODUCTION -- 6.0L DIESEL article for diagnosis and testing of the PCM.
	GO to PINPOINT TEST A , GO to PINPOINT TEST D and GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
	Repair as necessary. Clear DTCs, road test and rerun on-board diagnostic test.
Incorrect Pressures
High/low pressures	Check pressure at line tap.
	Carry out Line Pressure Test. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES .
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.
Overdrive Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Friction elements damaged or worn	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Return springs damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
OD OWC
Mechanical diode engaged in both directions, struts missing, OWC damaged	Inspect for rotation in one direction only. Mechanical diode should overrun in the opposite direction. Install a new OWC if damaged or fails inspection.
Direct Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Friction elements damaged or worn	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Return springs damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Low/Reverse OWC
Mechanical diode engaged in both directions, struts missing, OWC damaged	Inspect for rotation in one direction only. Mechanical diode should overrun in the opposite direction. Install a new OWC if damaged or fails inspection.
Reverse 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 case if damaged.
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.
Torque Converter
FMEM default mode applying the torque converter clutch	Refer to routine 265.