No First Gear in Drive, Engages in a Higher Gear

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

Possible Component	Reference/Action
215 - ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
PCM (gasoline engines), Transmission Control Module (TCM) (diesel engines), vehicle wiring harnesses, transmission internal harness, Shift Solenoid Pressure Control B (SSPCB), Pressure Control Solenoid A (PCA) (shorted to ground), Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid (shorted to ground), Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor	Carry out On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) tests. Refer to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS for diagnosis and testing of the PCM. For gasoline engines, GO to PINPOINT TEST A , GO to PINPOINT TEST D and GO to PINPOINT TEST E . For diesel engines, GO to PINPOINT TEST F , GO to PINPOINT TEST I and GO to PINPOINT TEST J . Repair as necessary. Clear the DTCs, road test and rerun OBD test.
Incorrect Line Pressures
High/low pressures	Check pressure at line tap. Carry out Line Pressure Test. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . Follow the pressure diagnosis test as required.
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 (O/D) 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.
O/D One-Way Clutch (OWC)
Rocker clutch engaged in both directions, struts missing, OWC damaged	Inspect for rotation in one direction only. Rocker clutch 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
Rocker clutch engaged in both directions, struts missing, OWC damaged	Inspect for rotation in one direction only. Rocker clutch 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
Failure Mode Effect Management default mode applying the torque converter clutch	Refer to Failure Mode Effect Management Routine 265 .