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	CARRY OUT On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) tests. REFER to the INTRODUCTION article for diagnosis and testing of the PCM. For diagnosing SSPCB and TCC solenoid, GO to PINPOINT TEST A . For diagnosing TSS /intermediate shaft speed sensor, GO to PINPOINT TEST D . For diagnosing PCA , GO to PINPOINT TEST E . REPAIR as necessary. CLEAR the DTCs, ROAD TEST the vehicle and RERUN the OBD test.
PCM, 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)/intermediate shaft speed sensor
Incorrect Line Pressures	CHECK pressure at line tap. CARRY OUT Line Pressure Test. REFER to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES in this service information. FOLLOW the pressure diagnosis test as required.
High/low pressures
Solenoid Body Assembly
Bolts not tightened to specification	TIGHTEN to specification.
Filter gasket damaged	INSTALL a new filter gasket.
Contamination	DISASSEMBLE and CLEAN. If damaged or parts are missing, INSTALL a new solenoid body assembly. If misassembled, reassemble correctly.
Solenoid damaged, stuck or bore damaged, manual valve damaged, stuck or bore damaged
Overdrive Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston damaged	REPAIR as necessary.
Friction elements damaged or worn	REPAIR as necessary. REPAIR as necessary.
Return springs damaged	REPAIR as necessary. REPAIR as necessary.
Overdrive One-Way Clutch (OWC)	INSPECT for rotation in one direction only. Rocker clutch should overrun in the opposite direction. INSTALL a new OWC if damaged or fails inspection.
Rocker clutch engaged in both directions, struts missing, OWC damaged
Direct Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston damaged	REPAIR as necessary.
Friction elements damaged or worn	REPAIR as necessary. REPAIR as necessary.
Return springs damaged	REPAIR as necessary. REPAIR as necessary.
Low/Reverse OWC	INSPECT for rotation in one direction only. Rocker clutch should overrun in the opposite direction. INSTALL a new OWC if damaged or fails inspection.
Rocker clutch engaged in both directions, struts missing, OWC damaged
Reverse Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston damaged	REPAIR as necessary.
Filtered orifice damaged, missing, not seating, off location	INSTALL a case if damaged.
Friction elements damaged or worn	REPAIR as necessary.
Return springs damaged	REPAIR as necessary. REPAIR as necessary.
Snap ring for OWC and/or return spring not seated or damaged	REPAIR as necessary. REPAIR as necessary.
Torque Converter	REFER to Failure Mode Effect Management Routine 265.
Failure Mode Effect Management default mode applying the torque converter clutch	REFER to Failure Mode Effect Management Routine 265.