Engagement Concerns: No Reverse

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ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS - NO REVERSE

Possible Component	Reference/Action
202 - ROUTINE
Transmission Fluid
Incorrect level	CHECK the transmission fluid level. ADJUST transmission fluid to correct level. REFER to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .
Selector Lever Linkage
Selector lever linkage - damage or incorrectly adjusted	INSPECT and REPAIR as required. VERIFY transmission selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS . ADJUST transmission selector lever cable as necessary.
Powertrain Control System
PCM (gasoline engines), Transmission Control Module (TCM) (diesel engines), external vehicle harness, transmission internal harness, Shift Solenoid D (SSD)	DISCONNECT the transmission harness connector and retest. If the concern is still present, proceed to Main Control inspection. If the concern is resolved, CARRY OUT the Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) and Key ON Engine Running (KOER) self-test. For gasoline engines GO to PINPOINT TEST A . For diesel engines GO to PINPOINT TEST F . REPAIR as required. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the vehicle system for normal operation.
Pump
Pump gear - failure	VERIFY line pressure. If line pressure is below specification, INSTALL a new pump assembly. REFER to TRANSMISSION - OVERHAUL .
Main Control
Defective direct (3, 5, R) clutch or low/reverse (1,R) clutch regulator valve Defective direct (3, 5, R) clutch or low/reverse (1,R) clutch latch valve	INSPECT main control assembly for stuck valves or contamination. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL . INSPECT main control assembly for stuck valves or contamination. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
Clutch Plates
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch or low/reverse (1,R) clutch friction and steel plate - failure	INSPECT the direct clutch and/or the low/reverse assembly for damage.