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Engagement Concern: No 1st Gear in Manual 1 Position

ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: NO 1ST GEAR IN MANUAL 1 POSITION (216)

Possible Component  Reference/Action 
216 - ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • PCM, vehicle wiring harnesses, Shift Solenoids A, B, Pressure Control Solenoids B, C
Incorrect Pressures   
  • High/low pressures
Main Control   
  • Screws not tightened to specification
  • Tighten to specification.
  • Separator plate damaged
  • Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new separator plate.
  • Contamination
  • Disassemble and clean.
  • Valves, springs damaged, misassembled, missing, stuck or bore damaged
  • If damaged or parts are missing, install new main control assembly. If misassembled, reassemble correctly. DO NOT stone, file or sand valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
  • Filter damaged, missing
  • Inspect for damage, repair as necessary.
OD Planetary Assembly   
  • Planetary damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Direct One-Way Clutch   
  • Worn, damaged or assembled incorrectly
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Low One-Way Clutch   
  • Worn, damaged or assembled incorrectly
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.