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Engagement Concern: No Forward in D5 or D4 Only

ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: NO FORWARD IN D5 OR D4 ONLY (201A)

Possible Component Reference/Action
201A - ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • PCM, vehicle wiring harnesses, Pressure Control Solenoid B
Main Control   
  • Screw 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 a 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.
Center Support   
  • Screw not tightened to specification
  • Tighten to specification.
  • Seal rings or bearing damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Outside diameter of case bore damage
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Support damaged or leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Forward Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals, piston damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Check ball damaged, missing, not seating, off location
  • Inspect for mislocation, poor seating, damage. Install a new cylinder.
  • Friction elements damaged or worn
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Return springs damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
  • Bronze seal ring or bearing damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Forward Planetary Assembly   
  • Planetary damage
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Low One-Way Clutch   
  • Worn, damaged or assembled incorrectly
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.