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Shift Concerns: No 1ST Gear, Engages In Higher Gear

DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES - SHIFT CONCERNS: NO 1ST GEAR, ENGAGES IN HIGHER GEAR

Possible Component Reference/Action
215 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System 
  • Electrical Inputs/Outputs, Vehicle Wiring Harnesses, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Shift Solenoids (SSA, SSB, SSC), OSS Sensor, Internal Wire Harness
  • Run On-Board Diagnostic. See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for diagnosis. GO to PINPOINT TEST A  using the Transmission Tester. Repair as required. If DTC P1700 is present, check for a low transaxle fluid level, then continue to Hydraulic/Mechanical Routines. Clear codes. Road Test and rerun On-Board Diagnostic.
315 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Main Control Valve Body 
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and Separator Plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Replace as required.
  • Shift Valves, Forward Clutch Control Valve, Springs, Clips - stuck, damaged, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. GO to PINPOINT TEST A . Repair as required. Activate solenoid using a Transmission Tester. If solenoid operation cannot be felt when placing hand on solenoid, replace solenoid. Inspect O-rings for damage. Install a new as required.
  • For diagnosis related to a specific gear, use the transmission tester to select the gear
  • See the following routines:
  • Shift 1-2, Routine 220/320
  • Shift 2-3, Routine 221/321
  • Shift 3-4, Routine 222/322
Mechanical 
  • Fluid Tubes - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new as required.
  • Bands, Clutches or Seals - damaged or worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new as required.