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Diagnostic Routines

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Engagement Concern: No Forward 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
201 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • No electrical concerns
301 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Condition
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged or out of adjustment
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid stuck - low
  • Check pressure at LPC  tap. Carry out Line Pressure Tests and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . See the LINE PRESSURE CHART  for specification. If pressures are low, check the following possible components:

  • Main control valve body
  • Pump assembly
  • LPC  solenoid
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Adjust bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect gaskets for damage. Install new as required.
  • Manual control valve - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Pump Assembly   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
  • Porosity/cross leaks/ball missing or leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
  • Components - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.

Engagement Concern: No Reverse 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
202 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • No electrical concerns
302 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission fluid condition
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged or out of adjustment
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure - low
  • Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . Check pressure at LPC tap. See the LINE PRESSURE CHART  for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following possible components:

  • Main control valve body
  • Pump assembly
  • Low/reverse clutch assembly
  • Direct clutch assembly
  • Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid D (SSD) and Shift Solenoid E (SSE)
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gasket and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Manual control valve, springs - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Multiplex valve, springs - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Low/reverse clutch valve, springs - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct clutch valve, springs - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Pump Assembly   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
  • Porosity/cross leaks, pump assembly leaking, plugged hole
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
  • Components damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly   
  • SSD  stuck - low
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new SSD  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
  • Low/reverse regulator valve stuck
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Seals, piston, springs - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Clearance check out of specification
  • Inspect for damage. Carry out clearance checks.
  • Friction elements - damaged or worn
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals, piston, spring - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSB 
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new SSB  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
  • Direct clutch regulator valve
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Clearance check out of specification
  • Inspect for damage. Carry out clearance checks.
  • Friction elements - damaged, clearance check incorrect
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.

Engagement Concern: Harsh Reverse 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
203 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, Throttle Position (TP) sensor, Idle Speed Control (ISC), Power Steering Pressure (PSP) sensor, engine RPM, Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid, Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Transmission Range (TR) sensor, Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid D (SSD) or transaxle solenoid power control circuit open/shorted
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
303 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure - high
Pump Assembly   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
  • Porosity/cross leaks, pump assembly leaking, plugged hole
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
  • Components damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
Main Controls   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gasket and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Low/reverse regulator valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Low/Reverse boost valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct boost valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • SSB  mechanically stuck - high
  • Install a new SSB  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
  • SSD  mechanically stuck - high
  • Install a new SSD  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
  • Main regulator valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly   
  • SSD  stuck - low
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new SSD  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
  • Low/reverse regulator valve stuck
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new solenoid body as required.
  • Seals, piston, springs - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Clearance check out of specification
  • Inspect for damage. Carry out clearance checks.
  • Friction elements - damaged or worn
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals, piston, spring - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSB  stuck
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new SSB  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
  • Direct clutch regulator valve
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Clearance check out of specification
  • Inspect for damage. Carry out clearance checks.
  • Friction elements - damaged, clearance check incorrect
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.

Engagement Concern: Harsh Forward 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
204 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, Throttle Position (TP) sensor, Idle Speed Control (ISC), Power Steering Pressure (PSP) sensor, engine RPM, Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid, Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Transmission Range (TR) sensor, Shift Solenoid A (SSA) and or transaxle solenoid power control circuit open/shorted
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
304 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure - high
  • Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . Check pressure at pressure taps. See the LINE PRESSURE CHART  for specifications. If pressures are high, check the main control valve body, pump assembly.
Pump Assembly   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
  • Porosity/cross leaks, pump assembly leaking, plugged hole
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
  • Components damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
Main Controls   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gasket and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Forward clutch seal - leaking between valve body and case
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Forward clutch regulator valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Forward clutch boost valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Main regulator valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals, piston - worn, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction elements - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Wave spring - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Reverse 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
205 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, LPC  solenoid, TFT  sensor
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
305 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission fluid condition
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged, out of adjustment
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure - low
  • Check pressure at pressure tap. Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . See the LINE PRESSURE CHART  for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: main control valve body, pump assembly, low/reverse clutch assembly, direct clutch assembly.
Main Controls   
  • Solenoid body filter plugged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter as required.
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Low/reverse regulator valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Low/reverse boost valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct boost valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Manual control valve, main regulator valve, converter drain back valve, springs - missing, damaged, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid B (SSB) stuck - low
  • Shift Solenoid D (SSD) stuck - low
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new SSD  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
Pump Assembly   
  • Pump Assembly - worn/cross leaks, leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly   
  • Shift Solenoid D (SSD) stuck - low
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new SSD  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
  • Low/reverse regulator valve stuck
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Seals, piston, springs - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Clearance check out of specification
  • Inspect for damage. Carry out clearance checks.
  • Friction elements - damaged or worn
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals, piston, spring - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSB  stuck
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new SSB  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
  • Direct clutch regulator valve
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Clearance check out of specification
  • Inspect for damage. Carry out clearance checks.
  • Friction elements - damaged, clearance check incorrect
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.

Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Forward 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
206 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid, Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor and Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
306 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission fluid condition
Selector Lever Linkage   
  • Damaged, out of adjustment
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure - low
  • Check pressure at pressure tap. Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . See the LINE PRESSURE CHART  for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: main control valve body, pump assembly, and forward clutch.
Main Controls   
  • Plugged solenoid body filter
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Forward clutch regulator valve stuck or damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Forward clutch boost valve stuck or damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Main regulator valve - stuck, damaged, missing
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • LPC  solenoid stuck - low
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new LPC  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
  • SSA  stuck - low
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new SSA  as required. Refer to SOLENOIDS .
Pump Assembly   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Worn/cross leaks
  • Inspect for wear and leaks. Install new as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly   
  • Clutch plates, seals, piston - worn, damaged
  • Inspect clutches, seals and piston for damage. Install new as required.
  • Wave spring - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Engagement Concern: No Forward and No Reverse 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
207 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
  • No electrical concerns
 
307 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission fluid condition
Halfshaft   
  • Splines - worn, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Shaft - misassembled, incorrect
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged, out of adjustment
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure - low
  • Check pressure at the pressure tap. Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . See the LINE PRESSURE CHART  for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: transmission fluid filter and seal assembly, main control, pump assembly, low/reverse clutch assembly, forward clutch assembly.
Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly   
  • Plugged, damaged, not correctly seated
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
  • Filter, seal - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
Main Controls   
  • Solenoid body filter plugged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter as required.
  • Manual valve
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Shift valves
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Main regulator valve (only if line pressure is out of specification) - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Components - damaged, check balls stuck
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Pump Assembly   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Porosity/cross leaks - leaking, plugged hole
  • Install a new pump assembly.
  • Components damaged - chain, sprocket or shaft broken
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Output Shaft   
  • Splines - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Other Possible Components   
  • Turbine shaft
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Pump shaft, sprockets and drive chain
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Flexplate
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Sun gear and shell assemblies
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Planetaries
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Final drive assembly
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.

Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Forward and Reverse 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
209 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
309 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission fluid condition
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged, out of adjustment
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure - low
  • Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . See the LINE PRESSURE CHART  for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: main control, pump assembly and LPC  solenoid.
Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly   
  • Plugged, damaged, not correctly seated
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
  • Filter, seal - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
Main Controls   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Seals, manual valve, main regulator valve - missing, damaged or misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Pump Assembly   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Worn/cross leaks - leaking
  • Install a new pump assembly.
  • Components damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Some or All Shifts Missing 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
210 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid A (SSA), Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid C (SSC), Shift Solenoid D (SSD), Shift Solenoid E (SSE), Throttle Position (TP) sensor, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, Transmission Range (TR) sensor and Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid
310 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • Incorrect transmission fluid level
  • Transmission fluid condition
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged, out of adjustment
Vehicle Speed Input   
  • Insufficient, erratic or no input received by the PCM from the OSS  sensor
Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly   
  • Plugged, damaged, not correctly seated
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
  • Filter, seal - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
Main Controls   
  • Regulator and/or boost valves - stuck, damaged, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Plugged solenoid body filter
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
End Cover   
  • End cover gasket - leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Planetary Gear Sets   
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
One-Way Clutch (OWC) Assembly   
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Other Components   
  • Clutches
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Output shafts (differential)
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Powerflow components
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Go to shift concerns:
  • See the appropriate shift concern and routine:

  • Shift Concern: No 1-2, Routine 220/320
  • Shift Concern: No 2-3, Routine 221/321
  • Shift Concern: No 3-4, Routine 222/322
  • Shift Concern: No 4-5, Routine 223/323
  • Shift Concern: No 5-6, Routine 224/324
  • Shift Concern: No 6-5, Routine 225/325
  • Shift Concern: No 5-4, Routine 226/326
  • Shift Concern: No 4-3, Routine 227/327
  • Shift Concern: No 3-2, Routine 228/328
  • Shift Concern: No 2-1, Routine 229/329

Shift Concerns: Timing - Early/Late 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
211 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid A (SSA), Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid C (SSC), Shift Solenoid D (SSD), Shift Solenoid E (SSE), Throttle Position (TP) sensor, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor and Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid
 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
311 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Other   
  • Tire size
  • See the specification decal and verify vehicle has original equipment. Changes in tire size will affect shift timing.
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission fluid condition
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged, out of adjustment
Main Controls   
  • Plugged solenoid body filter
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Valves, accumulators, seals, springs, clips, check balls - damaged, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
 
  • See the appropriate shift concern and routine for further diagnosis:

  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slipping 1-2, Routine 230/330
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slipping 2-3, Routine 231/331
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slipping 3-4, Routine 232/332
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slipping 4-5, Routine 233/333
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slipping 5-6, Routine 234/334
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slipping 6-5, Routine 235/335
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slipping 5-4, Routine 236/336
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slipping 4-3, Routine 237/337
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slipping 3-2, Routine 238/338
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slipping 2-1, Routine 239/339
End Cover   
  • End cover gasket - leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Planetary Gear Sets   
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
One-Way Clutch Assembly   
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Other Components   
  • Clutches
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Output shaft (differential)
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Powerflow Components
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Vehicle Speed Input   
  • Insufficient, erratic or no input received by the PCM from the OSS  or TSS  sensors
Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly   
  • Plugged, damaged, not correctly seated
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
  • Filter, seal - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.

Shift Concerns: Timing - Erratic/Hunting 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
212 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid, Shift Solenoid A (SSA), Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid C (SSC), Shift Solenoid D (SSD), Shift Solenoid E (SSE), Throttle Position (TP) sensor, Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, Transmission Range (TR) sensor, Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor and Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensors
 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
312 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission fluid condition
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged, out of adjustment
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Plugged solenoid body filter
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Valves, seals, clips, check ball - stuck, damaged, contaminated
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
End Cover   
  • End cover gasket - leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Vehicle Speed Input   
  • Insufficient, erratic or no input received by the PCM from the OSS  sensor or TSS  sensor
Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)   
 
  • See Torque Converter Cycling (Routine 254/354) .
Planetary Gear Sets   
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Clutch Assemblies   
  • Damaged clutch plates, pistons, seals, return springs
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly   
  • Plugged, damaged, not correctly seated
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
  • Filter, seal - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
For Diagnosis Related to a Specific Shift   
 
  • See the appropriate shift concern and routine for further diagnosis:
 
  • Shift Concern: No 1-2, Routine 220/320
  • Shift Concern: No 2-3, Routine 221/321
  • Shift Concern: No 3-4, Routine 222/322
  • Shift Concern: No 4-5, Routine 223/323
  • Shift Concern: No 5-6, Routine 224/324
  • Shift Concern: No 6-5, Routine 225/325
  • Shift Concern: No 5-4, Routine 226/326
  • Shift Concern: No 4-3, Routine 227/327
  • Shift Concern: No 3-2, Routine 228/328
  • Shift Concern: No 2-1, Routine 229/329
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slip 1-2, Routine 230/330
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slip 2-3, Routine 231/331
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slip 3-4, Routine 232/332
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slip 4-5, Routine 233/333
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slip 5-6, Routine 234/334
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slip 6-5, Routine 235/335
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slip 5-4, Routine 236/336
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slip 4-3, Routine 237/337
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slip 3-2, Routine 238/338
  • Shift Concern: Soft/Slip 2-1, Routine 239/339
  • Shift Concern: Harsh 1-2, Routine 240/340
  • Shift Concern: Harsh 2-3, Routine 241/341
  • Shift Concern: Harsh 3-4, Routine 242/342
  • Shift Concern: Harsh 4-5, Routine 243/343
  • Shift Concern: Harsh 5-6, Routine 244/344
  • Shift Concern: Harsh 6-5, Routine 245/345
  • Shift Concern: Harsh 5-4, Routine 246/346
  • Shift Concern: Harsh 4-3, Routine 247/347
  • Shift Concern: Harsh 3-2, Routine 248/348
  • Shift Concern: Harsh 2-1, Routine 249/349

Shift Concerns: Feel - Soft/Slipping 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
213 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, Throttle Position (TP) sensor, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor, Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor and Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
313 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid   
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission fluid condition
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged, out of adjustment
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure - low
 
  • If pressures are OK and a specific shift is soft/slipping, see the following chart:

  • Soft/Slipping Shift 1-2, Routine 230/330
  • Soft/Slipping Shift 2-3, Routine 231/331
  • Soft/Slipping Shift 3-4, Routine 232/332
  • Soft/Slipping Shift 4-5, Routine 233/333
  • Soft/Slipping Shift 5-6, Routine 234/334
  • Soft/Slipping Shift 6-5, Routine 235/335
  • Soft/Slipping Shift 5-4, Routine 236/336
  • Soft/Slipping Shift 4-3, Routine 237/337
  • Soft/Slipping Shift 3-2, Routine 238/338
  • Soft/Slipping Shift 2-1, Routine 239/339
Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly   
  • Plugged, damaged, not correctly seated
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
  • Filter, seal - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new filter and seal assembly.
Main Controls   
  • Plugged solenoid body filter
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Sticking or binding valves, check balls, clips, springs - damaged, missing
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Pump Assembly   
  • Pump assembly - worn/cross leaks, leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Feel - Harsh 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
214 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, Throttle Position (TP) sensor, Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch, Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor, Transmission Range (TR) sensor Shift Solenoid A (SSA), Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid C (SSC), Shift Solenoid D (SSD) and Shift Solenoid E (SSE)
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
314 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Condition
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure - high
  • Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . Check pressure at LPC pressure taps. See the LINE PRESSURE CHART  for specifications. If pressures are high or all shifts are harsh, check the main control. Refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY . If pressures are OK and a specific shift is harsh. See the appropriate shift routine in the following chart:

  • Shift 1-2, Routine 240/340
  • Shift 2-3, Routine 241/341
  • Shift 3-4, Routine 242/342
  • Shift 4-5, Routine 243/343
  • Shift 5-6, Routine 244/344
  • Shift 6-5, Routine 245/345
  • Shift 5-4, Routine 246/346
  • Shift 4-3, Routine 247/347
  • Shift 3-2, Routine 248/348
  • Shift 2-1, Routine 249/349
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Plugged solenoid body filter
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Valves, springs, clips, check balls - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Pump Assembly   
  • Pump assembly - worn/cross leaks, leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No 1st Gear, Engages in Higher Gear 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
215 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid A (SSA), Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid C (SSC), Shift Solenoid D (SSD), Shift Solenoid E (SSE), Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor and transaxle solenoid power control circuit - no voltage at transaxle connector
315 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Plugged solenoid body filter (SSA filter plate)
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Forward clutch regulator valve, springs, clips - stuck, damaged, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Shift solenoid - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Go To PINPOINT TEST A . Repair as required. Activate solenoid using output state control. Repair as required.
  • For diagnosis related to a specific gear, use the scan tool 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
  • Shift 4-5, Routine 223/323
  • Shift 5-6, Routine 224/324
Mechanical   
  • Clutches or seals - damaged or worn
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No Manual Low - 1st Gear 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
216 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid A (SSA), Shift Solenoid D (SSD), Shift Solenoid E (SSE) and Transmission Range (TR) sensor
316 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged or out of adjustment
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure - low
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Forward boost, forward regulator, low/reverse boost, low/reverse regulator valves, clips - stuck, damaged, missing
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Multiplex shift valve clips - stuck, damaged, missing
  • Check 4th gear ratio. Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Check ball - damaged, missing
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals, piston, spring - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Clutches - damaged, burnt, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Worn, damaged, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals, piston, spring - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Clutches - damaged, burnt, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Worn, damaged, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Case - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.

Shift Concerns: No 1-2 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
220 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid C (SSC) and Transmission Range (TR) sensor
320 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled stuck off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSC  not functioning correctly
Intermediate Clutch Assembly - Failed Off   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly - Failed On   
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - overheated
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Pump Assembly   
  • Worn/cross leaks
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Component damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump assembly as required.
Low One-Way Clutch Assembly   
  • Not overrunning, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Planetary Carrier   
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No 2-3 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
221 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) failed, Shift Solenoid C (SSC) stuck on and Transmission Range (TR) sensor
321 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, stuck off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, stuck on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSB  or SSC  not functioning correctly
Direct Clutch Assembly - Failed Off   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Intermediate Clutch Assembly - Failed On   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No 3-4 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
222 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid D (SSD) failed, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) stuck on and Transmission Range (TR) sensor
322 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Overdrive regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid D (SSD) not functioning correctly, SSB  stuck on
Overdrive Clutch Assembly - Failed Off   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly - Failed On   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No 4-5 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
223 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) failed, Shift Solenoid A (SSA) stuck on and Transmission Range (TR) sensor
323 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Forward regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSB  not functioning correctly, SSA  stuck on
Direct Clutch Assembly - Failed Off   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly - Failed On   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No 5-6 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
224 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid C (SSC) failed, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) stuck on and Transmission Range (TR) sensor
Transmission Control Switch (TCS)/Overdrive (O/D) Cancel Switch   
  • Switch control circuit open/shorted, switch damaged
324 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSC  not functioning correctly, SSB  stuck on
Intermediate Clutch Assembly - Failed Off   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly - Failed On   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No 6-5 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
225 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) failed, Shift Solenoid C (SSC) stuck on and Transmission Range (TR) sensor
325 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSC  not functioning correctly, SSB  stuck on
Intermediate Clutch Assembly - Failed On   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly - Failed Off   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No 5-4 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
226 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid A (SSA) failed, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) stuck on and Transmission Range (TR) sensor
326 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Forward regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSA  not functioning correctly, SSB  stuck on
Direct Clutch Assembly - Failed On   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly - Failed Off   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No 4-3 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
227 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) failed, Shift Solenoid D (SSD) stuck on and Transmission Range (TR) sensor
327 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Overdrive regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSB  not functioning correctly, SSD  stuck on
Overdrive Clutch Assembly - Failed On   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly - Failed Off   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No 3-2 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
228 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid C (SSC) failed, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) stuck on, Transmission Range (TR) sensor
328 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, stuck on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, stuck off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSB  or SSC  not functioning correctly
Direct Clutch Assembly - Failed On   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Intermediate Clutch Assembly - Failed Off   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: No 2-1 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
229 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid C (SSC) stuck on and Transmission Range (TR) sensor
329 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, stuck on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • SSC  not functioning correctly, stuck on
Intermediate Clutch Assembly - Failed On   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Low One-Way Clutch Assembly   
  • Damaged - not holding
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Planetary Carrier   
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 1-2 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
230 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
330 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, binding, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid C (SSC) not functioning correctly
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Pump Assembly   
  • Worn/cross leaks
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Component damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump assembly if required.

Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 2-3 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
231 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
331 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Multiplex valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, binding misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid B (SSB) or Shift Solenoid C (SSC) not functioning correctly
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 3-4 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
232 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
332 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Overdrive regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid D (SSD) or Shift Solenoid B (SSB) not functioning correctly
Overdrive Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 4-5 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
233 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
333 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Forward regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid B (SSB) or Shift Solenoid A (SSA) not functioning correctly
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 5-6 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
234 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
334 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid C (SSC) or Shift Solenoid B (SSB) not functioning correctly
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 6-5 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
235 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
335 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid C (SSC) or Shift Solenoid B (SSB) not functioning correctly
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 5-4 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
236 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
336 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Forward regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid A (SSA) not functioning correctly, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) stuck on
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 4-3 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
237 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
337 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Overdrive regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled, clutch failed off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid B (SSB) or Shift Solenoid D (SSD) not functioning correctly
Overdrive Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 3-2 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
238 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
338 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid B (SSB) or Shift Solenoid C (SSC) not functioning correctly
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Soft/Slipping 2-1 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
239 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
339 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid C (SSC) not functioning correctly
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Low One-Way Clutch Assembly   
  • Damaged - not holding
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Planetary Carrier   
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Harsh 1-2 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
240 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
340 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, binding, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid C (SSC) not functioning correctly
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Pump Assembly   
  • Worn/cross leaks
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Component damaged
  • Inspect for damage, missing ball. Install a new pump assembly if required.

Shift Concerns: Harsh 2-3 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
241 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
341 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Multiplex valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, binding misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid B (SSB) or Shift Solenoid C (SSC) not functioning correctly
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Harsh 3-4 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
242 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
342 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Overdrive regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid D (SSD) or Shift Solenoid B (SSB) not functioning correctly
Overdrive Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Harsh 4-5 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
243 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
343 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Forward regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid B (SSB) or Shift Solenoid A (SSA) not functioning correctly
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Harsh 5-6 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
244 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
344 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid C (SSC) or Shift Solenoid B (SSB) not functioning correctly
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Harsh 6-5 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
245 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
346 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid C (SSC) or Shift Solenoid B (SSB) not functioning correctly
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Harsh 5-4 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
246 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
346 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed on
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Forward regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled, clutch failed off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid A (SSA) not functioning correctly, Shift Solenoid B (SSB) stuck on
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Harsh 4-3 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
247 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
347 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Overdrive regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled, clutch failed off
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid B (SSB) or Shift Solenoid D (SSD) not functioning correctly
Overdrive Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Harsh 3-2 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
248 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
348 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Direct regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator and boost valves, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid B (SSB) or Shift Solenoid C (SSC) not functioning correctly
Direct Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Shift Concerns: Harsh 2-1 Shift (Automatic) 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
249 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
349 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Intermediate regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid C (SSC) not functioning correctly
Intermediate Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Low One-Way Clutch Assembly   
  • Damaged - not holding
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Planetary Carrier   
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Torque Converter Operation Concerns: No Apply 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
250 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid, Throttle Position (TP) sensor, Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor and shorted shift solenoid
350 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • TCC  regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • TCC  control valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • TCC  solenoid - not functioning correctly
Turbine Shaft   
  • Seals - damaged, missing
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Holes - missing, plugged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Stator Support Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged, missing
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Holes - missing, plugged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Torque Converter Hub Bushing   
  • Torque converter hub bushing worn
  • Inspect the bushing for damage and install a new torque converter as required.
  • TCC  worn
  • Install a new torque converter as required.

Torque Converter Operation Concern: Always Applied/Stalls Vehicle 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
251 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid
351 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Main Controls   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect gaskets. Repair as required.
  • TCC  regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • TCC  control valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • TCC  solenoid - not functioning correctly

Torque Converter Operation Concern: Cycling/Shudder/Chatter 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
252 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM and Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
352 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
  • Transmission fluid condition
  • Prior to carrying out this action, make sure all electrical diagnostics have been carried out. Inspect transmission fluid condition. If burnt, drain transmission fluid and converter. Install new transmission fluid and transmission fluid filter assembly. Bring vehicle to normal operating temperature. Carry out Transaxle Drive Cycle Test. Carry out OBD  . If condition still exists, continue diagnostics.
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure
Main Controls   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect gaskets for damage. Repair as required.
  • TCC  regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • TCC  control valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • TCC  solenoid - not functioning correctly
Turbine Shaft   
  • Seals - damaged, missing
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Torque Converter   
  • Torque converter damaged
Stator Support Assembly   
  • Stator support assembly - worn, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Stator support seals - worn, damaged, leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Other Concerns: No Engine Braking In Manual Low Position 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
260 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
  • No electrical concerns
 
360 - 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. Install new as required.
  • Low/reverse regulator valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Low/reverse boost valve, springs, clips - loose, stuck, binding, missing, misassembled
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Shift Solenoid D (SSD) not functioning correctly
Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Piston - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction - damaged, worn
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Cylinder hub - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Return spring assembly - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.

Other Concerns: Selector Lever Efforts High 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
261 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
  • No electrical concerns
 
361 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal, External)   
  • Damaged or out of adjustment
Manual Control Lever   
  • External retaining pin - damaged, nut - loose, detent spring-bent, damaged; or park mechanism - damaged, incorrect lever used
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Manual valve - stuck
  • Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
Brake Shift Interlock   
  • Mechanically damaged
  • Transmission Range (TR) sensor indicating park

Other Concerns: External Leaks 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
262 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
  • No electrical concerns
 
362 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid Level   
  • High transmission fluid level
  • Condition
Seals, Gaskets   
  • Leaks: converter, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, halfshaft axles, gasket/seal manual lever, fluid level indicator, main control cover, incorrect hub seal
  • Locate source of leak. Repair as required.
Other   
  • Leaks: cooler fitting, pressure taps, transaxle connector, transaxle pan, cooler tubes, case porosity, case cracked
  • Locate source of leak. Repair as required.
  • Vent - blocked damaged
  • Check vent for damage or blockage. Repair as required.

Other Concerns: Poor Vehicle Performance 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
263 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid, Throttle Position (TP) sensor, Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensors, internal wiring harness
 
363 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid   
  • Low level
Verify Correct Shift Scheduling, Engagements, Line Pressures and Stall Speed   
 
Converter Clutch Always Applied   
 
  • Go to Routine 351 .

Other Concerns: Noise/Vibration - Forward Or Reverse 

NOTE: NVH symptoms should be identified using the diagnostic tools that are available. For a list of these tools, an explanation of their uses and a glossary of common terms, refer to NOISE, VIBRATION & HARSHNESS . Since it is possible any one of multiple systems may be the cause of a symptom, it may be necessary to use a process of elimination type of diagnostic approach to pinpoint the responsible system. If this is not the causal system for the symptom, refer back to NOISE, VIBRATION & HARSHNESS for the next likely system and continue diagnosis.
POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
264 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
  • No electrical concerns
 
364 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
For Noises/Vibrations That Change With Engine Speed   
  • Converter components
  • Locate source of disturbance. Repair as required.
 
  • Transmission fluid level (low) - pump cavitation.
 
  • Pump assembly.
  • Engine drive accessories
 
  • Transmission fluid cooler tubes grounding out
 
  • Flexplate
 
For Noises/Vibrations That Change With Vehicle Speed   
  • Engine mounts - loose or damaged
  • Locate source of disturbance and repair as required.
  • Driveline concerns:

  • Halfshaft shudder
  • CV joints
  • Suspension
  • Modifications
 
  • Output/halfshaft splines - worn or damaged
 
  • Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor - incorrectly installed
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Other Noises/Vibrations   
  • Main controls - valve resonance
  • Locate source of disturbance and repair as required.
  • Selector lever cable - vibration, grounding
  • Locate source of disturbance and repair as required.
  • Transmission fluid cooler tubes - grounding
  • Locate source of disturbance and repair as required.
  • ABS
  • Power steering pump

Other Concerns: Engine Will Not Crank 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
265 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Transmission Range (TR) sensor
365 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal, External)   
  • Damaged or out of adjustment

Other Concerns: No Park Range 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
266 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
  • No electrical concerns
 
366 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)   
  • Damaged or out of adjustment
Park Mechanism   
  • Park brake pawl, parking pawl return spring, park rod abutment, parking pawl shaft, parking pawl actuating rod, manual control lever, manual lever detent spring - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.

Other Concerns: Transaxle Overheating 

POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Possible Component Reference/Action
267 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
  • No electrical concerns
 
367 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid   
  • Incorrect transmission fluid level
  • Condition
Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes   
  • Damaged, blocked, reversed, leaking
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Auxiliary Cooler   
  • Damaged, blocked, restricted or incorrectly installed
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Vehicle Concerns Causing Engine Overheating   
 
Main Control Valve Body   
  • Torque converter regulator valve/spring - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
  • Torque converter control valve/spring - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Torque Converter Not Applying   
  • Seized converter one-way clutch
  • See Routine 250/350 . Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
Excessive Towing Loads   
 
  • Check GVW.
Idle or Driveability Concern   
 
Incorrect Clutch Application or Oil Pressure Control System