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Shift Concerns: Timing - Erratic/Hunting

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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, 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 .
312 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Transmission Fluid   
  • Incorrect level
  • 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  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