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Shift Concerns: Timing - Early/Late

SHIFT CONCERNS: TIMING - EARLY/LATE - DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES

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, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, internal wire harness, 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 (OWC) 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.