Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Forward and Reverse

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POSSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE CHART

Possible Component	Reference/Action
209 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System	Run On-Board Diagnostic (OBD). Refer to INTRODUCTION article for diagnosis. Go to PINPOINT TEST A , Go to PINPOINT TEST B and Go to PINPOINT TEST C .
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid
Solenoid Body	Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY in this service information.
Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
309 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Transmission Fluid Level
Low transmission fluid level	Check transmission fluid level and adjust as necessary. Refer to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION in this service information.
Transmission fluid condition	Carry out transmission fluid condition check. Refer to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION in this service information.
Selector Lever Linkage (Internal/External)	Inspect for damage. Repair as required. Verify selector lever cable adjustment. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - 6F35 article.
Damaged, out of adjustment
Incorrect Pressures	Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES in this service information. See the LINE PRESSURE CHART for specifications. If pressures are low, check the following possible components: main control, pump assembly and LPC solenoid.
Line pressure - low
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.