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Symptom Chart

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For E clutch operation, REFER to: E Clutch .

Condition Possible Sources Action
E clutch does not apply SSE is mechanically stuck OFF INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
E Clutch regulator valve stuck OFF DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
E CL CONTR, hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
E clutch hub INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission
E clutch friction plates INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission
E clutch piston seals INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission
E clutch always applied SSE mechanically stuck INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
E Clutch regulator valve or CL E latch valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
E CL CONTR, hydraulic circuit cross leaks DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
E clutch hub, clutch and planetary carrier, No. 4 ring gear INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission
E clutch friction plates INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission
E clutch piston seals INSPECT components wear and damage. CLEAN and/or INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission
E clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM/TCM. PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .
Low line pressure PERFORM line pressure test. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures .
SSE mechanically sticking If the vehicle has less than 5, 000 miles (8, 000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine 3 times  using the diagnostic scan tool.
For all other vehicles, INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
E Clutch regulator valve sticking If the vehicle has less than 5, 000 miles (8, 000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine 3 times  using the diagnostic scan tool.
For all other vehicles, DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
E CL CONTR, E CL-FB2 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
E clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission
E clutch piston seals DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission
E clutch harsh apply Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM/TCM. PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission
High line pressure PERFORM line pressure test. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures .
SSE mechanically sticking If the vehicle has less than 5, 000 miles (8, 000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine 3 times  using the diagnostic scan tool.
For all other vehicles, INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) .
E Clutch regulator valve sticking If the vehicle has less than 5, 000 miles (8, 000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine 3 times  using the diagnostic scan tool.
For all other vehicles, DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
E CL CONTR, E CL-FB2 hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body .
E clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission
E clutch piston return springs DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Transmission