Pinpoint Test F : Engagement Quality - Both Forward And Reverse
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- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
- Delayed/soft forward and reverse
- CHECK the transmission fluid level. REFER to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .
- Check the transmission fluid condition. REFER to: Preliminary Inspection .
- Carry out the transmission strategy download and the adaptive learning drive cycle. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . REFER to: Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle .
- Check for low line pressure. If line pressure is out of specification, use the Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart for further diagnostics. REFER to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .
- Inspect the transmission fluid filter and filter to pump seal. REFER to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter .
- Harsh forward and reverse
- Carry out the transmission strategy download and the adaptive learning drive cycle. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download . REFER to: Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle .
- Check for high line pressure. If line pressure is out of specification, use the Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart for further diagnostics. REFER to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .
Possible Sources
- Low transmission fluid level
- Contaminated transmission fluid
- Low line pressure
- Internal transmission components
- Delayed/soft forward and reverse
Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods