Transmission Identification

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1. Using the scan tool, select Powertrain, Transmission and Transmission Characterization / Solenoid IDN from the toolbox icon and follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool. The Transmission Characterization / Solenoid IDN screen displays solenoid body identification information:
   • Solenoid body identification is a 8-digit number.
   • Solenoid body strategy is a 13-digit number. If the solenoid body strategy field is blank, the module contains a partial transmission solenoid body strategy. This is due to a corrupt or missing file at the time the programmable parameters were completed.

2. Compare the solenoid body identification and strategy to the solenoid body identification tag located on the right side of the transmission case.
3. Transmission solenoid body identification tag.

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   NOTE: Solenoid Strategy identification tag.
4. 1. Thirteen-digit solenoid body strategy
   2. Eight-digit solenoid body identification

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5. If the solenoid body identification and strategy displayed on the scan tool match the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag, then the solenoid body identification and strategy are correct for this transmission and a solenoid body strategy data download is not required. If the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag is missing or damaged so it is not readable or does not match the identification or strategy displayed on the scan tool, remove the transmission fluid pan and view the solenoid body identification and strategy printed on steel tag on the main control assembly. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter .
   NOTE: Replacement Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag.
6. 1. Thirteen-digit solenoid body strategy
   2. Eight-digit solenoid body identification

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   NOTE: If the solenoid body information does not match the module information, transmission damage or driveability concerns can occur.
7. Inspect the solenoid body identification and strategy tag on the main control assembly and compare this to the solenoid body identification tag on the transmission case. If the solenoid body identification and strategy tag on the main control assembly does not match the solenoid body identification tag or if the solenoid body identification and strategy tag on the main control assembly match the solenoid body identification tag on the transmission case but do not match the solenoid body identification and strategy numbers displayed on the scan tool, a solenoid body strategy download is required.
   1. Thirteen-digit solenoid body strategy
   2. Eight-digit solenoid body identification

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