Manual Gear Range Selection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Perform test using 10-15 percent throttle angle.
The shift solenoids control the upshifts in the manual gear ranges.
- Reverse
With the vehicle stopped, move the gear selector to Reverse. Slowly accelerate the vehicle. Verify that there is no noticeable slip, noise or vibration.
- Manual 1st
With the vehicle stopped, move the gear selector to 1st. Accelerate the vehicle to 20 MPH. Verify no upshifts occur, the TCC does not apply, and there is no noticeable slip, noise or vibration.
- Manual 2nd
With the vehicle stopped, move the gear selector to 2nd. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH. Verify the 1-2 shift occurs, the 2-3 shift does not occur, and there is no noticeable slip, noise or vibration.
- Manual 3rd
With the vehicle stopped, move the gear selector to 3rd. Accelerate the vehicle to 40 MPH. Verify the 1-2 shift occurs, the 2-3 shift occurs, and there is no noticeable slip, noise or vibration.