Shift Solenoids "A", "B" & "C"
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The PCM controls transaxle shifting by delivering an output signal to operate proper solenoid. See SOLENOID OPERATION (O/D OFF SYSTEM) table. Solenoids are located on transaxle valve body. See Fig 1.
SOLENOID OPERATION (O/D OFF SYSTEM)
| Gearshift Lever Position | Solenoid "A" | Solenoid "B" | Solenoid "C" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "D" (Drive) O/D ON | |||||||
| 1st Gear | Off | On | On | ||||
| 2nd Gear | |||||||
| Less Than 6 MPH | On | On | Off | ||||
| More Than 6 MPH | On | On | On | ||||
| 3rd Gear | On | Off | Off | ||||
| 4th Gear | On | Off | On | ||||
| "D" (Drive) O/D OFF | |||||||
| 1st Gear | Off | On | On | ||||
| 2nd Gear | |||||||
| Less Than 6 MPH | On | On | Off | ||||
| More Than 6 MPH | On | On | On | ||||
| 3rd Gear (1) | On | Off | Off | ||||
| "2" (Second) | |||||||
| 2nd Gear | On | On | Off | ||||
| "L" (Low) | |||||||
| 1st Gear | Off | On | Off | ||||
| "R" (Reverse) | |||||||
| Less Than 2.5 MPH | Off | On | On | ||||
| More Than 3 MPH | Off | Off | Off | ||||
| More Than 19 MPH | On | Off | Off | ||||
| "P" (Park) | Off | Off | On | ||||
| "N" (Neutral) | |||||||
| Less Than 2.5 MPH | Off | Off | On | ||||
| More Than 3 MPH | On | Off | Off | ||||
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