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Harsh Shifts

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Check Causes
DEFINITION: Harsh shift feel - an unacceptable quick gear change occurs.
Pressure Control Solenoid
  • Damaged O-rings
  • Contamination
Output Speed Sensor Open or grounded circuit
Input Speed Sensor Open or grounded circuit
Throttle Position Open or grounded circuit
Forward Clutch Assembly
  • Damaged or worn clutch plates
  • Damaged or cut piston
  • Damaged or stuck ball check valve
Control Valve Body Accumulator Assembly
  • Accumulator piston stuck
  • Stuck or missing ball check valves
Fluid Pump
  • Pressure regulator valve stuck
  • Pressure regulator valve spring
  • Line boost valve spring
  • Line boost valve or bushing stuck, damaged or incorrectly assembled
  • Fluid pump screen assembly plugged or damaged
  • Fluid pump rotor guide omitted or mis-assembled
  • Fluid pump rotor cracked or broken
  • Porosity in fluid pump
  • Fluid pump surfaces not flat
  • Excessive fluid pump rotor clearance
  • Pump slide seal out of location
  • Pump vanes damaged
  • Pump slide spring damaged
Inspect for active transmission DTCs Transmission DTC default action active