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For 1990-2009 cars only

Checks

Cause

DEFINITION: The transmission only provides second and third gear in Drive range. The shift pattern as the vehicle accelerates from a stop is 2-2-3-3. Second gear ratio is 1.568:1 and third gear ratio is 1.000:1.

Control Valve Body Assembly

    â€¢ A faulty 1-2, 3-4 shift solenoid valve assembly (315A) is stuck Off.
    â€¢ A missing or damaged shift solenoid valve O-ring seal (316)
    â€¢ Plugged or damaged solenoid valve screen/seal assembly (382)
    â€¢ Debris is found in the control valve body (301) or the control valve body spacer plate and gasket assembly (396)

Case Cover Assembly

A stuck, binding, or missing actuator feed limit valve line-up (414-416)