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For 1990-2009 cars only

Third Gear Only

Checks

Cause

DEFINITION: The transmission only provides third gear in Drive range. The vehicle accelerates from a stop in third gear and does not upshift. Third gear ratio is 1.000:1.

Control Valve Body Assembly

Debris is found in the control valve body (301) or the control valve body spacer plate and gasket assembly (396).