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For 1990-2009 cars only

Delayed Park to Reverse/Drive Engagement

Checks

Cause

DEFINITION: Gear engagement that takes longer than 3 seconds when the engine is idling in Park or Neutral, and the gear selector is moved to Drive or Reverse range.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Level

Low fluid level

Transmission Main Line Pressure

Low transmission main line pressure

Reverse Band Servo Assembly - Reverse engagement only

The reverse band servo piston oil seal ring (43) is damaged or rolled.

Forward Band Servo Assembly - Drive engagement only

The forward band servo piston oil seal ring (18) is damaged or rolled.

Control Valve Body Assembly - Reverse engagement only

The reverse servo boost valve (367A) is binding or is damaged.

Control Valve Body Assembly - Drive engagement only

The forward servo boost valve (367B) is binding or is damaged.

Control Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly - Drive engagement only

The thermal element is damaged or is not functioning properly.

TCC Blowoff Ball Valve Assembly

The TCC blowoff ball valve (420) is not seating -- causing torque converter drain back.

Input Clutch Assembly

    • The input clutch housing oil seal rings (628) are damaged or rolled.
    • The input clutch housing assembly (632) sealing surfaces are damaged.
    • The input clutch housing ball check valve assembly (633) is plugged or damaged.
    • The input clutch inner piston seal (634) is damaged or rolled.
    • The input clutch outer piston seal (635) is damaged or rolled.
    • The input clutch piston assembly (636) sealing surfaces are damaged.