THIRD GEAR START, NO DRIVE OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENT

TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS: SUBJECT: ------------------------- ------- THM F-7 (ME9) THIRD GEAR START FROM STOP OR ON INITIAL FORWARD ENGAGEMENT

TRANSMISSION MODELS: VEHICLE APPLICATIONS: ------------------- -------------------- ALL 1987-88 ALLANTE

BULLETIN COVERS:

Some Cadillac Allantes may exhibit a condition of third gear start from stop and/or upon initial engagement of forward drive range (cold or hot). Owner descriptions might also be reported as a loss of drive at stops or delayed forward engagement followed by a harsh downshift into first gear on acceleration. This condition may be caused by a sticking 2-3 shift solenoid in the transaxle.

A new 2-3 shift solenoid went into THM F-7 transaxle production on December 10, 1987 (Julian Date 344). Refer to Figure 1 for Julian Date information.

The diagnostic trouble tree should be utilized to diagnose a sticking 2-3 shift solenoid.

Until further notice the THM F-7 transaxle exchange program should be used to service solenoid and wiring conditions within the transaxle.

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