The Allison transmission incorporates control logic that enables the transmission to revert to a limited total hydraulic operation. The hydraulic system provides a Limp Home Mode, allowing the operator to drive the vehicle to a service location. If power is interrupted while the transmission is operating in R, REVERSE, or N, NEUTRAL, the transmission defaults to or continues NEUTRAL operations. The operator may turn off the engine and start the engine again. The shift selector provides REVERSE/NEUTRAL/DRIVE capability regardless of the range where the failure occurred. In this state, pressure control solenoid 1 (PCS1), de-energized, allows the 3rd, 5th and reverse clutch to be applied. If the selector valve is moved to the REVERSE position, main pressure is routed to the low and reverse clutch, allowing REVERSE operation. If the selector valve is moved to the DRIVE position, main pressure is routed to the 1-2-3-4 clutch, allowing THIRD range operation.

If a No Forward, No REVERSE, or Will Not Move condition occurs:

1. Set the parking brake.
2. With the ignition OFF, disconnect the X-175 harness connector at the transmission.
3. Using a fused jumper wire, connect terminal R of the automatic transmission inline 20-way connector to a known good ground.
4. Start the engine and move the range selector to REVERSE position.

The transmission should engage REVERSE range.

5. Move the range selector to the D position.

The transmission should engage THIRD range.

If REVERSE and THIRD range are available in Limp Home Mode, an electrical failure may be indicated. If only 1 of the 2 ranges, or neither, was obtainable, this may indicate an internal hydraulic failure such as one of the following:

The clutches that could possibly have an indicated failure in Limp Home are the 1-2-3-4 clutch, the 3rd, 5th and reverse clutch, and the low and reverse clutch.