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For 1990-2009 cars only

Checks

Cause

DEFINITION: The transmission only provides third and fourth gear in Drive range. The shift pattern as the vehicle accelerates from a stop is 4-3-3-4. Third gear ratio is 1.000:1 and fourth gear ratio is 0.705:1.

Control Valve Body Assembly

    • A faulty 2-3 shift solenoid valve assembly (315B) is stuck Off.
    • A missing or mislocated 2-3 shift solenoid valve (315B) and retainer (314C)
    • A missing or damaged shift solenoid valve O-ring seal (316)
    • Plugged or damaged solenoid valve screen/seal assembly (382)
    • Debris is found in the control valve body (301) or the control valve body spacer plate and gasket assembly (396)