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For 1990-2009 cars only

Probable Cause

Action

The gear select (skip shift) solenoid circuit is not functioning properly, or the gear select solenoid is defective: SECOND and THIRD gears only.

  1. Inspect the function of the gear select (skip shift) solenoid circuit.
  2. Inspect the function of the gear select (skip shift) solenoid.
  3. Repair or replace components as necessary.
  4. • For inspection of the gear select solenoid circuit and the gear select solenoid function, refer to DTC P0803 Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit in Engine Controls - 5.7L.
    • For the gear select solenoid replacement procedure, refer to Computer Aided Gear Select Solenoid .

The transmission shift control is worn, binding or damaged.

  1. Remove the transmission shift control.
  2. Inspect the shift control and replace if necessary.
  3. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement .

Worn, damaged or incorrectly assembled selector plates, interlock plate, or selector arm.

  1. Remove the transmission.
  2. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

  3. Disassemble and inspect the transmission.
  4. Replace worn or damaged components as necessary.
  5. Refer to Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.

  6. Install the transmission.
  7. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

Damaged or worn synchronizer sleeves or hubs.

  1. Remove the transmission.
  2. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

  3. Disassemble and inspect the transmission.
  4. Replace worn or damaged components as necessary.
  5. Refer to Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.

  6. Install the transmission.
  7. Refer to Transmission Replacement .