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Condition

Action

DEFINITION: No forward or reverse

Fluid level low and/or burnt

    • Perform Transmission Fluid Check .
    • If low inspect for fluid leak, repair as necessary.
    • Inspect transmission oil cooler system for restricted or kinked lines.
    • Flush system. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test .

Fluid is contaminated with water or engine coolant

If contaminated with engine coolant replace transmission.

Unit filled with wrong type of fluid

Drain fluid and fill with proper type of fluid.

Shift cable or neutral park switch out of adjustment

    • Inspect neutral park switch alignment, adjust to correct position.
    • Inspect shift cable adjustment, adjust for proper operation.

Line pressure control solenoid valve assembly (SLT) (312)

    • Perform electrical function checks on the line pressure control solenoid valve assembly circuit.
    • Perform electrical function check on the line pressure control solenoid valve assembly (312).
    • Replace valve body (39) assembly if line pressure control solenoid valve assembly is faulty.

Torque converter (1)

Replace torque converter (1).

Valve body (39)

Replace valve body (39).

Internal transmission part failure

    • Disassemble the transmission and inspect the following:
       - Fluid pump wore, scored or broken gears
       - Broken shafts or gears
    • Replace transmission if any parts are faulty.