| Slips, Flares, Binds, & Shudders |
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COMPLAINT |
CAUSE |
CORRECTION |
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1-2 & 3-4 shudder |
TCM calibration issue |
Replaced the TCM |
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1-2 shudder |
Incorrect friction material |
Installed Borg Warner clutches |
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2-1 coast-down clunk intermittantly |
Failed right front brake hose |
Replaced the right front brake hose |
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2-1 downshift clunk |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced the TCM |
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2-1 forced downshift chatter |
2-4 accumulator was installed backwards |
Installed 2-4 accumulator piston first, then the springs |
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Bind in 4th gear |
Incorrect clutches were installed, & clearance was too tight |
Installed correct UD clutches |
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Bind up during lock up apply |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced the TCM |
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Binds in 4th |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced the TCM |
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Binds in forward after overhaul |
Plastic 2-4 accumulator piston |
Installed an aluminum accumulator piston |
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Binds in reverse & goes forward in neutral |
Mis-positioned solenoid pack gasket |
Replaced solenoid pack gasket |
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Binds up in reverse |
Snap ring in input drum came out of place |
Installed snap ring with bevel up |
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Bindup on 1-2 shift |
Mis-placed accumulator springs |
Installed springs in correct locations |
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Clunk on 2-1 downshift after overhaul |
Excessive low/rev clutch clearance |
Reduced low/rev clutch clearance |
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Codes 36, & 52 after overhaul. Harsh 1-2 and 4-2 shifts |
Plastic 2-4 accumulator piston |
Installed aluminum accumulator piston |
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Double bump in reverse. Shudders on upshifts |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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Double bump on 3-2 shift |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced the solenoid pack |
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Fast bind on 2-3 shift |
CVI's needed updating |
Good road test |
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Hard downshifts |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced the TCM |
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Harsh 1-2 shift |
TCM calibration issue |
Replaced the TCM with updated part |
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Harsh 1-2 shift |
Worn reducing bushing in the valve body |
Replaced reducing bushing |
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Harsh 2-1 downshift after overhaul |
CVI's needed updating (quick learn) |
32 forced 3-1 downshifts fixed this one |
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Harsh 2-3, then limp mode when hot. Sets code 53. |
Damaged accumulator bores in case |
Attempted to repair but ended up replacing the case |
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Harsh 4-3 coast downshift clunk |
Incorrect OD clutches and clearances |
Replaced the OD clutches and reset clutch clearances |
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Harsh down shifts after fluid change |
Elevated CVI's & possibly incorrect fluid |
Installed correct fluid & performed quick learn procedure |
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Harsh downshift coming to a stop |
Bad connection at TPS |
Repaired loose connection |
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Harsh forward engagement & bind in 4th |
Checkball installed in the wrong pocket |
Installed the check balls in the correct locations |
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Intermitant neutrals out in 1st, or delayed forward engagement |
Worn lip seal due to grooved piston |
Replaced inner lip seal and piston for the UD clutch |
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Locks up in neutral w/ engine running only |
Complete gear train failure |
Relaced transmission with reman unit |
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Neutrals on 1-2 shift, then won't move forward |
Missing 2-4 seal on the valve body |
Installed seal on the valve body |
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Neutrals on 2-3 shift |
Missing plugs in solenoid switch valve lineup |
Installed missing plugs |
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Neutrals on 2-3 shift. Sets codes 36 & 53 |
Stripped spline on front planetary carrier |
Replaced front planetary carrier |
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Neutrals on freeway when hot. Sets code 43: OD solenoid circuit |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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Part throttle chatter / flair up on 2-3 shift |
Cut lip seal on the od/rev piston |
Re-sealed the input clutch assembly |
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Shudder and slight flare on 3-4 shift |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced the solenoid pack |
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Shudder in all gears after overhaul |
Left out top steel in 2-4 pack |
Installed missing 2-4 steel & new friction |
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Shudder just before stopping |
TCM calibration issue |
Reprogrammed the TCM |
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Shudder on all shifts after overhaul |
Inadequate friction material |
Exchanged all tan frictions with green. |
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Shudder on all upshifts |
Possible calibration issue with valve body |
Replaced input drum, and installed Transgo shift kit™ |
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Shudders on forced 2-1 downshifts |
TCM calibration issue |
Replaced the TCM with updated part |
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Slip and bang, just before 1-2 shift |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced the solenoid pack |
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Slip and bump on 2-3 shift, neutrals on 3-4 shift |
Failed OD clutches |
Replaced the OD clutches |
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Slips in forward & reverse when cold |
TCC control valve & spring installed backwards |
Assembled valve body correctly |
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Slips on 1-2 shift |
2-4 clutch retainer snap ring popped out of case |
Installed snap ring in case properly |
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Slips on 2-3, then limp mode. Sets ratio codes. |
Broken OD hub |
Replaced OD hub |
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Transmission locks up in 2nd |
Mis-positioned check ball |
Installed check balls in correct locations |
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Will not downshift at a stop when hot. Neutrals at stops. |
Pressure loss at L/R clutch |
Replaced the L/R lip seals with D-rings |
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| Trouble Codes, Incorrect Pressures |
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COMPLAINT |
CAUSE |
CORRECTION |
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2nd gear starts, sets codes P1784 and P1775 |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced the solenoid pack |
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2nd gear starts. Code 37: Solenoid switch valve |
Missing retainer in valve body |
Correctly assembled valve body |
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41TE, Output speed signal drops out while driving. P0720 |
Internal PCM failure |
Replaced the PCM |
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Can't find information on code P1715 |
Snap-on scanner reporting incorrect DTC |
It's a solenoid code on Snap-on Scanner |
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Code 12: battery was disconnected |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Code 14: Relay output always on |
Wires shorted in loom above bell housing |
Repaired shorted wires |
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Code 15: EATX Relay always turned off |
Shorted wire near front engine support |
Repaired shorted wire |
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Code 16: Internal ROM failure |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Code 18-Engine Speed Sensor Circuit |
Failed crankshaft position sensor |
Replaced crank sensor |
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Code 19: bus inactive |
Possible broken pin in TCM wiring connector |
Replaced TCM connector |
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Code 22: 2-4 pressure switch sense circuit |
Piece of plastic lodged in valve body |
Free up stuck valves in valve body |
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Code 22: 2-4 pressure switch sense circuit |
Cross leak in valve body |
Replaced valve body |
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Code 22: 2-4 pressure switch sense circuit |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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Code 22: 2-4 pressure switch sense circuit, after overhaul |
A retainer in valve body was out of place |
Correctly assemble valve body |
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Code 26, PRNDL reading incorrectly |
Bad ground to the PRNDL switch |
Repaired ground to the PRNDL switch |
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Code 28 - check shifter signal |
PRNDL and neutral safety switch's wiring crossed |
Corrected misplaced wiring |
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Code 28: Check shifter signal. PRNDL lights irratic when engine is running |
Failed ignition switch |
Replaced ignition switch |
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Code 35: Loss of prime |
Filter clogged with lock-up clutch |
Replaced torque converter and filter |
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Code 38: TCC control circuit, after overhaul |
Defective input shaft sealing rings |
Replaced input shaft sealing rings |
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Code 38: TCC control circuit, after overhaul |
Defective rebuilt torque converter |
Replaced torque converter |
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Code 38: TCC control circuit. Lockup slip/chatter |
Failed torque converter clutch due to incorrect valve body was installed? |
Installed the correct valve body & replaced converter |
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Code 39: Gear ratio error, hesitation in reverse. Intermittant no reverse |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Code 41: Low/Rev solenoid circuit |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Code 41: Low/Rev solenoid circuit. Immediate limp mode upon startup |
Failed relay |
Replaced the EATX relay |
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Code 42: 2-4 solenoid circuit error |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Code 42: 2-4 solenoid circuit, immediate limp mode |
Failed 2-4 solenoid |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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Code 42: 2-4 solenoid circuit, then limp |
Corroded pins in TCM wiring connector |
Repaired corroded connections in TCM wiring connector |
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Code 43: OD solenoid circuit error |
Open or shorted wire |
Replaced OD solenoid wire between TCM and solenoid pack |
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Code 44: UD solenoid circuit, immediate limp |
Possible broken pin in TCM wiring connector |
Replaced TCM connector |
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Code 47: Solenoid switch valve latched in L/R position |
Undetermined |
Replaced case & pump |
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Code 48: TRD Link communication error |
Loose connection in TCM connector |
Repaired connection in TCM connector |
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Code 51: Gear ratio error in 1st. No speedo |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Code 54 after overhaul - gear ratio error in 4th |
Slipping converter clutch |
Replaced the torque converter |
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Code P0725: Engine speed sensor circuit |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced the TCM |
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Code P0755: 2-4 solenoid circuit |
Failed 2-4 solenoid |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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Code P0755: 2-4 solenoid circuit |
Intermittant short or open in wiring |
Replaced wiring from solenoid pack #8 to TCM #19 |
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Code P1698: No CCD Link to EATX |
Failed relay |
Replaced the EATX relay |
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Code P1775, solenoid switch valve stuck in TCC position |
Valve had a chunk missing from one of it's lands |
Replaced the solenoid switch valve - in valve body |
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Code P1775: Solenoid switch valve stuck in TCC position |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced the solenoid pack |
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Code P1776: solenoid switch valve latched in L/R position |
Torn sealing ring on OD accumulator piston due to poor machining of bore |
Repaired accumulator bore and replaced sealing rings |
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Code P1776: Solenoid switch valve stuck in L/R position |
Possible shift cable adjustment or failed pressure switch |
Check shift cable adjustment & solenoid pack build date. |
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Code P1776: Solenoid switch valve stuck in L/R position |
Sticking solenoid switch valve |
Free up stuck valves in valve body |
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Code P1776; Solenoid switch valve latched in L/R position |
Failed L/R pressure switch |
Replaced the solenoid pack |
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Codes 22: 2-4 pressure switch sense circuit, & 42: 2-4 solenoid circuit |
Internal solenoid pack failure, & possible open circuit |
Replaced solenoid pack & replaced wire |
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Codes 24 & 37 with no limp-in |
Broken weld inside solenoid pack |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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Codes 24, 36, 47, 52, & 53 |
Shift cable out of adjustment |
Adjusted shift cable |
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Codes 24: L/R pressure switch & 37: Solenoid switch valve |
Failed pressure switch, stuck valve |
Replaced valve body - code 37, and solenoid pack - code 24 |
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Codes 24: L/R pressure switch sense circuit, & 12: battery disconnected |
Corroded wire in pin #2 of solenoid connector |
Replaced solenoid connector |
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Codes 36, & 52 after overhaul. Harsh 1-2 and 4-2 shifts |
Plastic 2-4 accumulator piston |
Installed aluminum accumulator piston |
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Codes 37: Solenoid switch valve, & 22: 2-4 pressure switch |
Loose connection |
Re-sized connector pins at solenoid body |
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Codes 39 & 57. Delayed forward & chatters |
Valve body seperator plate was dented by dip stick upon VB install |
Replaced valve body seperator plate |
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Codes 41: Low/Rev solenoid circuit & 43: OD solenoid circuit |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Codes 43: OD solenoid circuit, & 31: OD pressure switch sense circuit |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Codes 56 & 57, loss of speedo |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Codes P0740: TCC control circuit & P1738: High temp |
Undetermined. Possible grooved input shaft sealing ring surface area |
Replaced pump stator |
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Codes P1727 & P1735, intermittant limp mode |
Scanner reporting wrong codes. Actually had P0731 & P0720 |
Replaced the output speed sensor |
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Codes P1770 & P1775. L/R cvi is too low |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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Delayed forward engagment. Code P1776 |
Blown out solenoid pack gasket |
Replaced the solenoid pack gasket |
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Failsafe mode as soon as it hits 2nd gear |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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Falls out of gear. Sets code P1739 |
Broken wire between IPM and TCM |
Ran a jumper wire between the two connectors |
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False Code P1717 w/ Snap On Scanner |
P0760 OD solenoid circuit. |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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Goes to limp mode on 1-2 shift, then no forward gears. Code 39 |
Broken 2-4 seal on valve body |
Replaced the 2-4 seal on valve body |
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Harsh 2-3, then limp mode when hot. Sets code 53. |
Damaged accumulator bores in case |
Attempted to repair but ended up replacing the case |
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Input & output speed sensor errors |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Intermittant code 42: 2-4 solenoid circuit |
Undetermined |
Replaced the TCM and the solenoid pack |
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Intermittant code 47: Solenoid switch valve stuck in Low/Rev |
Sticking solenoid switch valve |
Replaced valve body |
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Intermittant speed sensor codes & engine stalling |
Acid corrosion in harness under battery |
Repaired wiring harness |
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Intermittantly neutrals at stop & 2nd gear starts. Code P0750 |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced the TCM |
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Intermittent codes 54: gear ratio error in 4th, & 36: Fault set after shift |
Undetermined. Possibly the Vespel rings were not seated yet. |
A long drive fixed it |
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Intermittent speed ratio errors |
Loose connection at the speed sensors |
Replaced speed sensor wiring connectors |
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Kills engine at stop. Code 38: TCC control circuit |
Stuck TCC control valve in valve body |
Dislodged stuck TCC control valve |
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Limp after reverse. Codes 57, 56, 36. |
Incorrect TCM was installed |
Replaced the TCM |
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Limp mode as soon as engine is started. No codes |
Failed relay |
Replaced the EATX relay |
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Limp mode when hot. Sets code 41: Low/Rev solenoid circuit |
Loose or broken pin in solenoid connector |
Replaced solenoid connector |
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Limp mode when warm. Sets code P0725 |
Failed crank sensor |
Replaced the crank sensor |
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Limp within 30 seconds. Code 24: Low/Rev pressure switch circuit |
Cross leak in valve body |
Flat-sanded valve body |
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Misleading solenoid codes |
Internal PCM failure |
A list of defective PCM's |
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Neutrals on 2-3 shift. Sets codes 36 & 53 |
Stripped spline on front planetary carrier |
Replaced front planetary carrier |
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Neutrals on freeway when hot. Sets code 43: OD solenoid circuit |
Internal solenoid pack failure |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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No 4th. Sets code 46: 3-4 shift abort |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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No output speed sensor reading. Code P0720 |
Broken wire near output sensor connector |
Replaced the output speed sensor wiring connector |
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No reverse, and limp mode. Sets codes P0736, P0731 |
Low/rev accumulator cover snap ring came out |
Installed low/rev accumulator back into it's bore |
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Re-occuring code 31: OD Hydraulic pressure switch |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced the TCM |
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Repeat code 22: 2-4 pressure switch sense circuit |
Shorted wiring near starter |
Repaired shorted wiring |
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Repeat code 24: Low/Rev pressure switch sense circuit |
Wire chewed through by rodent |
Repaired open wire |
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Repeat limp mode w/ solenoid codes |
Broken wire for solenoid circuit |
Ran a new wire from TCM to solenoid pack. |
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Sets code 24: Low/Rev pressure switch circuit |
Internal TCM failure |
Replaced TCM |
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Sets codes 37 solenoid switch valve and 24 L/R pressure switch |
Failed solenoid and/or pressure switch |
Replaced solenoid pack |
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Shifts 1-2 then goes to limp. Code P0731: Gear ratio error in 1st |
Failed speed sensor |
Replaced the input speed sensor |
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Slips forward and reverse. Codes 24, 51, & 36 |
Missing retainer in valve body |
Correctly assemble valve body |
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SnapOn FD Undocumented code |
Programming error in scanner |
P0403: EGR Solenoid circuit shorted or open |
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Will not move forward, good reverse. Sets loss of prime code |
Incorrect solenoid gasket was used |
Installed correct gasket |
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