March 2011 Issue
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45RFE • 545RFE
Dodge trucks: DTC P0715 and/or slow PRNDL response
45RFE/545RFE: Pulls forward in neutral
Jeep 545RFE: Misleading codes
February 2011 Issue
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Ford 5R110W: Repeated breakage of coast-clutch housing
Mitsubishi F4A40/50, F5A50 series: Gear-ratio-error codes
Mitsubishi F4A40/50, F5A50-series: Harsh 3rd and harsh downshifts
January 2011 Issue
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Volkswagen 09A/Mazda JA5A-EL; Jaguar & Land Rover JF506E: Solenoid identification
Nissan RE5R05A: TCM fuse blows
December 2010 Issue
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Chrysler/Dodge 41TES/42RLE-VLP: Variable-line-pressure solenoid and sensor
November 2010 Issue
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Audi/VW 09M/09G/TF60-SN: Harsh shifts into reverse, third and fifth gears
VW 09A & 09G: 2-3 flare, harsh 3-4; double-bump 2-3 and/or downshift clunks
Summary:
Before or after overhaul, vehicles equipped with the 09M/09G/TF60-SN transmission may exhibit a complaint of harsh reverse, third and fifth gears when hot.
After overhaul, vehicles equipped with the 09A may exhibit a 2-3 flare and a harsh application into fourth. On vehicles equipped with the 09G the complaint may be a double bump on the 2-3 and/or downshift clunks.
October 2010 Issue
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Mitsubishi F4A40/50 or F5A50 Series Transmissions: Harsh upshift to third and/or harsh downshifts
Volkswagen 09A/Mazda JA5A-EL; Jaguar & Land Rover JF506E: Solenoid identification
Isuzu 4L30-E: Stuck in first gear
Summary:
Some 2004-up Mitsubishi vehicles with the F4A40/50 or F5A50 series transaxles may exhibit a harsh upshift into third gear and/or harsh downshifts after overhaul.
Different car manufacturers using the 09A (JA5A-EL, JF506E) use different names for the same solenoids, creating confusion in diagnosis of solenoid codes.
A 4L30-E in an Isuzu Trooper or Rodeo is stuck in first gear, and the TCM is giving the shift-solenoid command for first gear only.
September 2010 Issue
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Ford FNR5/Mazda 5NR5: Preliminary information
August 2010 Issue
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ZF 5HP24: Chronic front-seal leak
ZF 5HP24: Neutralization; chatter
2003-04 Range Rover ZF 5HP24: Late shifts, neutralizing
45RFE & 545RFE: Assembly tip
July 2010 Issue
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Ford/Mazda 4F27E/FN4A-EL: Delayed engagement/low pressure
Ford 4F27E: 2-3 upshift concerns
Dodge/Jeep 42RLE: Low power in reverse
Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep RE-Series Transmission
Issue Summary:
After overhaul, Ford and Mazda vehicles equipped with the 4F27E/FN4A-EL transaxle may exhibit a delayed engagement or a low-pressure condition.
Before or after overhaul, a Ford vehicle equipped with the 4F27E transaxle may exhibit a complaint of a sliding or flared 2-3 upshift.
A 2005-2006 Dodge truck or Jeep with a 42RLE has a lack of power when backing up an incline while loaded or pulling a trailer.
A new governor-solenoid conversion kit is available for the RE-series transmission to improve reliability and performance.
June 2010 Issue
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4L60/65/70-E: Pump and input-shaft usage
GM 6L80: Slips in forward, sets DTC P2728
Freightliner/Dodge Sprinter: 722.6/NAG1 limp mode
Issue Summary:
Incorrect interchange of pump covers and input shafts in 1997-2006 GM vehicles with 4L60/65/70-E transmissions can cause a variety of problems.
GM vehicles equipped with the 6L80 transmission may exhibit a complaint of a slip on takeoff in the forward ranges, typically in first gear, and code P2723 or P2728 may be present.
On Freightliner/Dodge Sprinter vans with roof-mounted electric ventilation fans, the transmission may go into limp mode when the fans turn on.
May 2010 Issue
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Honda/Acura MGHA family: Neutralizing on downshift to first
Honda/Acura BYBA/MGHA family: Gear noise
Honda/Acura BAXA/B7XA family: Tie-up in reverse when hot
Honda CR-V & Element: Severe body damage
April 2010 Issue
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5L40-E/A5S 390R: Accumulator specifications and identification
