March 2007 Issue
Issue Summary:
After replacement of either the transaxle or the TCM, the transmission exhibits either a neutral condition after reaching 6 mph or a harsh 2-1 coast down-shift.
After transaxle replacement, the vehicle may exhibit erratic shifts or diagnostic trouble codes related to gear-ratio errors.
February 2007 Issue
In This Issue
GM 4T65-E: P0742: TCC System Stuck On
January 2007 Issue
Issue Summary:
A 2002-2003 Volkswagen Jetta with a 2.0-liter ultra-low-emission gas engine and the 01M transmission may exhibit a long, delayed engagement into drive when cold.
An F4E-111 transaxle in 1998-and-up Kia vehicles may exhibit a harsh 1-2 upshift or multiple solenoid-circuit faults after overhaul.
After a rebuild or fluid change, Jaguar, Land Rover Freelander and VW vehicles with the JF506E transmission may have no reverse and barely any forward movement.
In any vehicle except a Mazda, the JF506E will not have a filler tube or dipstick.
In a JF506E, a reduction band that is out of adjustment may cause gear-ratio errors to be stored, and the transmission may chatter in forward and reverse.
Some Volvo models equipped with the AW 55-50 transaxle may exhibit a neutral bang on take-off before or after overhaul.
December 2006 Issue
In This Issue
Ford/Lincoln/Jaguar: Pressure-Control-Solenoid Performance Codes
November 2006 Issue
In This Issue
Lexus A761E: Preliminary Information
October 2006 Issue
Issue Summary:
Some 1994-95 Isuzu Troopers with the 4L30-E may exhibit code 37, which will cause limp mode.
A 1995-97 Volkswagen/Audi with an O1M neutralizes either during an upshift into 4th gear or while operating in 4th gear.
After overhaul, 2001-and-up Ford vehicles equipped with the 4R70W, 4R70E or 4R75E may exhibit a 2-3 neutral upshift.
September 2006 Issue
In This Issue
Volkswagen/Audi: Parts Mismatch
August 2006 Issue
Issue Summary:
We provide exploded views of the Aisin Seiki 450-43LE valve body and identification of its components.
Before or after overhaul, some Volvo models equipped with the AW 55-50 SN transaxle may exhibit a neutral bang on takeoff.
July 2006 Issue
Issue Summary:
After overhaul of a 4T65-E, the vehicle does not move after remaining stationary for a prolonged period.
After transmission exchange or valve-body replacement in a vehicle with a 4T40/45-E, the TCM stores code P1810 for the transmission-fluid pressure-switch assembly immediately after engine start-up.
Certain Dodge/Jeep trucks with 45RFE/545RFE transmissions may exhibit a complaint of a harsh 2-3 upshift accompanied by a clunk or shudder when accelerating, or a harsh 4-5 upshift or 5-4 downshift.
Some 1999 Ford F-Series Super Duty vehicles with the 4R100 transmission and 7.3-liter diesel may exhibit what appears to be a flare-up on either the 2-3 or 3-4 upshift.
June 2006 Issue
In This Issue
Shift Groups: Principles of Operation
Assembly Difficulties: K3 Hub and Rear Sun Gear
May 2006 Issue
Issue Summary:
In Dodge trucks & vans with RE rear-wheel-drive units, the transmission shuttle-shifts, and governor pressure and governor-pressure-sensor voltage are erratic.
Electronic noise on the TPS-signal wire is the most-likely cause of RE RWD transmissions cycling in and out of lockup.
In 1990-93 Honda Accords equipped with an “S” or “Sport” light, the light stays on all the time. In other vehicles the “D4” light remains on.
Broken pump gears and/or a severely damaged pump assembly may result in no movement in Dodge, Chrysler, Hyundai & Mitsubishi vehicles with F4A41/42/51-series transaxles.
April 2006 Issue
Issue Summary:
At the start of production for the 1997 model year the input shaft has been redesigned in the area of the O-ring groove at the torque-converter end.
After overhaul, vehicles equipped with the MP6 or MP7 transaxle may exhibit a complaint of falling out of Drive at a stop or a slipping condition on takeoff.
Before or after overhaul, vehicles equipped with the MP6 or MP7 transaxle may exhibit a slight engagement delay in “D” and/or a binding condition in reverse.
Before or after overhaul, vehicles equipped with the MP6 or MP7 transaxle may exhibit delayed or no reverse when hot.
1996-and-up vehicles equipped with the TAAT transaxle may exhibit harsh upshifts and/or down-shifts and may have diagnostic trouble code P0746 or P0789.
