October 2009 Issue
In This Issue
Nissan RE5R05A: First- and Second-Design Valve Bodies
September 2009 Issue
Issue Summary:
A Ford truck equipped with a 5R110W transmission exhibits erratic shifts, intermittent operation of the transmission-fluid-temperature gauge and no Tow/Haul mode function.
A Ford Motor Co. vehicle with the 5R110W
TorqShift transmission has only 5th gear and reverse and displays DTC P0657 either before or after overhaul.
The speed-control deactivation switch in 1994-2002 Ford trucks and SUVs can cause an underhood fire by dripping brake fluid onto a nearby electrical connector that carries system voltage at all times.
August 2009 Issue
Issue Summary:
In a vehicle equipped with an Allison MT545, shifts are either too soft or too harsh, and the friction plates may be burned.
A vehicle with an Allison MT545 returns with a leak from the front of the transmission and a slight vibration at higher engine speeds.
Before or after overhaul, a GM vehicle equipped with an Allison 1000/2000 transmission may have no upshifts, and code P0708 is stored.
A GM vehicle equipped with an Allison 1000/2000 transmission neutralizes at highway speeds, and code P0735 is stored.
July 2009 Issue
Issue Summary:
A 2000-up Nissan vehicle with the RE4R01A or RE4F04A has a complaint of a slightly delayed 1-2 upshift and a quick over-speed or cut-loose on the 2-3 shift.
A Subaru vehicle with the 4-EAT-Phase II may exhibit a slight delayed forward engagement and will have no reverse. When the engine is shut off the vehicle lurches backward.
A Mitsubishi vehicle with the F4A51 transaxle has no forward movement when the headlamps are turned on.
Before or after overhaul, a Nissan/Infiniti with the RE5R05A may exhibit various upshift complaints.
June 2009 Issue
Issue Summary:
A 1995-2000 Hummer H1 enters the shop with an unexplained transmission-fluid loss, venting from the transfer case or transmission fluid contaminating the air filter.
1999-and-up Ford vehicles with the AX4S transaxle may exhibit a short delay followed by a bang when engaging any forward range.
Ford vehicles equipped with the AX4N/4F50N transaxle may exhibit a short delay followed by a bang when engaging any forward range.
After overhaul, Ford vehicles equipped with the AX4S, AX4N or 4F50N may exhibit a complaint of no third gear.
May 2009 Issue
Issue Summary:
A Honda vehicle equipped with a BAXA/B7XA-family transmission exhibits flared or slipping upshifts before or after overhaul.
A Mitsubishi or Hyundai vehicle with an F4A40/50-series transmission comes back after overhaul with the second-clutch plates burnt and code P0732 stored.
Before or after overhaul, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated on a Honda vehicle equipped with a BAXA/B7XA-family transmission and code P1705 is stored.
April 2009 Issue
Issue Summary:
A damaged bridge seal can result in pressure loss, causing a ZF 6HP26 in a 2002 BMW 745Li to be stuck in park.
After overhaul, a Honda vehicle with an MGHA-family transmission exhibits wrong-gear starts, and various solenoid DTCs may be stored.
Some 2002 Mazda MPVs can have harsh shifts with the MIL illuminated and/or the OD light flashing, and no DTCs stored.
Engine speed in a 2006 Honda Civic with a CVT sometimes stays around 4,000 rpm during deceleration as the vehicle is being driven straight ahead.
March 2009 Issue
Issue Summary:
After overhaul, a BMW or 2000 or later Isuzu with the 4L30-E has no reverse and binds in second gear.
A ZF 6HP26 appears to be leaking from the area of the pan gasket.
After overhaul, a Saturn Ion or Vue that came in with a flared 2-3 shift still has the 2-3 shift flare, and now there is a flare on the 3-4 shift and shifts are erratic and harsh.
A Saturn S Series comes into the shop with code P1624 set and a code definition of “Customer Snapshot Data Available.”
February 2009 Issue
Issue Summary:
Ford vehicles from the 2004 model year up equipped with the 4F50N transaxle may exhibit a 1-2 slide bang before or after overhaul.
1999-and-up Ford vehicles equipped with the AX4S transaxle may exhibit a 1-2 neutral condition after overhaul.
Before or after overhaul, a BMW/Isuzu with the 4L30-E transmission exhibits soft or flared upshifts, slipping or gear-ratio-error codes.
A 2007 GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, Pontiac G6, or Saturn Aura or Outlook equipped with a 6T70 transaxle may develop a problem illuminating the “Check Engine” lamp, with one or more codes present.
January 2009 Issue
Issue Summary:
A break or short in wiring or possible failure of the tow/haul mode switch can cause tow/haul mode to be inactive and may set code B2722.
Loss of AFL-valve pressure can result in a neutral condition either during or immediately after the shift to fourth gear in a 4L80-E.
A Saturn Vue with the AF33-5 transmission in limp mode with code P0717 set may have a faulty input-speed sensor.
December 2008 Issue
In This Issue
Dodge 48RE: Valve-Body Hydraulic Differences
November 2008 Issue
Issue Summary:
In the 2004 model year, Chrysler redesigned the solenoid pack in the 45RFE to reduce operational noise by using internal solenoids.
Chrysler vehicles equipped with the 45RFE or 545RFE may exhibit a binding condition on the 3-4 or 4-5 upshift that may be accompanied by a pressure-switch code.
