June 2003 Issue
Issue Summary:
Before or after overhaul, 1989-95 vehicles equipped with E4OD transmissions may exhibit a delayed bang shift into reverse.
Beginning at the start of production for the 1999 model year, some models of the THM 4T65-E were produced with an internal mode switch, attached to the selector detent inside the transmission side cover.
May 2003 Issue
Issue Summary:
The LJ4A-EL transaxle in a Mazda Millenia with a 2.3-liter (KJ) engine can experience severe friction damage and premature failure.
Before or after overhaul, Volkswagen/Audi vehicles equipped with 01M, 01N and 01P transaxles may exhibit a harsh 1-2 upshift, firmer-than-normal engagements, and firm upshifts to 3rd and 4th.
April 2003 Issue
Issue Summary:
4R44E/4R55E or 5R55E units in 4WD Ford Explorers fall out of gear while either on throttle or coasting, and at times there is a ratcheting noise.
Chrysler LH vehicles with 3.5-liter engines may experience a code 1391 after transmission replacement.
Line rise in Chrysler 904, 727, 500/618 and pre-1996 RE units is sluggish and, in many instances, insufficient.
1996 and newer full-size V-6 Ram Cargo Vans with three-speed 999T transmissions produce a code P0740 after overhaul.
Some 2000-01 Ram Vans, Dakotas, Ram trucks and Durangos may exhibit a flashing Check Engine Light, caused by code P1740.
Before or after overhaul, Chrysler or Jeep vehicles with 42RE-46RE transmissions may exhibit stalling in Reverse or repeated planetary failure.
March 2003 Issue
Issue Summary:
After an overhaul during which the channel plate is replaced, a THM 4T40-E may have various stuck valves caused by mysterious metal particles.
Before and/or after rebuild of a THM 4T40-E, the vehicle illuminates the check engine lamp and stores code P1887 or P0742 in memory.
After overhaul and replacement of the torque converter in a THM 4T60-E, code P1870 – transaxle component slipping – occurs during the road test.
In a THM 4T60-E, an incorrect pressure switch or one that is stuck closed can cause no or a late 1-2 shift or cause the unit to fall back to third gear after attempting a 3-4 shift.
Some 1995-96 Buick Century and Oldsmobile Ciera vehicles with the 3.1-liter engine and THM 4T60-E may exhibit 3rd-gear starts and the air conditioner not working because of a blown in-line fuse.
February 2003 Issue
Issue Summary:
Dodge and Jeep trucks with 5.9-liter Cummins diesel engines may experience premature convert-er-clutch failure.
Some RE and RH transmissions (the 500/518/618 transmissions with or without a governor-pressure solenoid) may experience a premature low/reverse-band burnout immediately after overhaul.
Some 1996-99 vehicles equipped with the 42-47RE transmissions may exhibit a continual trouble code 1762 – governor-sensor offset volts or drift too low or too high – before or after overhaul.
1989 and later A518, 46RE and 47RE units may exhibit a late or no shift into third under various temperature conditions.
Chrysler Corp. redesigned the housing for the rear (direct) clutch on the A500 (42RE) transmission during the 1998-99 model years on some models.
January 2003 Issue
Issue Summary:
Accumulator springs that have been installed incorrectly, or accumulator-piston shafts that are scored or worn and are interfering with accumulator-piston movement, can cause various shift-quality complaints.
On some 1996 and 1997 Ford Taurus and Sable models, the PCM may have been reprogrammed to eliminate TCC operation during normal driving conditions.
December 2002 Issue
Issue Summary:
Before or after overhaul, Volkswagen/Audi vehicles equipped with the 01M transaxle may exhibit no forward engagement or a slipping condition on take-off in first gear.
Beginning at the start of production for 1999 models, all THM 4L80-E transmissions were built with a revised manual-2nd band that is wider than the previous design.
Beginning at the start of production for all 1999-model THM 4L80-E transmissions, the planetary pinions on both carriers were produced 10% thicker than in the previous models.
Some 1995-96 Buick Century and Oldsmobile Ciera vehicles equipped with the 3.1-liter engine and the THM 4T40-E transaxle may exhibit a condition of third-gear starts and the air conditioner not working.
Some 1993-95 Cadillacs equipped with the THM 4T80-E transaxle may illuminate the Service Engine Soon lamp and store P080 as a current code. After you try to clear the code, it remains as a hard code.
Before and/or after rebuild of a THM 4T40-E, the vehicle illuminates the Check Engine lamp and stores code P1887 or P0742 in memory.
November 2002 Issue
Issue Summary:
Ford introduced a new-design sun shell with tabs added to the center of the sun-shell slots in the 4R100 as a running change during the 2000 model year.
Starting with the 2000 model year on all AX4N transaxles and 2001 on all AX4S transaxles, Ford Motor Co. introduced a new-design pump bearing that includes an integrated seal.
When the bolts attaching the pump to the converter housing in the Ford A4LD, 4R55E, 5R55E, 5R55N or 5R55W are being tightened, the threads in one or more of the bolt holes may strip out, requiring repair using the Heli-Coil® method.
Beginning in the 2000 model year, as a running change to the A670 (31TH) and A604 (41TE), DaimlerChrysler introduced a new-design final-drive cross-shaft retainer and eliminated the retaining pin.
October 2002 Issue
In This Issue
1987-90 Acura Legend: Controller Locations
When a code is stored in 1987-90 Acura Legends, there may be confusion in locating the A/T controller to read the blinking light for codes. In many cases the technician has mistakenly located the engine controller or is trying to find and jump a diagnostic connector that doesn’t exist.
September 2002 Issue
Issue Summary:
After rebuild, 4R44/55E and 5R55E units may exhibit delayed engagement when hot.
Some full-size GM four-wheel-drive trucks may experience a “Service 4WD” indicator light that remains on.
After replacement of the turbine-speed sensor, Ford/Mazda CD4Es may experience a persistent gear-ratio error.
In Daewoo Lanos, Nubira and Leganza, there may be a variety of drivability complaints after repairs.
Technicians may encounter difficulty removing torque-converter bolts in some GM units.
Using the factory-specified fluid is essential with ZF automatic transmissions.
Driveline vibration may occur under certain condi-tions in 2000-model GM trucks with a 4L60-E.
August 2002 Issue
Issue Summary:
A 4T80-E may exhibit suddenly firm shifts accompanies by intermittent ratio codes P0731 and P0732.
After a valve-body exchange during either a rebuild or a repair, an AX4S/AXODE exhibits a harsh upshift into 2nd gear. No codes are present, and a pressure check verifies that line pressure is within specifications.
A new drain-plug transmission kit is available to prevent leaks from the oil-pan plug on Toyota models.
July 2002 Issue
Issue Summary:
Fluid foaming in the 41TE may be caused by the cooler bypass valve in the case under the pump.
Delayed bang engagement on the Honda Civic HX may be caused by several reasons, one of which is a stretched steel belt slipping in the pulleys.
After replacement of a turbine-speed sensor, Ford/Mazda CD4Es may experience a persistent gear-ratio error.
We also have included a special conversion procedure for Mazda-to-Ford ID
