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 3L80, TH400, TH475, TH375
Fluid foaming Check filter and intake pipe and o-rings

EARLY OR Check fluid level

Fluid ok Monitor vacuum at modulator - check line pressure Replace governor
SOFT SHIFT and condition

Fluid burnt Unit failure

Check vacuum at If harsh shift only, send valve body In rare cases
modulator - test could be
LATE, HARSH,
drive with kickdown internal (pump)
OR NO SHIFT Late - harsh or no shift, clean governor
switch unplugged problem

ERRATIC In rare cases, could be

SHIFT Monitor vacuum to modulator and clean governor Send valve body
modulator or modulator valve

LATE OR NO DOWNSHIFT ON COAST DOWN Clean governor Send valve body

HARSH DOWNSHIFTS Monitor vacuum at modulator Send valve body In rare cases, may be an
internal (pump) problem

Connect test light to wire at

single-wire connector on the left Test light lights up Send valve body
NO KICKDOWN side of the trans - turn ignition
switch on - push accelerator all the
Test light doesn't light up Vehicle problem - check
way to the floor
transmission control fuse at fuse
panel and check kickdown switch

Check fluid level

SLIPPING, CHATTERING, Fluid burnt Unit failure
and condition On diesels, check
SHUDDERING vacuum regulator valve
Fluid ok Check line pressure and pull pan

Just running out Check pump bolts and seal - check for tool gauge in sealing area

From bellhousing Slinging around bellhousing Check converter for cracks

Cooler fittings to case Check for cracked case Use sealer (liquid only) on fitting threads

LEAKS Governor cover Check bolt torque Make sure cover is flat Reseal

Breather tube Fluid level over filled Overheating or restricted cooler Internal problem

Pan Check bolt torque Check for warped or bent pan rail

Extension housing Check seal bushing and for tool gouges in the seal to Warranty coverage on
housing area - check yoke for wear or burrs seal for one time only

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 3L80, TH400, TH475, TH375 - cont.
From bellhousing Pump or converter failure

NOISE In all gears except 3rd Planetary failure

In all gears - changes with road speed Check driveline Possible internal failure

Delayed Check manual valve adjustment Most likely an internal failure

ENGAGEMENT Check fluid level Harsh Check vacuum at modulator - Possible internal problem
PROBLEMS and condition Check VRV if ok, check line pressure
on diesels
Soft or slipping on engagement Internal problem

Fluid burnt Internal problem

Line pressure specs: If kickdown switch is activated,

pressure will be 90 - 110 psi. The
Neutral @ 1000rpm / 55 - 70 psi pressure regulator and boost valves
Drive @ 1000 rpm / 60 - 90 psi are in the pump
Reverse @ 1000 rpm 95 - 150 psi

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\3L80two 5/2000
 4L60E
Built between See Bulletin #66-71-03 and
Pull codes, If 95 or 96, 8/95 and 2/14/96 repair accordingly
EARLY OR
SOFT SHIFT check fluid level model, check
and condition build date
Fluid burnt Internal problem

Internal Problem If it sets a clip code, check VSS circuit

Fluid burnt
before replacing unit
Pull codes,
LATE, HARSH,
check fluid level
OR NO SHIFT
and condition Fluid ok
Sweep TPS and check VSS signal, Send valve Internal problem
check for updated PCM calibrations body

Internal problem
Pull codes, Fluid burnt
ERRATIC check fluid
SHIFT level and Check wiring Sweep TPS and Send valve Internal
condition Fluid ok connectors check VSS signal body problem

Pull codes, look for 3 - 2

Yes solenoid code Send 3 - 2 solenoid
Ask
LATE OR NO Stuck in 3rd gear
Trans
DOWNSHIFT ON until vehicle is
Pull codes, look for Solenoid codes , send all shift Tech
COAST DOWN shut off? No
solenoid codes solenoids
No solenoid codes - send valve
body and Tran X

Fluid burnt Internal problem

HARSH Pull codes,
DOWNSHIFTS check fluid level Send Possible
and condition Fluid ok High pressure may be valve vehicle
caused by a trouble code body problem

NO KICKDOWN Pull codes, check fluid Check TPS voltage range and make Send valve body Ask Trans Tech
level and condition sure accelerator linkage has full travel

If vehicle was built between Pull codes, Pull pan to Ask Trans
SLIPPING, CHATTERING, SHUDDERING 8/95 and 2/14/96, see Bulletin check fluid level confirm if Tech
66-71-03 and repair accordingly and condition internal problem

From bellhousing Check front seal and pump bushing, check converter for cracks

From vent tube Fluid level over-filled Internal problem

LEAKS From servo cover Servo cover seal, check case for cracks or gouges

From governor cover Reseal cover, check case for cracks or gouges

From pan Repair, check pan rail for warpage

CONTINUE NEXT PAGE

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\4L60E 4/2000
 4L60E
CONTINUED

From bellhousing Pump problem

NOISE In all gears except 3rd Planetary failure

In all gears Make sure it's not a vehicle problem Ask Trans Tech

Harsh Pull codes May be caused by a trouble code Ask Trans Tech

Soft

ENGAGEMENT Pull Check linkage Ask Trans Tech

PROBLEMS codes adjustment

Delayed

Harsh, soft, or delayed - fluid burnt Unit failure

Pressure regulator valve and boost valve are in the pump.

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\4L60E2nd 4/200
 4L80E
EARLY OR SOFT SHIFT Pull codes Check line pressure Ask Trans Tech

LATE, HARSH, OR NO SHIFT Pull codes and check speed sensors Check line pressure Ask Trans
Tech

ERRATIC SHIFT Pull codes and check wiring connections Monitor shift commands
and shift with a manual
LATE OR NO DOWNSHIFT ON COUNT DOWN Pull codes shifter - such as a TRAN X

HARSH DOWNSHIFTS Pull codes Send force motor, boost valve, and pressure Ask
regulator valve (valves are in pump , but are Trans
accessible from pan) Tech

No Kickdown Check TPS and accelerator linkage travel

SLIPPING, CHATTERING, SHUDDERING Check fluid level and condition, pull Internal problem
codes, check for sensor related failure

Locate leak, check for cracks or tool Prone to driveline problem

LEAKS gouges on area of leak, repair as needed causing case breakage or cracks
on right side from rear up to vent

Changes with Pump or input

engine speed area failure
NOISE Make sure it's in the trans
and not in the vehicle
Changes with Make sure it's not the carrier
road speed bearing or the differential

Soft or Unplug harness - if still soft or

delayed delayed, has an internal problem,
ENGAGEMENT
Pull codes
PROBLEMS
Harsh Force motor (EPC) problem or pressure
regulator and boost valve problem (all parts
accessible by pulling pan)

Pressure regulator valve and boost valve are in the pump. Failsafe is 2nd gear and reverse.

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\4L80E 4/2000
 700R4 - 4L60
Check TV pressure then
Early or soft shift Check fluid level Fluid ok check governor Send
and condition Valve body

Fluid burnt Unit failure

Possible pump
Late, harsh or Check fluid level (internal)
no shift and condition Neutrals out problem

Fluid ok Check TV pressure Send valve body

then check governor

Erratic shift See if TV cable is sticking Governor may Valve body Possible pump
binding or dragging be dragging problem problem (very rare)

Late or no downshift on coast down Governor dragging Valve body problem

Harsh downshifts TV pressure too high or cable sticking Valve body problem

No kickdown Make sure accelerator pedal is reaching wide open throttle TV pressure too low Valve body problem

Fluid ok Check TV pressure

Slipping, Chattering, Check fluid level
Shuddering and condition
Fluid burnt Unit failure

From bellhousing Front seal - check pump bushing, check converter for cracks

From vent tube Possible valve body problem Internal problem

Leaks From servo cover Servo cover seal - check case for cracks or gouges

From governor cover Reseal cover - check case, for cracks or gouges

From pan Repair - check pan rail for warpage

If unit was just installed and has a
late shift, check pressure. If 110 - 120
From bellhousing Pump problem
PSI, unit is in failsafe. Pull the cable
tight, start engine and adjust pressure
Noise In all gears except 3rd Planetary failure from high down to spec. 700's will do
a 4 - 2 kickdown under 60 MPH.
In all gears Gear train or bearing failure

Harsh In failsafe TV pressure too high Internal problem

Soft Check manual valve adjustment TV pressure too low Internal problem
Engagement
problems
Delayed Check fluid level and condition If fluid is foaming, check filter to pump seal and housing Internal
problem

Harsh, soft or delayed - fluid burnt Unit failure

n:\common\pdq\flowtrans\700R4-4L60 4/2000
 A4LD
Fluid burnt Internal failure

Check fluid
EARLY OR Send modulator,
level and
SOFT SHIFT
condition Check throttle valve linkage valve body, and
adjustment and monitor governor (install
Fluid ok vacuum signal at modulator in that order)

When cold on Governor is sticking

the first shift * #1 problem *
LATE, HARSH,
OR NO SHIFT

Check fluid level Check throttle valve linkage Send modulator, governor, and
and condition adjustment and vacuum at modulator valve body (install in that order)

ERRATIC Check for binding throttle valve linkage Send valve body and governor
SHIFT and kinked vacuum line to modulator (install in that order)

LATE OR NO DOWNSHIFT ON COAST DOWN Send governor and valve body (install in that order)

HARSH
DOWNSHIFTS Unplug main harness connector - see if vacuum at modulator rises on deceleration Send valve body

NO KICKDOWN Check cable adjustment Send valve body

Check shift cable

SLIPPING, CHATTERING, SHUDDERING Check fluid level and condition adjustment and pull pan Internal problem

From pan Retorque pan bolts Check pan rail for warpage - check case and bolt holes for cracks

LEAKS From bellhousing Check pump bushing and converter Prone to engine - transmission alignment problems -
it is almost always the fault of the engine

Between main case and bellhousing Replace unit

See if flex plate is broken - very common problem due to engine -

transmission alignment problems that are usually the fault of the engine
NOISE
From bellhousing
Possible pump problem

Delayed Check vacuum at modulator - should be 18 - 20 " Send modulator and valve body (install in that order)
ENGAGEMENT
PROBLEMS

Harsh Check shift cable adjustment Internal problem

3 - 4 shift and lock-up are commanded by the computer - these two solenoids can set codes -
governor stuck or sticking is a very common problem.
 AOD
EARLY OR Check fluid level and condition TV pressure too low, Valve body problem - replace valve body
SOFT SHIFT check and adjust

Late, harsh, TV pressure too high - Governor stuck or Valve body problem - replace valve body
or no shift check and adjust dragging - clean governor

ERRATIC TV cable dragging or sticking -

SHIFT may need new cable
One gear affected - All gears affected - 1st shift late - rest of shifts
send valve body clean governor stacked - clean governor

LATE OR NO DOWNSHIFT Governor sticking - clean governor Shift valve in valve body sticking - send valve body
ON COAST DOWN

HARSH Sticking valve in valve body - send valve body

TV cable dragging on deceleration - may need new cable
DOWNSHIFTS

NO KICKDOWN TV pressure too low - check and adjust Acceleration linkage not achieving wide open throttle -
repair or replace parts as needed

In 1st, 2nd, or reverse - Clutch or band failure -

internal problem Ok internal problem
SLIPPING, Check fluid
CHATTERING, level and
SHUDDERING condition In 3rd and/or 4th gear Check TV pressure Low Clutch or band failure - possibly
caused by vehicle problem or
improper installation

Only after sitting Check front pan bolts The same as with any
LEAKS Leaking from other leaks - check for
bellhousing gouges or cracks in
Only when running Front pump seal, o-ring or bolts area of leak

In bellhousing area Possible pump problem

NOISE In all gears Possible internal bearing failure

In all gears except 3rd Planetary gear train problem

Boost valve or
pressure regulator
Harsh engagement TV pressure too high - check and adjust valve sticking -
Engagement replace valve body
problems Check fluid level
Incorrect manual valve adjustment -
Delayed engagement check and adjust Internal problem

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\AOD 4/2000
 AODE, AODEW, 4R70W
Pull codes - check fluid level and condition Early shifts Monitor shift commands - most likely a vehicle problem

EARLY OR
SOFT SHIFT Check bulletins* Soft shift Most likely an internal problem

Pull codes - check fluid level and condition Affects one gear Possible valve body problem

LATE, HARSH,
OR NO SHIFT Check bulletins* Monitor computer Possible internal problem
Affects all gears

Pull codes - check fluid level and condition Use a shift monitor and manual shifter (Tran X, etc.) to determine
if trans or vehicle related. Trans problem would likely be valve
body related - vehicle problem could be wiring or VSS
ERRATIC
SHIFT Check bulletins*

LATE OR NO
DOWNSHIFT ON Monitor computer signals - most like a valve body problem Possible internal trans problem
COAST DOWN

HARSH Pull codes - check fluid level TPS adjustment or

Possible valve Possible internal
DOWNSHIFTS and condition - may be high high idle speed are
body problem trans problem
pressure caused by failsafe two possibilities

NO KICKDOWN Check TPS and acceleration linkage range Possible valve body problem
Possible internal trans problem

Pull codes - check fluid level and condition Has a slipping code but fluid is ok Check VSS

SLIPPING,
CHATTERING, Check bulletins* Fluid burnt Most likely an internal trans problem
SHUDDERING

Only after sitting Try sealer on front pan bolts

From bellhousing When running Front pump seal - check bushing and converter hub

LEAKS From pan Check pan rail for warpage Pump o-ring - check case for gouges

Other areas Locate source of leak If slinging around bellhousing, check for cracked converter

Check bolt torque, check for cracks, check for tool gouges

In bellhousing area Possible pump problem *Several bulletins on shift or shudder

complaints requiring PCM being repro-
NOISE In all gears Drive line noise or internal bearing failure
grammed, also other unique problems.
The 1-2 and 2-3 shift accumulators are in
the case - not in the valve body . Pressure
In all gears except 3rd Planetary gear train problem
regulator is in the valve body

ENGAGEMENT
PROBLEMS Does it have the updated TR/MLPS Pull codes - check fluid level and condition Possible internal problem

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\AODE 4/2000
 AXOD
EARLY OR Check fluid level and Check TV pressure at port above top Possible valve body problem - if unit
SOFT SHIFT condition cooler line and adjust as needed must be removed to access valve
body, do not replace valve body

Check TV pressure at port Stripped governor gear Possible valve body problem
LATE, HARSH, Check fluid level and
above top cooler line and - possible internal - if unit must be removed to
OR NO SHIFT condition
adjust as needed problem, access valve body, do not
replace valve body

ERRATIC Possible valve body problem - if unit must be removed to

SHIFT TV cable may be sticking
access valve body, do not replace valve body

LATE OR NO
DOWNSHIFT ON Possible governor problem Possible valve body problem - if unit must be removed to access
valve body, do not replace valve body
COAST DOWN

HARSH Check TV pressure - see if line pressure responds to Possible valve body problem - if unit must be removed to
DOWNSHIFTS throttle signal or if it stays on too high access valve body, do not replace valve body

Possible valve body problem - if unit must be removed to

NO KICKDOWN TV pressure may be too low
access valve body, do not replace valve body

Fluid burnt Now ok Drive for 20 minutes and recheck

unit - was not hot enough when
SLIPPING, Check fluid level, fluid was checked. Fluid
CHATTERING, condition, and Add two temperature must be 150 -180
SHUDDERING TV pressure Fluid and TV ok quarts of fluid No help degrees to check properly

Internal problem

Side pan Repair

Bottom pan Covered under 500 miles

LEAKS

Channel plate (chain cover) or case Replace unit

Bellhousing Check stator support (it is soft material) and convertor bushing for seeping - if scored, replace unit

Temperature of this trans is very important

In all gears except 3rd
NOISE Changes with engine speed
Changed with road speed
Planetary failure when checking fluid level. If not fully warmed
up, fluid will check ok, but will be approx.
Pump failure or chain and sprockets 2 quarts low. Final check fluid level often
after at least 20 minutes of driving drive.
Final drive failure

If TV pressure will not respond to adjustment - possible

valve body problem if unit must be removed to access
Harsh Check TV pressure valve body, do not replace valve body
ENGAGEMENT Check fluid level
PROBLEMS
Soft Make sure unit was 150 -180 degrees Internal problem
when fluid was checked

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\AXOD 4/2000
 C6
Check vacuum hose Gas engine
to modulator for
EARLY OR Check fluid level
kinks, pinching, or
SOFT SHIFT and condition
sucking shut and Turn
trapping valve Diesel engine Check VRV modulator Replace
screw in 2 valve body
turns

Gas
Turn kickdown Check engine Turn Replace
Clean
LATE, HARSH, rod adjusting vacuum modulator governor valve
OR NO SHIFT screw out at screw 2 body
1/8th" inch modulator Diesel Check VRV turns
engine

ERRATIC Check fluid level Make sure Make sure the vacuum hose to
Clean Replace
SHIFT and condition kickdown rod or the modulator is not routed where
governor valve body
cable is not binding it could be kinked or pinched

LATE OR NO DOWNSH Clean governor Replace valve body

Change Replace
Gas engine Check vacuum rise on deceleration modulator valve body
HARSH
DOWNSHIFTS
Diesel engine Check VRV

NO KICKDOWN Adjust kickdown rod or cable Throttle linkage not reaching wide open throttle Replace valve body

Fluid ok Check pan If pan is clean, replace

SLIPPING, Check valve body
CHATTERING, Check fluid level VRV on
SHUDDERING and condition diesels
Fluid burnt Unit failure

LEAKS Locate source of leak Check area for tool If in bellhousing area,
gouges or cracks check converter for crack Repair as needed

Whining noise in bellhousing Pump is failing

NOISE Clunking noise Very rare for this to be a trans problem, usually in the drive train

Noise in all gears except 3rd Planetary gear train is failing

Check shift
linkage
Delayed adjustment Internal problem
ENGAGEMENT Check fluid level
PROBLEMS and condition
Harsh Check Check line pressure and See if valve behind Replace
vacuum at see if it responds to modulator is stuck, or valve
modulator changes in vacuum it modulator is bad body

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\C6 4/2000
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CHATTERING
OR SHUDDERING

Electronic Throttle cable controlled Modulator controlled

AODE, 4R70W, AXODE, AOD, AXOD, ATX, 200R4,
4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E,
E40D, 4R100, 4L60E,
4T60E, 4T80E, 4L80E,
A604, 41TE, A606, 42LE,
42RE, 46RE, 47RE
Correct fluid?
Correct level?
Fluid condition?
C3, C4, C5, C6, A4LD,
700R4, 440T4, TH125, 180, 250, 350, 400, 475
Chrysler non-electronic
Correct fluid?
Correct fluid? Correct level?
Correct level? Fluid condition?
Fluid condition?
Go to Advanced
Diagnosis Sheet after
determining condition
of symptoms by
performing the
following tests

Shudder in lockup - tap the On some vehicles, the

brake pedal - shudder wrong fluid or simply worn
should go away out fluid is the only problem

Shudder on a shift will Usually on internal

shudder when the shift occurs problem such as a cut
but not on acceleration lip seal, o-ring, seal, or
a checkball hanging,
leaking, and in some
Shudder after a shift will shift ok cases missing
most of the time, but will shudder
under a load or on acceleration

Just another form of

slipping - can be an
internal problem or can
be caused by external
influences

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\chatter 3/2000
 See Code
E40D
Codes Reference Chart
EARLY OR
Pull codes
SOFT SHIFT
No codes Check F.I.P.I. Possible valve Possible unit
on Diesels body problem failure

LATE, HARSH, Pull codes Check speed sensor - check T.P.S. pr gas engine - check F.I.P.L. on diesels Ask Trans Tech
OR NO SHIFT

ERRATIC Check fluid level Pull codes and check Send E400 test box, solenoid pack, Ask Trans Tech
SHIFT and condition connections and complete valve body

LATE OR NO DOWNSHIFT ON COAST DOWN Pull codes Send solenoid pack and valve body Ask Trans Tech

HARSH
Pull codes Send solenoid pack and valve body Ask Trans Tech
DOWNSHIFTS

NO KICKDOWN Pull codes Most likely an engine problem - T.P.S. on Possible valve body problem Ask Trans Tech
gas engines - F.I.P.I. on diesel engines

SLIPPING, CHATTERING, SHUDDERING Check fluid level and condition Pull codes Unit failure

Slinging around bellhousing Converter is most likely cracked

From bellhousing

Running front of pump Pump seals, o-ring, or bolts

LEAKS

Extension housing seal and bushing area *On ambulances only* grounding problem causes
electrical arcing between yoke and bushing. Put ground
strap on extension housing and on the differential

From bellhousing Pump problem

NOISE In all gears except 3rd Planetary gear train problem

All gears all the time Bearing or bushing failure

Yes Remove engagement spring in valve body

Delayed Is line pressure 55-65 in
forward and 74-100 in reverse
ENGAGEMENT No Internal problem
PROBLEMS

Harsh Does it have the new M.L.P.S.? Check TPS or F.I.P.L . voltage - check idle speed Ask Trans Tech

F.I.P.L.- Fuel Injection Pump Lever Sensor - the diesel version of a T.P.S.

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\E40D 4/2000
 TRANSMISSION
EARLY SHIFT

Electronic Throttle cable controlled Modulator controlled

AODE, 4R70W AXODE, AOD, AXOD, ATX, 00R4, C3, C4, C5, C6, A4LD,
4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E, 700R4, 440T4, TH125, 180, 250, 350, 400, 475
E40D, 4R100, 4L60E, Chrysler non-electronic
4T60E, 4T80E, 4L80E,
A604, 41TE, A606, 42LE, Vacuum hose pinched,
42RE, 46RE, 47RE Cable collapsed, hooked to
too loose wrong source. See if
vacuum drops when
throttle is opened
Pull If just installed,
codes possible wrong
governor *Wintertime*
Ice in
See Code
modulator line
Reference
See
Chart
Advanced
Diagnosis If just
Sheet installed -
See
possible
Advanced
wrong
Diagnosis
governor
Sheet

See
Advanced
Diagnosis
Sheet

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\earlyshi 3/2000
 TRANSMISSION
ERRATIC SHIFT

Electronic Throttle cable controlled Modulator controlled

AODE, 4R70W, AXODE, AOD, AXOD, ATX, 200R4, C3, C4, C5, C6, A4LD,
4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E, 700R4, 440T4, TH125, 180, 250, 350, 400, 475
E40D, 4R100, 4L60E, Chrysler non-electronic
4T60E, 4T80E, 4L80E,
A604, 41TE, A606, 42LE, Make sure hose
42RE, 46RE, 47RE Cable sticking to modulator is in
or dragging good shape

Pull codes
Governor Check kickdown
sticking or cable or switch
dragging
Codes No
codes Governor sticking
Valve body or dragging
See
Check
Code
wiring Valve body
Reference See
connections
Chart Advanced
Diagnosis See
Sheet
See Advanced
Advanced Diagnosis
Diagnosis Sheet
Sheet

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\erratic 3/2000
 TRANSMISSION
HARSH SHIFT

Electronic Throttle cable controlled Modulator controlled

AODE, 4R70W, AXODE, AOD, AXOD, ATX, 200R4, C3, C4, C5, C6, A4LD,
4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E, 700R4, 440T4, TH125, 180, 250, 350, 400, 475
E40D, 4R100, 4L60E, Chrysler non-electronic
4T60E, 4T80E, 4L80E,
A604, 41TE, A606, 42LE, Is shift timing
42RE, 46RE, 47RE Is shift timing late or normal
late or normal
Late Normal
Pull codes
Late Normal

Check Check for

Codes No 18"
Check cable kickdown
codes vacuum at
adjustment cable
or TV modulator
See
pressure
Code setting
Reference See Advanced
Chart Diagnosis Sheet
See Advanced
Diagnosis Sheet
See Advanced
Diagnosis Sheet

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\harsh 3/2000
 TRANSMISSION
HARSH
DOWNSHIFTS

Electronic Throttle cable controlled Modulator controlled

AODE, 4R70W, AXODE, AOD, AXOD, ATX, 200R4, C3, C4, C5, C6, A4LD,
4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E, 700R4, 440T4, TH125, 180, 250, 350, 400, 475
E40D, 4R100, 4L60E, Chrysler non-electronic
4T60E, 4T80E, 4L80E,
A604, 41TE, A606, 42LE, Are upshifts ok
42RE, 46RE, 47RE Are upshifts ok

Are upshifts ok Make sure vacuum at

See if cable is modulator increases on
sticking or deceleration
dragging
Pull codes

Go to
Go to Advanced
See Code Advanced Diagnosis
Reference Chart Diagnosis Sheet
Sheet
Go to
Advanced
Diagnosis
Sheet

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\harshdow 3/2000
 TRANSMISSION
LATE OR
NO SHIFT

Electronic Throttle cable controlled Modulator controlled

AODE, 4R70W, AXODE, AOD, AXOD, ATX, 200R4, C3, C4, C5, C6, A4LD,
4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E, 700R4, 440T4, TH125, 180, 250, 350, 400, 475
E40D, 4R100, 4L60E, Chrysler non-electronic
4T60E, 4T80E, 4L80E,
A604, 41TE, A606, 42LE, Check vacuum to
42RE, 46RE, 47RE Will it shift when you let modulator - needs 18"
off of the accelerator
Check kickdown
Stuck in 1st gear
Yes No cable or switch
or in fail safe?

Stuck or dragging
In failsafe Stuck in Cable is Stuck or governor
1st gear too tight dragging
governor
Valve
Stuck or
Check body
dragging
speed governor
sensor
See
Advanced
Valve body Diagnosis
Pull codes
(except 440-T4) Sheet

See
Codes No Advanced
codes Diagnosis
Sheet
See
Code
Reference
Chart

See
Advanced
Diagnosis
Sheet

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\lateiorno 3/2000
 TRANSMISSION
LEAKS
LOCATION OF LEAKS

Bellhousing Pan Servo Rear

cover or seal
extension
When Not Covered by housing
to case Warranty coverage
running running warranty
one-time only -
under 500
miles check housing for
Front On some Not gouges and yoke for
pump seal units, pan common burrs, etc.
or pump bolts but can
Cooler
o-ring provide usually be
lines or
and/or into the field
fittings
pump bolts bellhousing repaired
area and
can be the
Loose or
source of
mis-matched
small leaks
fittings or
cracked
Tool gouges and case
small cracks can also
be the source of leaks
Use liquid teflon sealer
only - teflon tape on
fittings is a major
cause of cracked case
or cooler fittings

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\leaks 3/2000
 TRANSMISSION
NO DOWNSHIFT
STUCK IN HIGHER GEAR

Electronic Throttle cable controlled Modulator controlled

AODE, 4R70W, AXODE, AOD, AXOD, ATX, 200R4, C3, C4, C5, C6, A4LD,
4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E, 700R4, 440T4, TH125, 180, 250, 350, 400, 475
E40D, 4R100, 4L60E, Chrysler non-electronic
4T60E, 4T80E, 4L80E,
A604, 41TE, A606, 42LE,
42RE, 46RE, 47RE Will it upshift and
downshift manually

Most likely in failsafe

so pull codes Yes NO

Codes No Clean or Does it

codes replace bind up in
governor reverse
See Code
Check
Reference
power to Yes NO
Chart
trans and
computer
Clutch or Valve body
band
See Advanced welded or
Diagnosis Sheet stuck

See Advanced
Diagnosis Sheet

n:\common\pdq\flowtran\nodown 3/2000
 TRANSMISSION
NOISES

KNOCKING NOISE usually a cracked or broken flexplate - common on

A4LD's and TH350's.

WHINING NOISE FROM THE BELLHOUSING usually indicates a failing pump or

input area bearing.

WHINING NOISE IN REVERSE is usally normal due to power flow through the
gear train.

WHINING OR GRINDING NOISE IN ALL GEARS EXCEPT 3RD GEAR

is a sure sign of planetary component failure.

WHINING NOISE IN ALL GEARS can be a sign of bearing failure, especially

in the output shaft area.

STRANGE AND UNUSUAL NOISES usually have strange and unusual causes -
see Advanced Diagnosis Sheet.

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NO KICKDOWN

Electronic Throttle cable controlled Modulator controlled

AODE, 4R70W, AXODE, AOD, AXOD, ATX, 200R4, C3, C4, C5, C6, A4LD,
4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E, 700R4, 440T4, TH125, 180, 250, 350, 400, 475
E40D, 4R100, 4L60E, Chrysler non-electronic
4T60E, 4T80E, 4L80E,
A604, 41TE, A606, 42LE, Check detent
42RE, 46RE, 47RE Check cable or
cable or TV kickdown
Pressure switch
Pull Codes adjustment

See
See Code See Advanced
Reference Advanced Diagnosis
Chart Diagnosis Sheet
Sheet

Check
TPS
Operating
Range

See
Advanced
Diagnosis
Sheet

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SLIPPING

Electronic Throttle cable controlled Modulator controlled

AODE, 4R70W, AXODE, AOD, AXOD, ATX, 200R4, C3, C4, C5, C6, A4LD,
4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E, 700R4, 440T4, TH125, 180, 250, 350, 400, 475
E40D, 4R100, 4L60E, Chrysler non-electronic
4T60E, 4T80E, 4L80E,
A604, 41TE, A606, 42LE,
42RE, 46RE, 47RE

Pull codes

See
Find out which gear(s)
Code
and go to Advanced
Reference
Diagnosis Sheet
Chart

Some people confuse a late shift with slipping. Slipping should

be considered as an incorrect gear ratio after a shift, or the clutch
pack or band not allowing full power transfer.

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SOFT OR
SOGGY SHIFT

Electronic Throttle cable controlled Modulator controlled

AODE, 4R70W, AXODE, AOD, AXOD, ATX, 200R4, C3, C4, C5, C6, A4LD,
4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E, 700R4, 440T4, TH125, 180, 250, 350, 400, 475
E40D, 4R100, 4L60E, Chrysler non-electronic
4T60E, 4T80E, 4L80E,
A604, 41TE, A606, 42LE, Fluid level
42RE, 46RE, 47RE Fluid level and condition
and condition
Fluid ok Fluid burnt
Fluid level and
condition and Fluid ok Fluid burnt
pull codes
See See
See See Advanced Advanced
Advanced Advanced Diagnosis Diagnosis
Codes No
codes Diagnosis Diagnosis Sheet Sheet. Unit
Sheet Sheet. Unit will most
will most likely need
See
likely need to be
Code
to be replaced
Reference
Chart replaced

If fluid is
burnt,
check
Code
Reference
Chart for
sensor
related
failure

See Advanced
Diagnosis Sheet

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VIBRATION
Make sure it's not a
shuddering or
chattering problem

Conditions

Changes with Changes with

engine speed road speed

Will it vibrate in Most likely

neutral when you a driveline
rev the engine problem

Yes No

Make sure trans Possible

was ordered for engine
the correct mis-fire on
engine size - malfunction
some externally under a load
balanced engines or possible
have weights on mount
the converter problem

On some
vehicles, it is
possible to
unbolt the
converter and run
the engine - this
is a very good
way to confirm
diagnosis

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