Technical Bulletin

Listing
May 2006
Page #
Transmission # Pages Subject
January J J
4L80E 981 1 Binds in Manual 1, 4th and Coast Clutches Burned
BMXA 982 1 Electrical Control Locations
ZF5HP30 983 1 Forward Bind and Reverse Slips
4L60E 984 1 Torque Converter Housing Identification
4L60E/4L65E 985986F 1 Case Extension Identification
4L60E/4L65E 986 1 Transmission Pan Identification
4L60E/4L65E 987 2 Harsh 1-2 Upshift
February
4T40E/4T45E 988 1 U2103, U2104, U2105 With Harsh Shifts
4L60E/4L80E 989 1 PRNDL Blank or Flashes
41/42/REF Series 990 4 Module Strategies and Learn Values
4T65E 991 2 4T65E Automatic Transmission Fluid Leak From
Reverse Servo Cover (Replace Reverse Servo Cover
Seal)
4R70W 992 1 No Reverse
4T40E/4T45E 993 3 Roller Clutch & Sprag Rotation
March
VT20/25E 994 1 Checking and Filling Fluid
All Toyota 995 2 Dinghy Towing Guide
45RFE/545RFE 996 1 No Converter Charge After Rebuild
R/V4A51/5A51 997 1 Spring Location Installation
4T65E 998 1 Force Motor Code P0748
4R100 999 1 Coast Down Moan, Noise From Cooler Area After the
Transmission is Warm
F4A51 1000 1 Low/Reverse Cushion Breaks
April
45RFE/545RFE 1001 2 Updated Cooler Return Filter Design
4R100 1002 1 Causes for Overheating
A4RA, B4RA, MDMA, 1003 1 First Gear Clutch Drum Cracking
SDMA
01M 1004 1 Delayed Forward Engagement
TAAT, MP6, & MP7 635A 1 Shift Quality
4T40E 838A 1 Accumulator Spring I.D.
4-AT 844A 2 Delayed Forward Engagement
May
4-AT 1005 1 Delayed or No Reverse
A670/A413 1006 1 No Movement Before or After Overhaul

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Technical Bulletin List
Page #
Transmission # Pages Subject
May
ZF5HP19FL 1007 1 1-2 Bind up
ZF5HP19 1008 1 2-3 Flare
4L80E 1009 1 Late Upshift
AX4N/AF50N 1010 1 No 3rd Gear
ZF5HP19FL 1011 1 No or Late Upshift Cold
Allison 5 Speed 1000 645A 1 Adaptive Control Feature
Series

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 Technical Bulletin #645A
REVISED
Transmission: Allison 5 Speed 1000 Series
Subject: Adaptive Control Feature
Application: 2001 Chevrolet & GMC C/K Models
Issue Date: May, 2006

Allison 5 Speed 1000 Series

Adaptive Control Feature

The Allison 1000 Series transmission consists of five (5) clutches labeled C1 to C5. A combination of two (2)
clutches are required to attain torque path from input to the output of the transmission. The following chart
indicates the clutch combinations for each range.

Here are some tips on Diagnosis:

·If you are experiencing a harsh shift, it is possible the TCM is still learning how to adapt that shift, and simply
needs to be driven a bit more with the intention of performing more of the particular type of shift.

·It’s good trouble shooting practice to reset the adaptive values for that shift, back to its base
calibration level. This will automatically reset the TCM to fast adaptive mode. The vehicle should then be
driven to allow the TCM to “relearn” the shift. Many times this will correct the concern. It is possible to reset
individual shifts without affecting the other shifts.

·When replacing a failed transmission with a replacement unit, it is important to reset the TCM to base calibra-
tion and fast adaptive for all shifts. This can be done in one step with the scanner. If this is not done, the TCM’s
adaptive values will still be at the setting that it learned for the old transmission and will be in slow adaptive
mode.

“Portions of materials contained herein have been reprinted with permission of General Motors Corporation,
Service Operations under License Agreement #0610228”

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 Technical Bulletin #1005
Transmission: 4-AT
Subject: Delayed or No Reverse
Application: 99 & up Subaru
Issue Date: May, 2006

4-AT
Delayed or No Reverse
It's not uncommon for the Bonded Low/Reverse piston to fail due to shrinkage. When the Low/Reverse piston
fails, a delayed or no reverse condition will occur. During the rebuild, always replace this piston with a new one.

Subaru part # 31643AA180.

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 Technical Bulletin #1006
Transmission: A670/A413
Subject: No Movement Before or After Overhaul
Application: Dodge / Chrysler
Issue Date: May, 2006

A670/A413
No Movement Before or After Overhaul
You may encounter a no movement or a no engagement concern while working on an A670/A413/30TH/31TH
transmission may be due to a stripped transfer gear and transfer shaft. It is recommended to fully disassemble
and inspect the transfer gear and transfer shaft for stripped splines when encountering a “ no movement” or “
engagement” concern or when overhauling the transmission assembly.

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 Technical Bulletin #1007
Transmission: ZF5HP19FL
Subject: 1-2 Bind Up
Application: Audi A6
Issue Date: May, 2006

ZF5HP19FL
1-2 Bind Up
Some Audi A6 vehicles with ZF5HP19FL may have a 1-2 bind up condition that occurs mainly during heavy
throttle acceleration. This condition may be caused by low oil level or a faulty filter seal. Using ATRA Technical
Bulletin # 768, make sure the oil level is correct. If necessary, remove oil pan and filter to check seal.

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 Technical Bulletin #1008
Transmission: ZF5HP19
Subject: 2-3 Flare
Application: BMW
Issue Date: May, 2006

ZF5HP19
2-3 Flare
Some vehicles with the ZF5HP19 transmission may have a 2-3 flare. This condition may occur after an
overhaul. This may be caused by incorrectly placed orifices in the valvebody. DO NOT rely on the orifice color.
Measure each orifice to be sure the correct one is installed. Use the following illustration to correctly place the
plastic orifices.

ALL Sizes are in millimeter

1.2 mm

1.7 mm 0.8 mm

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 Technical Bulletin #1009
Transmission: 4L80E
Subject: Late Upshift
Application: GM
Issue Date: May, 2006

4L80E
Late Upshift
Late Upshift After Overhaul

A late upshift after overhaul can be caused by not having the speed sensor reluctor on the low planet.

2WD must have speed 4WD Does not have speed

sensor reluctor sensor reluctor

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 Technical Bulletin #1010
Transmission: AX4N/AF50N
Subject: No 3rd Gear
Application: Ford
Issue Date: May, 2006

AX4N/AF50N
No 3rd Gear
If the 2-3 Capacity Modulator Valve is installed backwards, the Direct Clutch will not apply. This will cause a
no 3rd gear condition. The illustration below shows the correct way to install the valve.

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 Technical Bulletin #1011
Transmission: ZF5HP19FL
Subject: No or Late Upshift Cold
Application: 1990 Up BMW
Issue Date: May, 2006

ZF5HP19FL
No or Late Upshift Cold
Many 1990 and later BMW vehicles will have late upshifts when cold. This is a normal computer shift strategy
for faster engine and emission device warm-up. This condition should be considered normal operation. If you
suspect further problems or if this condition lasts longer than 10 minutes, check for trouble codes and monitor
shift solenoid signals.

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