SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER
16-WI'-96, Rev. A
August, 1996
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[Link]: ECU Reset to Unadapted Shifts
EQUIPMENT AFFECTED: All wr Series Transmissions
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This Service Information Letter is a reminder IO distributors and dealer penoonel. Whenever a transmission is
overhauled, eitdlanged, or 1w undergone intemal repairs, lbe EleclrOOic Control Unit (ECU) must be •RESET TO
UNADAPTED SHIFTS.• This will erase the ECU's previous adaptive information and begin IO adapt in Fast
Adaptive Mode from the original base calibration. Selecting "RESET TO FAST ADAPTIVE• is not sufficient
after the above-mentioned repairs.
• Servi" Procedure:
Using the Pro-Linlt®9000 Diagnostic Reader, saoll down through Ille Main Menu and press ENTER at "ACilON
REQUESTS.• Saoll through the • ACTION REQUESTS MENU• and press ENTER at •RESET TO
UNADAPTED SHIFTS.• Pressing the ENTER key wilh [YES] selected resets the shifts 10 an unadapted stale.
Most vehicles will shift satisfactorily [Link]' "RESET TO UNADAPJED SHIFTS" is selected on the Pro-Linlc. If
shifts are not satisfactory, drive the vehicle as desaibcd in Ille following procedure IO properly adapt the shifts
from the base calibration. NOTE: Shift concerns may Indicate the transmlsslon has never bad the lhlfta fully
adapted.
• Adaptive does not function below 100 degrees Fahrenheit ttansmission sump temperalure. Normal running
hot sump temperature is recommended before this procedure is followed.
• Check 1ransmission sump level and assUIC it is set to "Hot Full" at normal nmniog bot sump temperature
before this procedure is followed.
• AU segments of Ibis procedure are to be repeated a minlmpm o( 5 th.,. or until shirt quality variation 1s
lndhitlngulshable from shirt to shirt.
Allison Transmission Division
General Motors Corporation
lndianapolis,IN 46206-0894
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Copyright 1996 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
le ROUTE TO:
□ G1nt11I Manager D Parts Manager
D Dealer Manager
D Transmission Mechanic
□ FIie
D llln Manager
b Service Manager D Training Manager □ Olhlr _ __ _ __
16-WT-96, Rev. A
August, 1996
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I. From Neuttal, wiU1 parking brake set and service brakes applied via foot pedal, select the following
sequence: Drive, Neutral, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Reverse, Drive, Neutral. Allow each shift to fully
complete before selecting the next shift.
2. Rel~ all brakes and perform this sequence: Wide Open Throttle (WOT) 1-2; once shift is complete,
release the throttle to closed and decelerate to just prior to the Closed Throttle (CT) 2-1 and perform
a Step Thru (ST) 2-1 by going to WOT.
3. Continue the process initiated in #2 above for each Upshift and Downshift combination avaUable.
Example: Wide Open Throttle (WOT) 2-3; once shift ts complete, release the throttle to closed and
decelerate to just prior to the Closed Throttle (CT) 3-2 and perform a Step Tbru (T) 3-2 by going to
WOT. Repeat for the WOT 3-4/ST 4-3, WOT 4-5/ST 5-4, WOT 5-6/ST 6-5.
4. From a Stop, release vehicle brakes and perfonn a set of Part Throttle (PT - 50% to 60%) Upshifts to
the highest attainable range for the vehicle. Release the throttle to Closed and, using Light vehicle
brakes, decelerate to a stop. NO1E: If the vehicle is equipped with an output retarder or engine brake
system, these systems should be turned off for this segment.
5. From a Stop, release vehicle brakes and perfotm Part Throttle (PT - 50% to 60%) Upshirts to the 3rd •
range. Release the throttle to Closed and, using Moderate to Heavy vehicle brakes (NOT panic or
wheel lock), decelerate to a stop. NOTE: Braking should be aggressive but not to the level that would
cause passenger complaints. If the vehicle is equipped with an output retarder or engine brake system,
these systems should be turned off for this segment.
6. From a Stop, release vehicle brakes and perfonn a set of Wide Open Throttle Upshifts to the highest
attainable range for the vehicle. Release the throttle to Closed and Preselect Down to 1st Range using
the shift selector. Use light vehicle brakes, decelerate to a stop.
7. If the vehicle is equipped with a retarder or engine brake, turn that system on for this segment. From a
Stop, release vehicle brakes and perform a set of Wide Open Throttle Upshifts to the highest attainable
range for the vehicle. Release the throttle to Closed and, using Light vehicle brakes and the retarder
or engine brake, decelerate vehicle to a stop.
NOTE: Allison Transmission does not recommend using the vehicle brakes to "force" Powered
Downshlfts (PD, downshifts with the throttle applied). H grades are available, these should be used to
adapt in WOT and PT Powered Downshlfts.
8. Approach the grade in the highest safely attainable range and hold the throttle steady at WOT and allow
the ve!iicle to perform the Powered Downshlfts as required to ascend the grade. •
9. Approach the grade in the highest safely attainable range and hold Ute throttle steady at Part Throttle (PT
- 50% to 60%) and allow the vehicle to perform the Powered Downshlfts as required to ascend the
grade.
