A/T - 2nd or 3rd Gear Start/No 3rd Gear

Bulletin 84-7200-5

Date May '84

Ref. No. 84-182-7200

SUBJECT: 2.3 T.V. SPRING BREAKING

MODELS AFFECTED: 1984 REGALS & LESABRES EQUIPPED WITH THM 200C (MODEL BH & OI) TRANSMISSIONS

FIGURE 200C 179 - CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY:

A few comments have been received where the 2-3 throttle valve spring was broken in the control valve assembly, which is used in the 1984 THM 200C "BH" & "OI" model transmission.

This condition can cause a second gear start, third gear start, no third gear or erratic shifts.

If this condition is experienced, remove the control valve assembly. the 2-3 valve parts as shown in the 1984 Chassis Service Manual, page 200C-45, Fig. 200C-179, items 5 through 8. The 2-3 T.V. spring is item #7. Thoroughly clean the control valve assembly. Install the new 2-3 T.V. spring and other parts as per service manual instructions. As the spring is not presently provided separately by WDDGM, contact your Zone Office and they will provide the part.