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A/T - No Fourth Gear

File In Section: 7 - Transmission

Bulletin No.: 47-71-37

Date: October, 1994

Subject:
No Fourth Gear (Replace Transmission)

Models:
1994 Cadillac Concours, Eldorado, Seville

Transaxle Applications:
1994 Hydra-Matic 4T80-E (RPO MH1)





Condition (Figure 1)

Some owners of the subject vehicles with Hydra-Matic 4T80-E transaxles built March 7 through March 9, 1994 (Julian Dates 066-068) may comment on a no fourth gear condition.





Cause (Figure 2)

This condition is due to a thin wall in the transaxle case fourth clutch servo bore area. Suspected Case die # 12A with 4, 5, 6 or 7 dots.

Correction

Replace with a new Goodwrench Transmission (SRTA) unit.

Service Information Refer to your Goodwrench Transmission catalog for the proper model identification.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor
Operation Labor Time

K7000 Use published labor operation time.