A/T - No Manual Low Gear

84chrysler2 Models


1983 Dodge 400; 1983-1984 Aries/Reliant, LeBaron, Dodge 600/ "E" Class/New Yorker; 1984 Dodge 600 Two-Door, Ram Van, Caravan & Voyager

Subject


No Manual Low Gear


Index


TRANSMISSION


Date November 5, 1984


No.


21-03-84

P-4951-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

A condition of no manual low gear (drive - 1) may exist on the subject automatic transmission column shift vehicles.

DIAGNOSIS

Start engine and place gear selector in lowest gear (drive - 1). Accelerate in normal manner to approximately 45 mph. If no 1-2 upshift occurs the car is in low gear and no problem exists. If a 1-2 upshift occurs, refer to the repair procedure below.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

FIGURE 1:

STANDARD AND TILT COLUMNS

1. Loosen cable housing at transmission mounting bracket (Figure 1).
2. Grasp cable housing near the clamping location and push cable rearward 2-4 millimeters.

3. While holding cable housing in the above position, retorque clamp.

4. Repeat check for low gear.

CAUTION: AFTER ADJUSTMENT ENSURE THAT IN THE PARK POSITION, PARK ENGAGEMENT IS MAINTAINED AND THAT ENGINE STARTS ONLY IN PARK AND NEUTRAL.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 21-25-27-90 0.2 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 50 -Improper Adjustment