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A/T - No Upshift/Stuck in 1ST/No Codes/Exterior Leaks

BULLETIN NUMBER: 93-7A-58

SECTION: 7A

NUMBER: 10

CORPORATE REFERENCE NUMBER: 377118

DATE: April 1993

SUBJECT:
NO UPSHIFT/STUCK IN FIRST/NO CODES/EXTERIOR LEAKS (REPLACE [1][2]SPEED SENSOR)

MODELS:
1991-93 C/K, R/V, P, AND G VEHICLES WITH 4L8O-E/4L80-EHD TRANSMISSIONS

CONDITION
Some 1991-93 C/K, R/V, P, and G Vehicles With 4L80-E/4L80-EHD transmissions may experience a no upshift, stuck in first with no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) stored.

CAUSE
Input/output speed sensor malfunction, or leaking (wicking) fluid through the [1][2]speed sensor connector (internal and/or external). If the input speed sensor is not functioning correctly, the output speed sensor is not used for reference by the PCM/TCM and an upshift cannot occur.

CORRECTION
Diagnose per the input speed sensor circuit check as outlined in Section 7A of the appropriate service manual. Replace the [1][2]speed sensor if necessary.





DATE OF PRODUCTION: (Figure 1)
Starting January 15, 1993 (Julian Date 015) all 1993 C/K, R/V, P, and G Vehicles With 4L80-E/4L80-EHD transmissions will have the new [1][2]speed sensor assemblies.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part # Description
8685042 [1][2]Speed Sensor Assembly

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Codes:
Replace input sensor K6311 or output sensor K6312.

Parts are expected to be available on March 22, 1993.