PITSTOP: Forte Transmission Identification (PS221)

PITSTOP: FORTE TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SERVICE INFORMATION

All TD Forte 2011-2013MY vehicles both Koup and Sedan use a similar 6-speed automatic transmission. However, there are slight variances between the transmissions. The main difference between these transmissions is the final drive gear ratio. The Koup transmission final drive is geared at 3.195 and the Sedan is geared at 2.885. Due to this the transmissions are not interchangeable. If the wrong transmission is installed it will cause a harsh shift concern and may not set any DTC's making it difficult to diagnose the root cause of the concern.

The transmission version can be determined by locating the Identification tag on top of the transmission and using the ID chart shown below:

1. Model 
   • EA: A6MF1 
2. Production year 
   • A: 2010, B: 2011, C: 2012, D: 2013... 
3. Final gear ratio 
   • N: 2.885 (Theta-II 2.0/2.4 MPI, 4/5 Door) 
   • R: 3.195 (Theta-II 2.0/2.4 MPI, 2 Door) 

     Check and verify correct Final Gear Ratio before replacing/installing new transmission. 

4. Detailed classification 
   • A: Theta-II 2.0 MPI, 4/5 Door 
   • B: Theta-II 2.4 MPI, 4/5 Door 
   • A: Theta-II 2.0 MPI, 2 Door 
   • B: Theta-II 2.4 MPI, 2 Door 
5. Spare 
6. Transaxle production sequence number 
   • 000001 ~ 999999 

   Refer to the electronic parts catalog for the most accurate and up to date parts information.