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Fail-Safe Function

If one or both shift solenoids fail, transmission will only operate in specific gear. See FAIL-SAFE TRANSMISSION OPERATION  table.

FAIL-SAFE TRANSMISSION OPERATION

Expected Gear Range Actual Gear Range
"D" (Drive) (1)
1st Gear 3rd Gear
2nd Gear 3rd Gear
3rd Gear 3rd Gear
4th Gear 4th Gear
"D" (Drive) (2)
1st Gear 1st Gear
2nd Gear 4th Gear
3rd Gear 4th Gear
4th Gear 4th Gear
"D" (Drive) (1)(2)
1st Gear 4th Gear
2nd Gear 4th Gear
3rd Gear 4th Gear
4th Gear 4th Gear
"2" (Second) (1) &/Or (2)
2nd Gear 3rd Gear
"1" (Low) (1) &/Or (2)
1st Gear 1st Gear
(1) Shift Solenoid "A" malfunction.
(2) Shift Solenoid "B" malfunction.
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