Technical Bulletin

Listing 2009
December, 2009
Transmission Bulletin # # Pages Subject
January
U140E/U241E 1225 1 Harsh 2-3 Shift After Overhaul
GM MP T-Case 1226 10 Introduction
6T70/75 1227 1 Transfer Bolt Eliminated
450-43LE 1228 2 Code Retrieval
O1M, JR506E, 1229 1 2-3 Bind or Erratic Shift
ZF5HP19/24
AW55-50SN, 1230 4 Bushing Failure
(AF23/33-5, RE5F22A)
February
4X4S/AX4N 1231 2 Codes 628, P0741, or Ratio Codes after Exchange
ZF5HP19FLA 1232 1 Intermittent Loss of Reverse
5R55W/S/N 1233 1 Wrong Gear Starts, Slips/Delays/Binds in ML or R
4T65E 1234 1 DTC P1877: TFPS, TCC Release Circuit
F4A23/33, W4A33 1235 1 Harsh Down shift at Times
A246E 1236 2 Check Ball Locations
All Transmission 1237 1 Misfires, TCC Surge, Cycles
March
AF33-5 or MDRA 1238 2 Moan, Growl, Vibration
4L60/65/70E 1239 2 2009 Design Change
F4A, FW5A, R/V4
R/V5 1240 1 Relearning or Code P0630
722.9 1241 18 Preliminary Information
545RFE 1242 1 3-4 Shift Bind Up
B7TA 1243 1 Countershaft Speed Sensor Damage
4L60E/4L80E 1244 13 Limp Mode, Instrument Cluster Inop, Solenoid
Codes
April
A4BF2/A4AF3 1245 6 Harsh 4-3 Coast or Forced Down Shift
A4BF2/A4AF3 1246 5 No Forward After Overhaul
Torqshift 1247 2 L/R Clutches, Low Sprag, and Planet Update
Saturn Oil Specs 1248 1 Factory Oil and Part Numbers
6F50 1249 2 TSS, OSS Information and Locations
4L60/65/70E, 4L80E 1250 2 Neutral Safety Switch Replacement
May
CD4E 1251 7 TCC Slip Code Diagnosis
BYBA 1252 2 Possible Erratic Shift, Solenoid/Pressure Switch
4L30E 1253 5 Pump Interchangeability (Four Valve to Two Valve)
4T40/45E 1254 1 Front Seal Leak After Repair
ALL GM 1255 8 GM Scan Tool Data Definitions

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June
LCT 1000 1256 2 Gear Ratio Error in 5th and 6th Gears
4L80E 1257 2 Slips in Reverse or No Reverse
MDKA 5-Speed 1258 1 Solenoid Identification
722.6 1259 11 Introduction
722.6 1260 1 Air Check Locations
722.6 1261 2 Case Connector Removal
722.6 1262 3 B2 Brake Disassembly and Reassembly
July
722.6/NAG1 1263 1 Output Shaft Sealing Rings
4T65E 1264 4 Valve Body Breakdown
All Hyundai 1265 1 Hyundai ATF
45RFE 1266 1 Code P0888 or Erratic Shifting
42-46RE, 45RFE & 1267 1 Kills Engine in Drive
545RFE
5R55N/W/S 1268 2 Snap Ring Removal
August
4T40/45E 1269 1 Front Seal Leak After Install
U660E 1270 1 Solenoid ID
U151E 1271 1 Check Ball Locations
AX4S, 4F50N 1272 1 Erratic Engine or Transmission Operation, Random
Codes
E4OD, 4R100 & 1273 1 Erratic Speedometer Operation, MIL Illuminated,
4R70W Code 503 (VSS) May be Stored in PCM
4R70W, 4R100 1274 1 Chattering Noise or Feel Coming from Rear Axle
While Turning
Torqshift 1275 1 Pressure Switch Inspection
September
Honda & Acura 4 & 76 3 Clutch Pack Clearances
5 Speed Transaxles
A750 1176 1 Solenoid ID
2004 & Up 4F50N 1276 2 1-2 and/or 2-3 Slip w/ Repeat 2nd and/or 3rd
Clutch Failure
GM Transfer Case 1277 1 Intermittent Transfer Case Speed Sensor Circuit
Codes, Erratic Transfer Case Speed Sensor
Operation
BYBA 1278 2 Feed Pipe Locations
A750 1279 2 Check Ball Locations
FNR5, 4F27E, 1280 2 Erratic/Missing Shifts
FN4A-EL
October
RE4F04A 1281 1 Bevel Clutch Plate Location
RE5R05A 1282 2 Falls Out of Gear at a Stop When Hot
5R44/55E 1283 1 Solenoid ID and Resistance
722.3/4/5 1284 2 Plastic TV “E” Clip Removal

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October
Transfer Case 1285 1 FWD Inop, Code C0550 May Be Set in the TCCM
RE5R05A 1286 1 Solenoid Identification
Honda 5 Speed 1287 4 2-1 Coastdown Neutral When Cold or No Forward
Automatic
November
Honda 5 Speed 1288 2 Cooler Line Identification/Filter Service
45RFE/545RFE 1289 1 Air Checking Locations
JA5A-EL (Jatco 5 Spd) 1290 5 Valve Body Breakdown
JA5A-EL (Jatco 5 Spd) 1291 3 Pressure Tap Location
RE5F22A 1292 8 Failsafe, No Transmission Codes Stored
RE4F04A 1293 1 Output Gear Whine Noise
December
All 1996-On Toyota 1294 2 Intermittent P0770 (Shift Solenoid E Performance/
Transmissions Stuck Off) Code
RE5F22A (AW55-50N) 1295 5 Failsafe No Transmission Codes
LCT 1000 1296 1 Clutch Testing
01M/01N/01P 1297 1 2nd Gear Start, Shuttle Shifts, Binds in R, Bump
on Takeoff
5AT or MDPA 1298 1 TCC Shudder
42/44/46/47/48RE 1299 1 False Temperature Sensor Reading

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 Technical Bulletin # 1294
Transmission: All 1996 and On Toyota Transmissions and Transaxles
Subject: Intermittent P0770 (Shift Solenoid E Performance/Stuck Off) Code
Application: All 1996 and On Toyota Vehicles
Issue Date: December, 2009

All 1996 and on Toyota Transmissions and Transaxles

Intermittent P0770 (Shift Solenoid E Performance/Stuck Off) Code

P0770 is basically a torque converter clutch ratio code. Toyota uses two trip logic for setting the
P0770, so even if lock up never works, it will take an entire day or two for the code to set. To
properly diagnose the P0770, the ECM must be put into “check mode” so that the code can be
switched to one trip logic. Only in check mode will the computer set the code when the fault is
present during the test drive. Consult your scan tool’s user manual to determine if your tool has the
function available.

Check Mode with the Snap On Scanner

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Check Mode with Ease Diagnostics

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Transmission: RE5F22A (AW55-50SN)
Subject: Failsafe No Transmission Codes
Application: 2004 & Up Nissan Maxima 2005 & Up Altima
Issue Date: December, 2009

RE5F22A (AW55-50SN)
Failsafe No Transmission Codes
2004 and up Nissan Maxima, Quest or 2005 and up Altima with an RE5F22A Asian Warner five
speed transaxle in failsafe. The check engine light is on with no transmission codes stored. There
is no access to transmission scan tool data available on some after market scan tools. Engine code
P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor (Phase) Circuit Bank 1, P0345 Camshaft Position Sensor (Phase)
Circuit Bank 2 and/or P0335 Crankshaft Position sensor may be stored. The Camshaft Position
sensors locations are shown in figures 1 and 2. The Crankshaft Position sensor is shown in figure 3.
Any one of these sensors will place the transmission in failsafe.

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The only other symptom may be a hard start condition when warm ok cold, caused by a failing
Camshaft Position Sensor. An engine surge or misfire with the tachometer fluctuating 200-300 rpm is
caused by a problem with the Crankshaft Position sensor. Nissan technical service bulletin (TSB) #
NTB04-063 refers to problems with both camshaft position sensors but no information about placing
the transmission into failsafe.

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All three sensors are three wire Hall Effect type and share the same power feed from the ECM relay
(figures 3, 4 & 5). The ground for all three sensors is shown in figure 6. The Crankshaft Position
sensor because of its location (bottom center of transmission bell housing) may be subject to connec-
tion or wiring problems caused by oil leaks. One other problem that can occur is during transmission
removal the crankshaft position sensor hole being used to pry the converter away from the flywheel
(figure 7). This procedure may bend the flywheel causing the sensor signal to become erratic also
placing the transmission into failsafe mode.

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DO NOT PRY ON FLYWHEEL!

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 Technical Bulletin # 1296
Transmission: LCT 1000
Subject: Clutch Testing
Application: Chevrolet & GMC HD w/ 5/6 Spd Allison
Issue Date: December, 2009

LCT 1000
Clutch Testing
Use the following illustration to air check the clutches on 2000 and later Chevrolet and GMC vehi-
cles with the Allison LCT 1000 transmission. You may need to fabricate an adapter plate from clear
Plexiglass to seal the clutch passages.

C1

C3

C5

C2 C4

Clutch Apply Passages as Viewed From Bottom of the Case

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Transmission: 01M/01N/01P
Subject: 2nd Gear Start, Shuttle Shifts, Binds in R, Bump on Takeoff
Application: Audi/Volkswagen
Issue Date: December, 2009

01M/01N/01P
2nd Gear Start, Shuttle Shifts, Binds in R, Bump on Takeoff
Some Audi and Volkswagen vehicles with the 4-Speed 01M, 01N or 01P transmission may have a
2nd gear start, shuttle shifts 2-1-2-1 or 3-4-3, binds in Reverse and or bumps during takeoff from a
stop. There may be no codes present. These concerns may occur after an overhaul, or other repairs.

With a VAG or compatible scanner, check for any OSS rpm (not VSS) signal with the engine idling
in P/N. If there is, either the OSS and TSS sensors have been swapped or the speed sensor circuits
are shorted.

Confirm that the TSS wire colors at the sensor are Green and Red. The wiring for the OSS sensor
may have a long lead on it or the harness will be connected directly to it. The OSS wire colors for
either design, are White and Yellow.

NOTE: The wiring harness attached to the OSS has been known to short. This may cause these con-
cerns related to this technical service bulletin to occur. In addition, it can also cause a high gear start.

OSS=
Yellow and
White Wires

TSS=
Green and
Red Wires

Figure: The OSS is located at the rear of the transmission. You may need to remove the battery tray
and or transaxle mount brackets for access.

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Transmission: 5AT or MDPA
Subject: TCC Shudder
Application: 2004-2005 Saturn VUE
Issue Date: December, 2009

5AT or MDPA
TCC Shudder
Some 2004-2005 Saturn VUE All Wheel Drive vehicles with the 5AT or MDPA transmission, may
exhibit a shudder during TCC operation between 35-40 MPH. According to the factory information
(PIP3713B or Doc. 1873899), verify the concern is present. If so, replace the torque converter and
reflash the PCM with the updated calibration.

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Transmission: 42/44/46/47/48RE
Subject: False Temperature Sensor Reading
Application: Chrysler/Jeep
Issue Date: December, 2009

42/44/46/47/48RE
False Temperature Sensor Reading
Early transmission sensors had a decrease in resistance as temperature increased. This sensor was
used from 1993 1/2 through 1999. Starting in 2000 the transmission temperature sensor reads the
opposite, resistance increased as the temperature increased. It is very important not to mix these
sensors up. The best way to ID what year you have is to look at the transducer connector. The early
transducer has an oval connector and the late transducer has a rectangle connector.

1993 1/2 (REPLACEMENT) 2000 - ON

THROUGH 1999 TRANSDUCER TRANSDUCER
Coolant Temperature Sensor TOT Temperature vs Resistance 2000 - On
Transmission Temperature Sensor up to 1999 °C °F Min ohms Max ohms
Temperature vs Resistance -40 -40 1094 1176
°C °F Min ohms Max ohms 0.0 32 1587 1672
-40 -40 291,490 381,710 25 77 1960 2040
-20 -4 85,850 108,390 70 158 2709 2860
-10 14 49,250 61,430 100 212 3284 3500
0 32 29,330 35,990 120 148 3684 3950
10 50 17,990 21,810 150 302 4110 4450
20 68 11,370 13,610
25 77 9,120 10,880
30 86 7,370 8,750
40 104 4,900 5,750
50 122 3,330 3,880
60 140 2,310 2,670
70 158 1,630 1,870
80 176 1,170 1,340
90 194 860 970
100 212 640 720
110 230 480 540
120 248 370 410

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