Air System Troubleshooting
The symptoms listed below are covered on the following pages. Before beginning any of those troubleshooting procedures, place the transmission in neutral and move the range selection lever from low to high. Listen for any constant air leak from the shift knob, air module base (exhaust), or transmission breather. If a constant leak is heard, go to that particular leak troubleshooting procedure first. If you do not see the symptom you need to correct, refer to the General Troubleshooting chart. Symptom •
Air Leak from Air Module Base (Exhaust Leak)
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No or Slow Range Shift into High (Shift into low range is good)
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No or Slow Range Shift into Low (Shift into high range is good)
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Constant Air Leak from Shift Knob
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Range Shifts in Gear
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Air Leak from Transmission Breather or Transmission Case is Pressurized
Note: Use the air system troubleshooting procedures for part replacement only if the symptom can be duplicated. If the problem is intermittent, parts that are not defective could be replaced. Note: During all testing, the vehicle air pressure must be greater than 90 PSI (620 kPa). If during testing the pressure falls below 90 PSI (620 kPa), make sure the transmission is in neutral, start the engine and let the pressure build to governor cutoff. After the pressure reaches the governor cutoff, continue testing. The pressure is critical if the vehicle is equipped with a vehicle air system Pressure Protection Valve that would shut off the air supply to certain air circuits if the system pressure dropped below a preset level. Note: A 0-150 PSI (0-1034 kPa) air gauge with a 1/16" male pipe thread fitting attachment is required for some of the test procedures. Note: Regulated air pressure is 75 to 85 PSI (517 - 586 kPa). WARNING
Prior to removing the air module, exhaust the air from it. Failure to exhaust the air module may result in personal injury or damage to parts from the sudden release of air. Use care when removing the test port pipe plugs. If air pressure is present on the plug, it can become a projectile during removal. When removing the “L” plug or “H” plug, pressure can be shut off by selecting the opposite range mode. If removing the “F” plug, exhaust the air to the module inlet.
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General Information
Air System Troubleshooting
