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Delayed Engage From Neutral to Drive

SYMPTOM:
DELAYED ENGAGE FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- LOW FLUID LEVEL
- STICKY ACCUMULATOR SEAL RINGS
- WORN REACTION SHAFT SUPPORT BUSHING
- VALVE BODY MALFUNCTION OR LEAKAGE
- WORN OR BROKEN REACTION SHAFT SEAL RINGS
- CLOGGED OIL FILTER
- FAULTY OIL PUMP
- INCORRECT PRNDL CODE IN "OD" POSITION
- L-R SWITCH VALVE STICKY
- UD OR LR SEAL LEAKAGE (POSSIBLE HEAT SET FAILURE)

Repair Instructions:
LOW FLUID LEVEL
Fill Transaxle to proper level.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
STICKY ACCUMULATOR SEAL RINGS
Replace Accumulator Rings.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
WORN REACTION SHAFT SUPPORT BUSHING
Recondition Transaxle.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
VALVE BODY MALFUNCTION OR LEAKAGE
Recondition Valve Body.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
WORN OR BROKEN REACTION SHAFT SEAL RINGS
Replace Reaction Shaft Support Seal Rings.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
CLOGGED OIL FILTER
Replace Filter and Oil.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
FAULTY OIL PUMP
Replace Oil Pump, check transaxle wear.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
INCORRECT PRNDL CODE IN "OD" POSITION
Perform CHECK SHIFTER SIGNAL CODE P0705.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
L-R SWITCH VALVE STICKY
Recondition Valve Body.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System
UD OR LR SEAL LEAKAGE (POSSIBLE HEAT SET FAILURE)
Recondition the Transaxle.
Perform Transaxle 42LE Verification TEST VER-1A Verification Test VER-1A - Transmission Control System