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Delayed Engagement From Neutral to Reverse

Symptom:
DELAYED ENGAGEMENT FROM NEUTRAL TO REVERSE

POSSIBLE CAUSES
LOW FLUID LEVEL
TORQUE CONVERTER DRAINDOWN - (NORMAL 2 OR 3 SECONDS WITH EXTENDED ENGINE OFF TIME)
INCORRECT GEARSHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
CLOGGED OIL FILTER
INCORRECT PRNDL CODE IN REVERSE
VALVE BODY MALFUNCTION - #1 BALL CHECK STICKING OR L-R SWITCH VALVE STICKING
FAULTY OIL PUMP
WORN OR FAULTY REVERSE AND/OR L-R CLUTCH(ES)
LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH OR ACCUMULATOR SEAL LEAKAGE
WORN OR FAULTY LOW/REVERSE RETAINER
WORN OR BROKEN REACTION SHAFT SEAL RINGS
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TOO LOW