Technical Bulletin

Listing 2013
March, 2013
Transmission
Bulletin #
# Pages
Subject
January
Getrag 760/790
1504
1 Leaking from the weep hole
Transfer Cases
A960

1505
5

Valve Body Identification and break down
6T70 1506 1 Torque Converter Removal
6F50N 1507 1 TSS or OSS Codes
A245E 1508 1 DTC P0741 (TCC Performance)
U151E/F
1509
1
No Start, No Crank
February
A960 1510 1 Solenoid ID
6R60 1511 2 Bulkhead Connector Sleeve
GM6

1512
1

No Reverse and/or No Forward Movement Possible
42RLE

1513
1

Solenoid Testing
09D 1514 1 Design Change
P36A

1515
7

Valve Body Breakdown/Valve Identification
Kia 1516 1 Code Retrieval
March
6T70E/6T75E
1517
2

Check Ball & Accumulator Locations
ZF5HP19/19FL
1518
1

No Reverse Before or After Overhaul
42, 46, 47, 48RE/RH 1519
1

Pressure Regulator Valve Vacuum Check Location
42, 46, 47, 48RE/RH 1520
2

Throttle Valve Vacuum Test Location
6F35, 6F50N/6F55N 1521
1

Various Shift Issues
4T65E

1522
1

TCC Function While in Displacement Mode
6F50/6F55
1523
1

Slip on Acceleration from a Stop Followed by a Bump Feel

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Transmission:
Subject:
Application:
Issue Date:

6T70E/6T75E
Check Ball & Accumulator Locations
GM
March, 2013

6T70E/6T75E

Check Ball & Accumulator Locations

Accumulator

Accumulator

Accumulator
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Check Ball & Accumulator Locations

#1517

#2
#8
#3

#4
#9
#1

#5

#6

#7
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Technical Bulletin #1518

Transmission:
Subject:
Application:
Issue Date:

ZF5HP19/19FL
No Reverse Before or After Overhaul
All
March, 2013

ZF5HP19/19FL

No Reverse Before or After Overhaul

A ZF5HP19 experiencing a no reverse before or after overhaul may be caused by a faulty MV3 (N90)
solenoid.
The first step is to unplug the transmission harness. If reverse applies it may be a bad tiptronic switch
or inhibitor switch. If reverse fails to engage switch the MV2 (N89) and MV3 (N90) solenoids with one
another as a test (Figure 1).
If reverse comes back, but a problem in any of the forward ranges now occurs, switch the solenoids
back and replace the MV3 with new solenoid.

Figure 1
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Transmission: 42,46,47,48RE/RH
Subject: Pressure Regulator Valve Vacuum Check
Location
Application: Chrysler
Issue Date: March, 2013

42,46,47,48RE/RH

Pressure Regulator Valve Vacuum Check Location

Checking for wear on the pressure regulator valve is best done with vacuum test stand. It is always
best to start a log of vacuum test reading for each test location. Everyone may have their own pass/fail
results. Just remember the higher vacuum reading the better condition the bore is in.
Note: Test port A will always test low vacuum because the size of valve, testing two areas and casting
contact to valve is thin.
Average good test results are: A = 10Hg, B = 18Hg, C = 18Hg, D = 18Hg, E = 18Hg, F = 18Hg

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Transmission:
Subject:
Application:
Issue Date:

42, 46, 47, 48RE/RH

Throttle Valve Vacuum Test Location
Chrysler
March, 2013

42, 46, 47, 48RE/RH

Throttle Valve Vacuum Test Location

Checking for wear on the throttle valve is best done with vacuum test stand. It is always best to start a
log of vacuum test reading for each test location. Everyone may have their own pass/fail results. Just
remember the higher vacuum reading the better condition the bore is in.
Note: When testing port A (Figure 1) a small piece of O-ring or rubber is need to aid the seal of test
plate (Figure 2).

Figure 1
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Throttle Valve Vacuum Test Location

#1520

You can make a test tool out of a spare TV valve and attach to a piece cooler line by grinding the stem
of valve down (Figure 3). With the cooler line as a handle you are able to move the valve into its working position to get a good vacuum test reading.
Average good vacuum test at location A is 15 Hg.

Figure 2

Figure 3

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Technical Bulletin #1521

Transmission: 6F35
Subject: Harsh 1-2 Shift, 2-3 Flare, Delayed/Harsh 1st
Engagement
Application: 2009-2010 Ford
Issue Date: March, 2013

6F35

Harsh 1-2 Shift, 2-3 Flare, Delayed/Harsh 1st Engagement

These concerns may be present in the 2009-2010 Escape, 2010 Fusion, 2009-2010 Mercury Mariner
or 2010 Milan with no DTCs in the PCM. Ford recommends reprogramming the PCM with the latest
calibration. Refer to Ford bulletin #11-2-8.

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Transmission:
Subject:
Application:
Issue Date:

4T65E
TCC Function While In Displacement Mode
GM
March, 2013

4T65E

TCC Function While In Displacement Mode

A common call late model GM cars equipped with a 4T65E transmission and DOD (displacement on
demand). The concern is the TCC slip rate is higher than normal at highway speeds. There are no trouble codes being set in any modules.
A good example is a 2007 Impala SS 5.3L with DOD. The PCM will cut 4 cylinders at highway speed
to conserve fuel. While in displacement manage mode the PCM allows the converter to slip 200-300
RPM at approximately 2% throttle. Allowing the converter to slip more reduces torsional vibrations
throughout the vehicle.
During the 8 cylinder mode, at a higher throttle percentage the PCM may cancel lockup altogether or
pull the TCC slip RPM down to a lower normal operation. The amount of TCC slip rpm in the 8 cylinder
mode will depend upon vehicle speed and load.
This is a normal PCM program function and no correction is needed (Figure 1).

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Transmission: 6F50/6F55
Subject: Slip on Acceleration from a Stop Followed by
a Bump Feel
Application: 2009-2011 Ford
Issue Date: March, 2013

6F50/6F55

Slip on Acceleration from a Stop Followed by a Bump Feel

Ford has introduced a valve body modification and PCM calibration change to correct these concerns.
The vehicles effected are the 2009 Flex, 2010-2011 Taurus and Edge, 2011 Explorer, 2009 Lincoln
MKX, 2010-2011 MKS, MKT and MKX. It is recommended to replace the separator plates with updated
plates (hole eliminated), removing a check ball from the valve body and reprogramming the PCM with
the latest update.

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