Range Reference

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Range Reference
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Range Reference

Range Park Reverse Neutral OD D 2 1
Gear N R N 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd
**1-2 Shift Solenoid  ON ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
**2-3 Shift Solenoid  OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
Fourth 
Clutch 
- - - - - - A - - - - - - -
Overrun Clutch  - - - - - - - A A A A A A A
Overdrive Roller Clutch  H H H H H H OR A A A A A A A
Forward Clutch  - - - A A A A A A A A A A A
Direct Clutch  - A - - - A A - - A - - - -
Front Band  - - - - - - - - - - - A - A
Intermediate Sprag Clutch  - - - * H OR OR * H OR * H * H
Intermediate Clutch  - - - - A A A - A A - A - A
Lo Roller Clutch  - - - H OR OR OR H OR OR H OR H OR
Rear Band  - A - - - - - - - - - - A -
  • A = Applied
  • H = Holding
  • OR = Overrunning
  • * = Holding, but not effective
  • ON = The solenoid is energized.
  • OFF = The solenoid is de-energized.
  • ** = The state of the solenoid follows a shift pattern, which depends upon vehicle speed and throttle position. The pattern does not depend upon the selected gear.
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