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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Incorrect Line Pressure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Incorrect Line Pressure
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Incorrect Line Pressure

Checks Cause
DEFINITION: Transmission main line pressure that is determined to be high or low. Refer to Line Pressure Check Procedure .
Automatic Transmission Fluid Level - low pressure only Low fluid level
Thermo Element Assembly - low pressure only
  • The thermo element plate pins (120, 123) are misadjusted.
  • The thermo element (121) or the thermo element plate (122) is out of position, missing, or damaged - causing low fluid level in the oil pan.
Oil Filter and Seal Assembly
  • The oil filter assembly (100) is missing or damaged.
  • The oil filter seal assembly (101) is missing or damaged, low pressure only.
Wiring Harness Assembly The wiring harness assembly (224) is disconnected or damaged.
Oil Pump Assembly
  • The following components are worn or damaged - low pressure only:
    • The oil pump cover (201)
    • The oil pump body (202)
    • The oil pump vane ring (209)
    • The oil pump rotor (210)
    • The oil pump vanes (211)
    • The oil pump slide oil seal ring (212)
    • The oil pump slide O-ring seal (213)
    • The oil pump slide (214)
  • The oil pump slide (214) is binding, high pressure only.
  • The oil pump prime springs (222, 223) or the oil pump slide pivot pin (215) is missing or damaged, low pressure only.
  • The oil pump slide seal (220) or the oil pump slide seal support (221) is missing or damaged, high pressure only.
Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Assembly
  • The pressure control solenoid valve assembly (322) is damaged.
  • The solenoid valve O-ring seals (305, 316) are missing or damaged.
  • The valve retainer (314) is missing or damaged.
Torque Signal Regulator Valve Assembly
  • The torque signal regulator valve (321) is binding or damaged.
  • The valve retainer (314) is missing or damaged.
Pressure Regulator Valve Assembly
  • The pressure regulator valve (313) is binding or is damaged.
  • The pressure regulator valve springs (311, 312) is missing or damaged.
  • The reverse boost valve (310) is binding or is damaged, high pressure only.
  • The line boost valve (304) is binding or is damaged, high pressure only.
  • The valve retainer (302) is missing or is damaged.
Actuator Feed Limit Valve Assembly - low pressure only
  • The actuator feed limit valve (414) is binding or is damaged.
  • The actuator feed limit valve spring (415) is missing or is damaged.
  • The actuator feed limit valve spring retainer (416) is missing or damaged.
Low Blow Off Valve Assembly - low pressure only
  • The low blow off valve spring (323) is missing or is damaged.
  • The low blow off ball valve (324) is missing, binding, or is damaged.
  • The low blow off valve spring retainer (325) is missing or is damaged.
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