Clutch & Band Application

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Clutch & Band Application
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Range Reference

Gear Park Reverse Neutral D
P EVT R N EVT Low 1st 2nd 3rd 4th EVT High
Shift Solenoid 1 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF
Shift Solenoid 2 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON
Line PC Solenoid 1 N.H. ON ON/OFF* ON ON/OFF* ON ON ON ON ON
PC Solenoid 2 Trim N.H. OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
PC Solenoid 3 Trim N.H. OFF ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
PC Solenoid 4 Trim N.L. OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF
PC Solenoid 5 N.L. OFF ON/OFF* OFF ON/OFF* OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
1-3 Clutch - - - - A - A - -
4th Clutch - - - - - - - A -
Hybrid Low 1-2 Clutch - A - A A A - - -
Hybrid Direct 2-3-4 Clutch - - - - - A A A A
ON = the solenoid valve is energized.
OFF = the solenoid valve is de-energized.
A = Applied
1-3 Clutch - Clutch 4 Status on the Scan tool
4th Clutch - Clutch 3 Status on the Scan tool
Hybrid Low 1-2 Clutch - Clutch 1 Status on the Scan tool
Hybrid Direct 2-3-4 Clutch - Clutch 2 Status on the Scan tool
*When the internal combustion engine is running, the line pressure control solenoid is ON (pressurized) and the pressure control solenoid 5 is OFF (no pressure). When the internal combustion engine is OFF (auto stop), the line pressure control solenoid is OFF (no pressure) and the pressure control solenoid 5 is ON (pressurized).
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