Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Shift Sequences: Notes
Once all the driver controllable conditions for the requested shift have been met, the TCCM begins a shift timer with a maximum duration of 1 second per 'D' channel transition. If the shift timer expires before the TCCM recognizes to correct mode sensor code, the shift is considered to have been blocked. The blocked shift will increment the blocked shift counter by one. The TCCM strategy for handling blocked shifts will be described later. The process the TCCM performs for the various shifts will be described first.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
