26 L-R/2-4 Pressure Switch Circuit

1990 Plymouth Acclaim V6-181 3.0L SOHCSECTION 26 L-R/2-4 Pressure Switch Circuit











THEORY OF OPERATION:
The transmission system uses three pressure switches to monitor the fluid pressure in the L-R, 2-4, and OD elements. The pressure switches are continuously monitored for the correct states in each gear as shown below.

LIMP-IN:
YES (89-95 model years)

WHEN MONITORED/SET CONDITIONS:
Whenever the engine is running.

TRANSMISSION EFFECTS:
- 89-95 model year + 96 model year V-1 calibration - relay open in limp-in mode.
- 96 model year V-2 calibration (default desensitization) and 97 model year - Code eliminated, codes 22 and 24 will be set.

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
- If code 35 is present, ignore code 22 and perform code 35 diagnostic procedures.
- If code 35 is not set, follow diagnostic procedures for codes 22 and 24.






RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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