Solenoid Body Strategy Drive Cycle

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

General Procedure

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION .

NOTE: Carry out the drive cycle after downloading the solenoid body strategy data file to the TCM.

NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws.

NOTE: The engine and transmission must be at normal operating temperature.

2.

With the engine running and the brake applied, move the selector lever through the gears in the following order, pausing in each gear for 4 seconds: N, R, N, D, R, D, N. Repeat this pattern 2 times. If any engagements feel soft or harsh, repeat this procedure.

3.

Drive the vehicle and accelerate at a moderate throttle so the upshifts occur at 2, 000 RPM up to 80 kmh (50 mph) and brake lightly to a stop. Repeat this pattern 2 times.

4.

Drive the vehicle and accelerate at a moderate throttle so the upshifts occur at 3, 000 RPM up to 80 kmh (50 mph) and brake lightly to a stop. Repeat this pattern 2 times.

5.

With the engine running and the brake applied, move the selector lever through the gears in the following order, pausing in each gear for 4 seconds: N, R, N, D, R, D, N. Repeat this pattern 2 times.

6.

From a stop, accelerate to 40 kmh (25 mph), then release the throttle. Keeping the throttle closed, pull the selector lever into the "L" position and coast down to 16 kmh (10 mph). Repeat this pattern 2 times.