Caliber L4-2.0L VIN B (2007)
Shifter CVT: Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - CVT Shifter Diagnostics
NUMBER: 21-013-06 REV. A
GROUP: Transmission
DATE: October 5, 2006
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 21-013-06, DATED MAY 5, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL MODEL WITH A
DESCRIPTION ON LABOR TIMES THAT SHOULD BE USED WHEN REPAIRS ARE MADE.
SUBJECT:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVI) Automatic Shifter Diagnostics
MODELS:
2007
(PM)
Caliber
**2007
(MK-49174)
Compass/Patriot**
**2007
(JS)
Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan**
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with an Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (sales code DAV).
DISCUSSION:
The Automatic Transmission Shifter for 2007 PM, MK and JS vehicles equipped with a CVI transmission includes several new features:
i.
The Shifter's serpentine pattern does not require the shifter to have a button on the knob to release it from "Park". There is a blocking lever within
the Shifter that prevents undesired shifting out of "Park".
ii.
The shifter has a solenoid which is actuated by depressing the brake pedal. This prevents shifting out of "Park" without the brake pedal being
depressed. To operate the solenoid, the ignition must be in the "On" or "Run" position and the brake pedal must be depressed. The Brake Switch
sends a signal to the Cabin Compartment Node (CCN) and the CCN, in turn, energizes the solenoid that moves the Park Lock Lever to allow the
driver to shift out of "Park". On the right side of the Console Pod is a plug that allows access to the Park Lock Lever for manual operation.
iii.
The Interlock Cable is attached to a lever within the Shifter that prevents the Shift Lever from moving out of "Park" without the key (theft
prevention). The Interlock Cable adjustment is preset at the factory. When properly adjusted, the Interlock System prevents the key being
removed from the Key Cylinder when the Shift Lever is in a position other then "Park".
