Cutlass Ciera L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1995)
Valve Body: Customer Interest
A/T - Upshifts Delayed or No 2 to 3 Upshifts
File In Section: 7 - Transmission
Bulletin No.: 47-71-36
Date: October, 1994
Subject:
Delayed or No 2-3 Upshifts Hot
(Replace Transaxle Spacer Plate)
Models:
1995 Buick Century
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
with 2.2L Engine (VIN 4 - RPO LN2)
Transaxle Applications:
Hydra-Matic 3T40 (RPO MD9)
Transaxle Models:
5SWC Models Built Before August 24, 1994
(Julian Date 236)
Condition
Some owners may experience a delayed or no 2-3 upshift during the following driving conditions:
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fully releasing accelerator pedal after a Wide Open Throttle (WOT) 1-2 upshift.
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fully releasing accelerator pedal after a 3-2 detent downshift.
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fully releasing accelerator pedal and then manually shifting from "DRIVE" to "SECOND" and then back to "DRIVE" above 35 MPH.
This condition may become noticeable after the transaxle reaches operating temperature.
