S-Type (X200) V8-4.0L (AJ28) (2001)
Technical Service Bulletin # S307-19
Date: 050601
A/T - Harsh or Erratic Shifting
S307-19
S-TYPE
DATE
06/05
MODEL
2000-02 MY
S-TYPE
VIN L00001-M44997
5-Speed Transmission - Erratic or Harsh Shifts - Valve Body Kit Available - Repair Procedure
Issue:
Some 2000-02 MY S-TYPE vehicles within the above VIN range may exhibit erratic or harsh transmission shifts. This can be caused by valve body or
control solenoid failure.
Parts Information:
Warranty Information:
Warranty claims should be submitted quoting the information found in the table.
This will result in payment of the stated time and, where applicable parts/miscellaneous expense codes as listed.
Disclaimer
Action
Note:
Check for connector/wiring and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) faults, ensure the transmission fluid is clean and there is no debris in the sump.
Refer to Global Technical Reference GTR Workshop Manual, section: 307-01 - Diagnosis and Testing. Any faults other than the valve body kit
replacement, are to be carried out as a separate Warranty Claim.
When a fault has been confirmed with the valve body or control solenoid, a new valve body kit must be installed. Follow the Service Instruction outlined
below.
1.
Open driver door.
2.
Switch ignition "ON".