For 1990-2009 cars

# NO REVERSE/LACK OF POWER IN 2ND GEAR (ADJ. SHIFT LINKAGE)

********************************************************************* ***************** DEALER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM MESSAGE *************** ********************************************************************* SUBJECT: NO REVERSE AND/OR LACK OF POWER IN 2ND GEAR (ADJUST SHIFT LINKAGE)

#### MODELS: 1994 BUICK ROADMASTER 1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE

1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1994 GMC AND CHEVROLET C/K AND S/T TRUCKS

TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS/MODELS: 1994 HYRDA-MATIC 4L60-E (M30) ********************************************************************* CONDITION: HYDRA-MATIC 4L60-E TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED 1994 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO REVERSE AND/OR LACK OF POWER IN 2ND GEAR. THE LO AND REVERSE CLUTCH AND THE 2-4 BAND WILL SHOW HEAVY WEAR AND EXCESSIVE HEAT.

#### CAUSE:

THE VEHICLE SHIFT LINKAGE MAY BE MISADJUSTED. MISADJUSTED LINKAGE WILL PREVENT THE LOW REVERSE CLUTCH FROM EXHAUSTING AFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE.

#### CORRECTION:

WHEN REPAIRING A 4L60-E TRANSMISSION WITH NO REVERSE AND/OR LACK OF POWER IN 2ND GEAR ON A 1994 VEHICLE, THE SHIFT LINKAGE MUST BE CHECKED FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

REFER TO THE ON-VEHICLE SERVICE SECTION OF THE 1994 SERVICE MANUAL.

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