Troubleshooting 4L60E transmissions

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=Basic details on troubleshooting 4L60E transmissions.=
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==Basic details on troubleshooting the 4L60E transmission==
  
It takes some working knowledge on the electronic controlled transmission to determine if the problem is engine, transmission or chassis related cause.
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It takes some working knowledge of the electronically controlled transmission to determine if the problem is engine, transmission or chassis related. Some general questions to be answered are:
 
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Common questions to answer are:
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*Does the speedometer function correctly?
 
*Does the speedometer function correctly?
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*Has the system been scanned for codes and code history?
 
*Has the system been scanned for codes and code history?
  
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==4L60 - 700R4 - 4L60E drivability problems==
  
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Has the transmission lost reverse?  Has it also lost 2nd gear and 4th gear (overdrive)?
  
==4L60-700r4-4L60E Drivability problems==
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If those are the problems, suspect that the drive shell has broken or has stripped out splines.  When the drive shell fails, the results is no reverse, 2nd gear or 4th gear. Check for there being three complete shifts of the forward gears. Shift 1st to 2nd gear, then shift 2nd to 3rd gear, then shift 3rd to 4th gear (overdrive).
 
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Has the transmission lost reverse?  Has it also lost 2nd gear and 4th gear(over drive)?
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If that is the problems, I would suspect the drive shell has broken or stripped out splines.  When the drive shell fails, the results is no reverse, 2nd gear or 4th gear. Check for 3 complete shifts in forward gears. Shift 1 - 2nd gear, then shift 2 -3 gear, then shift to 4th gear (overdrive)  
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==Scanner==
 
==Scanner==
  
A good quality scanner is needed.  Not a code reader device.  A scanner that can read codes, clear codes , can read a live data stream as the trans is controlled by the PCM.
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A good quality scanner that can read codes, clear codes, and can read a live data stream as the transmission is controlled by the PCM is needed, not just a code reader device.  
  
Some scanners can take over control of the transmission for a better diagnostic test of the operation as the vehicle is driven   
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Some scanners can take over control of the transmission for a better diagnostic test of the operation as the vehicle is driven.  
  
 
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