Troubleshooting 4L60E transmissions

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==Basic details on troubleshooting the 4L60E transmission==
 
==Basic details on troubleshooting the 4L60E transmission==
 
 
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:
 
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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*Has the system been scanned for codes and code history?
 
*Has the system been scanned for codes and code history?
  
==4L60 - 700R4 - 4L60E drivability problems==
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==4L60 - TH700R4 - 4L60E drivability problems==
 
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Has the transmission lost reverse?  Has it also lost 2nd gear and 4th gear (overdrive)?
 
Has the transmission lost reverse?  Has it also lost 2nd gear and 4th gear (overdrive)?
  
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==Scanner==
 
==Scanner==
 
 
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.   
 
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.   
 
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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