PRE-RELEASE
(440-2696) Hard shifting, automatic transmission
Symptom: Hard shifting 5-6, 6-5 or with kickdown. Diagnostic trouble codes read with Tech2 in TCM: P0729 or P0735.
| TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN | |
| Bulletin Nbr: | 440-2696 |
| Date: ........... | Mars 2008 |
| Market: | enl separat lista |
| Hard shifting, automatic transmission |
| Cars affected |
Saab 9-3 M05-M06 with engine alternative Z19 DTH and 6-speed automatic transmission within the following Vehicle Identification Number ranges:
4D/5D: 51000001-61129898
CV: 56000001-66104488
| Background |
Hard shifting is noticed at 5-6, 6-5 or with kickdown. This mainly arises after a distance of 30 000 km.
The problem is caused by wear in the valve housing.
In the case of customer complaint, the following procedure must be carried out.
Symptom description
Hard shifting 5-6, 6-5 or with kickdown.Diagnostic trouble codes read with Tech2 in TCM: P0729 or P0735.
| Parts required |
93 183 641 Valve housing
For other parts required for replacement, see EPC
| Procedure |
Replace the valve housing in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) - 4. Transmission - Automatic Transmission - 6-speed, AF40 - Adjustment/Replacement - Valve housing.
| Warranty/Time Information |
In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period , use the following information to fill out the claim:
Object code: 44340
Fault/Reason code: 08
Location code: 09
Repair/Action code: 01
Time: 4D/5D = 3.4 hr; CV = 3.5 hr
