Current Gear

2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Current Gear
The scan tool displays numbers 1, 2, 3, or 4. The PCM looks at trans range position and the gear commanded by the PCM. The actual forward gear that the transaxle is in will be the lower of the two because the manual valve can override the PCM commanded gear.
RENDER: 1.0x

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