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Overdrive Range, First Gear - With Electronic Range Select Mode
2009 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.4LSECTION Overdrive Range, First Gear - With Electronic Range Select Mode
Overdrive Range, First Gear (With Electronic Range Select Mode)
When you move the gear selector lever to the Overdrive (D) position from the Neutral (N) position, the following changes occur in order to shift the transmission into Overdrive Range - First Gear.
Manual Valve
In the Overdrive position, the manual valve directs line pressure into the drive fluid circuit. The manual valve blocks line pressure from entering the PRN fluid circuit and the manual valve opens the PRN fluid circuit in order to exhaust.
Low and Reverse Band Releases
Low and Reverse Servo
Low band fluid pressure exhausts from the servo, releasing the servo and the low and reverse band.
Forward Clutch Applies
Forward Clutch
Drive fluid is orificed into the forward clutch fluid circuit. Forward clutch fluid pressure applies the forward clutch.
1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve
In first gear, the PCM energizes the 1-2 shift solenoid valve and the 1-2 signal fluid pressure acts on the 1-2 shift valve.
1-2 Shift Valve
The 1-2 signal fluid pressure keeps the 1-2 shift valve in the downshifted position against a spring force. Drive fluid is routed through the 1-2 shift valve.
A/T Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch (TFP Val. Position
Sw.) Assembly
Drive fluid is routed to the TFP Val. Position Sw. Assembly, which signals the PCM that the transmission is in the Overdrive range.
Overdrive Range, First Gear - With Electronic Range Select Mode
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.