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A/T - Harsh Downshift When Braking Or 1-2 Upshift On Accel

37 Harsh downshifts when braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration

37 12 74

2029305/4

November 28, 2012.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-71 dated November 8, 2012 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles





Condition
Customer may report harsh downshifts while braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration.

Technical Background
Further TCM software calibration to improve shift concerns.

Production Solution
New software in the Transmission Control Module (J217) addresses the condition.

Service

SVM Update Instructions

1. Follow all instructions in the attached TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.





2. Update the Transmission Control Module (J217) using the SVM action code as listed in the table above if necessary.

3. Clear adaptations and perform test drive adaptation through GFF for 2011 model year.

4. Clear adaptations and perform standstill adaptation for 2012 model year only.





Warranty

Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure:

^ TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.

All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.

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TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.