Automatic Transmission Shift Pattern - Delayed Shift (21-06-94)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT PATTERN - DELAYED SHIFT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT PATTERN - DELAYED SHIFT

Model(s): 1991-94 Dodge (B7) Stealth

1993-94 Plymouth (B8) Colt Vista

1993-94 Eagle (B8) Summit Wagon

1994 Dodge (B9) Colt

1994 Plymouth (B9) Colt

1994 Eagle (B9) Summit

1995 Eagle (FJ) Talon

Group: Transmission

Bulletin No.: 21-06-94

Date: April 8, 1994

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Delayed 2/3 or 3/4 transmission gear shifts, up to 2 minutes, when the transmission fluid temperature is below 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

DISCUSSION

The transmission shift pattern on the models listed above provides for a delayed upshift (see chart below). If the transmission fluid temperature is below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), or if the vehicle operating time, since the ignition switch is turned on, is less than the time shown on the chart below, the shift pattern will be delayed.

Model	Engine	Transaxle	Model Year	2/3 Shift Affected	3/4 Shift Affected	Approx. Delay Time
Stealth	3.0L	FWD	1991-1994	Yes	Yes	Up To 2 Mins.
Colt Vista/ Summit Wagon	1.8L	AWD/FWD	1994	Yes	Yes	Up To 1 Min.
Colt Vista/ Summit Wagon	2.4L	AWD/FWD	1993-1994	Yes	Yes	Up To 2 Mins.
Talon	2.0L	AWD/FWD	1995	No	Yes	Up To 2 Mins.
Colt Summit	1.8L	FWD	1994	Yes	Yes	Up To 1 Min.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

POLICY: This information is being provided for information only and no repair attempt should be made to alter the shift pattern or modify the transmission.