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Automatic Transmission Harsh 2 To 1 Downshift (TS_01_08055)

Publication date: 2005-08-05
Reference number: TS_01_08055

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HARSH 2 TO 1 DOWNSHIFT

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HARSH 2 TO 1 DOWNSHIFT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 01 08055, Date of Issue:  August 05, 2005
SUZUKI: 2004 FORENZA (RQ420)
SECTION: Transmission

CONDITION

Drivability concern harsh shift from 2nd gear to 1st gear when slowing to a stop.

CAUSE

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software Logic

CORRECTION

Reprogram the Automatic Transmission Control Module (TCM). Follow the reprogramming procedure described below

REQUIRED TOOLS AND SOFTWARE

REQUIRED TOOLS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION

Part Numbers Description QTY Notes
09910-06520 SDS Tool Kit 1 Kit Includes USB Cable, Diagnostic Interface Box and DLC Cable
Suzuki Pitstop Pass-Thru Reprograming Software 3_SOFTWARE.EXE 1 Most current Pass-Thru Software Requires a Key Code to operate
Suzuki Pitstop Database 4_DATABASE1.EXE 1 Most Current Software Database
Suzuki Pitstop Suzuki Pass-Thru Reprogramming Tool Operator's Manual 1 Must be read and understood completely before attempting to reprogram a vehicle
99963-01501-224 Reprogram Label 1 Labels can be ordered thru Suzuki Parts Department at no charge in packages of 200 each.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Labor Operation Description Failed Part Number Complaint Code Defect Code Labor Time
FB33P0 Controller, AT TCM 38880-85Z00 26 48 0.3 Hrs.

Reprogramming Procedure

  1. Log onto the SCAT system and access the Suzuki Pitstop.
  2. Download and review the Suzuki Pass-Thru Reprogramming Tool Operator's Manual. This must be read and understood COMPLETELY before attempting to reprogram the TCM.
  3. Following the procedure outlined in the Suzuki Pass-Thru Reprogramming Tool Operator's Manual, download and install the Pass-Thru Reprogramming Software "3_SOFTWARE.EXE" and the Suzuki Pass-Thru Reprogramming Data Base "4_DATABASE1.EXE" onto your PC. Follow the procedure in Section 3.2 of the Operator's Manual to update the Database files.
  4. Following the procedures outlined in the Suzuki Pass-Thru Reprogramming Tool Operator's Manual, hook up the SDS Interface Tool P/N 09910-06520 to the vehicle and run the TCM reprogramming software.
  5. When the TCM reprogramming is complete use the Tech 2 to perform the "AT Learned Initialize" under "Transmission-> Misc Test".
  6. Fill out the Reprogram Label P/N 99963-01501-224 (the part number and version will be displayed at the "The reprogramming is successful" screen). Then affix the label to the back of the glove box door as pictured below.
    Fig 1: Identifying Reprogram Label P/N 99963-01501-224
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