INTRODUCTION
JR403-E
The JR403-£ otherwise known as the ELECTROMATIC is curently found in 1988 and up GMC
Titmaster Trucks, Isuzu Trucks, Nissan Diesel Trucks, Mazda Trucks and Mitsubishi Trucks. This
electronic controlled transmission is similar in design to that of an RE4ROTA found in Nissan
Pathfinders, 240SX and 300ZX vehicles, but on a much larger scale. The information
contained in this manual was compiled from GMC and ISUZU factory repair manuals. The
JR403-E transmission is fully computer contiolled Consisting shift solenoids, a line pressure
solenoid, a converter clutch solenoid, a overrun clutch solenoid and a fiuid temperature
switch, There is buitt into the vehicle a self diagnostic test to aid in diagnosing electrical
Problems which this manual contains. This manual also includes fluid pressure testing and an
‘exhaustive disassembly and reassembly section
"Portions of material contained herein have been reprinted with the
permission of General Motors Corp., Service Technology Group."
The information and part numbers contained in this booklet
have been compiled from industry sources known for
their reliability, but ATSG does not guarantee its accuracy.
ROBERT D. CHERRNAY
‘TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
ED KRUSE DALE ENGLAND
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT FIELD SERVICE CONSULTANT
FRANK MIETUS WAYNE COLONNA
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
JIM DIAL PETE LUBAN
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP
9200 S. DADELAND BLVD.
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MIAMI, FL 33156
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‘SELF DIAGNOSIS AND CODE RETRIEVAL
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(305) 670-4161ATSG Technical Service Information
SELF DIAGNOSIS AND CODE RETRIEVAL
1988 VEHICLES: The instrument panel ECONOMY light functions as a pattern monitor lamp during
self diagnosis (See Figure 1). Turn the ignition to the ON" position (The Economy Switch can be in
elther the ECONOMY or NORMAL mode). The pattern monitor lamp will begin to blink rapidly
indicating that an electrical problem does exist. If there were no problems detected, the light will
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Retrieving Codes: If the pattern monitor lamp (economy indicator light). flashes to indicate that
an electrical problem has been detected, follow the self diagnosis steps in Figure 3 to obtain the
1, TURN THE IGNITION OFF.
2. PLACE THE SELECTOR LEVER INTO THE “D* POSITION.
3. PLACE THE ECONOMY DRIVE SWITCH TO THE "NORMAL" POSITION.
4, TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE "ON" POSITION.
5. PLACE THE SELECTOR INTO THE *2" RANGE.
6. PLACE THE ECONOMY DRIVE SWITCH TO THE *ECONOMY’ POSITION.
7. PLACE THE SELECTOR LEVER INTO THE "1* RANGE.
8, PLACE THE ECONOMY DRIVE SWITCH TO THE "NORMAL" POSITION.
9. DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND RELEASE.
Figure 3
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