That description sounds like the solenoid isn't working, the kick in drive could be that it isn't engaging low gear and instead is starting out in second gear. With the old pack you had the error, but it worked in all gears, correct? If so, I would take a meter and test the solenoids for resistance, that can be done from the wiring connector. Take a meter set to resistance and connect one terminal to pin 4 on the transmission connector, then measure the resistance between it and pins 4, 5, 6 and 7 in turn. The readings at each one should be almost exactly the same. If that checks out, then it's likely that something got into the passage for reverse/low. If that is the case, then about the only way to get it out would be pulling the transmission pan and pulling the valve body apart to remove whatever is blocking the flow of fluid.
Removing it isn't really hard but it's messy.
First thing is to remove the battery and tray so you can get to the manual shift lever on the transmission. Make sure it is in low when you do that as it makes it easier.
Next you remove the pan and filter, next you remove the bolts that holt the valve body to the case. Now you need to grab the parking roller from the guide. Then remove the valve body. Tag the two accumulators that are in the case.
Before doing this though you need to be sure you have a scan tool available to do the relearn procedure. I might even try a relearn before you start pulling parts.
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Thursday, October 7th, 2021 AT 7:06 PM