Technician A says some manufacturers have programmed into the power train control module (PCM) regular shift points for their continuously variable transmission (CVT), at which the pulley sheaves will move to predetermined positions to create the feel of separate conventional shifts. Technician B says some manufacturers allow the driver to manually shift through these predetermined pulley diameters while driving the vehicle. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Both Technician A and Technician B are correct. Some manufacturers program CVTs to simulate conventional shift points for a more familiar driving experience, and they also allow manual shifting through these simulated gears.

Technician a Says Some Manufacturers Have Programmed into the Power