A 1-2 shift valve blocked in the open position and a 2-3 shift valve blocked in the closed position would, theoretically, engage only second gear with the shifter in D, 2 or 1. Block the 1-2 in the direction of the white arrow and the 2-3 in the direction of the red arrow.

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