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POWER FLOW - DRIVE 4 (OVERDRIVE)
In Drive 4 (Overdrive), transmission drive is via the input shaft to the forward clutch cylinder. The elements of the transmission function as follows :
The C1 clutch is applied to drive the planet carrier clockwise.
The B1 band is applied to hold the reverse sun gear stationary.
As the planet carrier tuns, the long pinion ‘walks ’ around the stationary reverse sun gear and rotates around its
axis driving the internal ring gear and output shaft in a clockwise or forward direction at a speed faster than the input shaft i.e. in overdrive ratio.
The forward sun gear is also driven faster than the input shaft and overruns the 3-4 OWC.
The C2 clutch is engaged to reduce the speed differential across the 3-4 OWC.
Control
To maintain this arrangement in the steady state solenoids and valves are activated as follows: Solenoid S1 is switched On. S2 is switched Off.
With S1 switched On the 3-4 shift valve is held in the fourth gear position by line 500 pressure on the small end
of the valve.
With S2 switched Off the 2-3 shift valve is held in the fourth gear position by line 500 pressure on the large end of the valve.
The 1-2 shift valve is held in the fourth gear position by S2 oil pressure.
2nd oil (line pressure) from the 1-2 shift valve is directed to the band apply regulator valve, and to the 2-3 shift
valve.
The band apply regulator valve supplies 2nd oil (regulated to line pressure multiplied by the valve ratio) to the
band apply feed (BAF) circuit.
Band apply feed oil is directed to: - the outer apply area of the front servo- the inner apply area of the front servo piston via the 3-4 shift valve
- the 1-2 shift valve to provide an exhaust port when the transmission is shifted to first gear
2nd oil at the 2-3 shift valve is directed to the 3rd oil circuit.
3rd oil from the 2-3 shift valve is directed to the clutch apply regulator valve, and to the 4-3 Sequence Valve.
The clutch apply regulator valve supplies oil (regulated to line 500 pressure multiplied by the valve ratio) to the
clutch apply feed (CAF) circuit.
The CAF oil is directed to:- the C1 clutch- the C1 bias valve- the 4-3 sequence valve
Drive oil (line pressure) from the manual valve engages the C2 clutch
Refer to figure 5.8 and table 5.9.
Table 5.9 - Engaged Elements - Drive 4 (Overdrive)
Gear State
Drive 4 (Overdrive) C1
X C2
X C3
- C4
- B1
X B2
- 1-2
OWC - 3-4
OWC X LU
CLUTCH -
ELEMENTS ENGAGED
5A-60 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONDIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM Recommended T est Equipment and Procedure
The test equipment is designed to be used with the control modules in all vehicles. The components used in the transmission application are: Multi Function Tester, and
Appropriate vehicle for testing.
Multi Function Tester (MFT)
The MFT is programmed with the special vehicle diagnostic software that allows selection of the unit under test.
The program allows the proper communication to the Transmission Control Unit (TCU).
It then requests information from the user via a menu system to select the required set up.
Examples are viewing codes, clearing error codes, and real-time operation. Set up and operation instructions are detailed in the user manual.
This equipment can be used by trained personnel such as technicians and mechanics to diagnose electronic and
wiring problems relating to the vehicle transmission. Information that is available includes engine and road (shaft)
speed, transmission oil temperature, throttle position, solenoid/gear status and gear lever position. Current andstored faults detected by the electronics are also available.
TCU Pin Description The TCU pin descriptions are listed in table 6.1.1. The wiring loom pins are shown in figure 6.1.1
Pin
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Identification
Common Ground Do not use Mode Indicator Lamp -‘ Winter ’
Gear Position ‘Park ’
LampGear Position ‘Reverse ’
LampGear Position ‘Neutral ’
LampDo not useEngine Speed Input
Sensor (-Ve) Type
GND -
OP OP OP OP
-
IP Description
Main power ground (or the module. Connects
directly to the battery negative terminal. Indicates ‘WINTER ’ mode shift schedule is se-
lected.
Drives the jewel in the instrument cluster to in-dicate ‘PARK ’ gear lever position.
Drives the jewel in the instrument cluster to in- dicate ‘REVERSE ’ gear lever position.
Drives the jewel in the instrument cluster to in- dicate ‘NEUTRAL ’ gear lever position.
Flywheel/Ring gear pulses to indicate engine speed.
4WD
(Diesel)
O O
4WD
(Gas)
O O O
Table 6.1.1 - TCU Pin Description
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Default Transmission Operating Modes
The TCU relies on accurate information from its inputs and complete control of its outputs to effectively control the
transmission. To ensure that it has both valid inputs and functioning outputs, the TCU carries out both hardware and
software fault detection routines. The TCU will respond to any faults detected by adopting the operating modes which
are detailed below.
The following symptoms of faults are the most obvious results of each fault under ‘normal ’ conditions.
There is always the possibility that a fault may not be detected. If undetected fault conditions are present, the
operation of the transmission is difficult to predict.
1 Throttle Fault
All shifts will occur as if a nominal throttle (approx. 44%) were applied for shift scheduling.
All shifts will be firm as full throttle and hence high engine torque is assumed.
The torque converter will be unlocked at all times.
All downshifts initiated by the shift lever will occur as though they were ‘automatic ’ shifts. That is the engine
braking effect will not occur until near the end of the shift.
Line pressure will always stay high (solenoid 6 OFF) to cope with assumed high throttle/torque.
If a fault is undetected, the percent throttle is most likely to be interpreted as higher than actual, resulting in late
upshifts, early downshifts, firm shifting and a harsh 3-1 shift when stopping.
2 Throttle Not Learnt Fault
The transmission operates from default throttle calibration values which results in the evaluation of the throttle being
higher (more open) than it is. There(ore at zero throttle settings, the transmission may calculate that sufficient throttle
opening is present to justify high line pressure and switch solenoid 6 to OFF. Other symptoms are:
a. late upshifts and
b. lock-up maintained at zero throttle when the vehicle speed is sufficiently high.
3 Engine Speed Fault All shifts will be firm because an engine speed corresponding to peak engine torques is assumed.
If a fault is undetected, the engine speed is likely to be interpreted as stalled resulting in soft shifting possibly with an end of shift bump.
4 Vehicle Speed Sensor Fault
All shifts will be controlled by the shift lever with skip downshifts disabled and downshifts only allowed if the
engine speed is low. Fourth gear will be inhibited.
The torque converter will be unlocked at all times.
If a fault is undetected, the vehicle is likely to be interpreted as being stationary resulting in first gear operation at all
times. Note that speedometer transducer faults are likely to cause the vehicle ’s speedometer to become inoperative.
5 Gear Lever Fault (Inhibitor/PRNDL Switch) The gear lever is assumed to be in the Drive position.
The transmission is limited to 2nd,3rd, and R gears only.
The rear band will apply at all times when the lever is shifted to P, R or N. (B2 inhibition and reverse lockout
protection is disabled.)
The torque converter will be unlocked at all times.
Manually (gear lever) initiated downshifts will not be available.
If a fault is undetected, the gear lever position is likely to be interpreted as being higher than actual. Where Park is the
highest position and Manual 1 is the lowest, the result being the availability of higher gears than selected by the gear
lever.
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Diagnostic Trouble Messages The diagnostic trouble messages generated by the TCU and their possible causes are listed in table 6.1.3.
Table 6.1.2 - Transmission Operations for On/Off Solenoid Faults
Transmission Operation
First gear instead of second and fourth gear instead of third. This results in a 1
4 shift as the vehicle accelerates from rest.
Second gear instead of first and third gear instead of fourth.This results in second gear starts.
Fourth gear instead of first and third gear instead of second.This results in fourth gear starts.
Second gear instead of third and first gear instead of fourth. This results in a 1
2 then 2
1 (overrun) downshift as the vehicle
accelerates from rest. The following shifts become poor:1
3, 1
4, 2
1 2
3, 2
4, 4
2, 4
1.
The following shifts become poor: 3
4, 4
3, 3
2.
There may be slippage in the gears during torque converter locking. The following shifts become poor:1
2, 1
3, 1
4, 2
3, 2
4, 3
1, 3
2 (All Including Manual), 3
4,
4
1,4
3.
The following shifts become poor:2
4, 3
2.
There may be slippage in the gears during torque converter locking.Line pressure always high.Line pressure always low thus resulting in risk of slippage in gears.
Torque converter always unlocked.
Torque converter always locked in 3rd and 4th gears, causing thevehicle to shudder at lower speeds,
Condition
Always ON Always OFF Always OFF Always ON Always OFF Always ON Always OFF Always ON Always OFF Always ON Always OFFAlways ONSolenoid 1 2 34 6 7