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CVT-18
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CVT SYSTEM
CVT SYSTEM
Cross-Sectional View - RE0F08AINFOID:0000000001703436
1. Converter housing 2. Oil pump 3. Forward clutch
4. Reverse brake 5. Planetary carrier 6. Primary pulley
7. Steel belt 8. Sun gear 9. Side cover
10. Internal gear 11. Secondary pulley 12. Differential case
13. Final gear 14. Idler gear 15. Reduction gear
16. Output gear 17. Parking gear 18. Input shaft
19. Torque converter
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Control SystemINFOID:0000000001703437
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Hydraulic Control System
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TCM FunctionINFOID:0000000001703439
The function of the TCM is to:
• Receive input signals sent from various switches and sensors.
• Determine required line pressure, shifting point, and lock-up operation.
• Send required output signals to the step motor and the respective solenoids.
CONTROL SYSTEM OUTLINE
The CVT senses vehicle operating conditions through various sensors. It always controls the optimum shift
position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
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SENSORS (or SIGNAL)
⇒TCM
⇒ACTUATORS
PNP switch
Accelerator pedal position signal
Closed throttle position signal
Engine speed signal
CVT fluid temperature sensor
Vehicle speed signal
Overdrive control signal
Stop lamp switch signal
Primary speed sensor
Secondary speed sensor
Primary pressure sensor
Secondary pressure sensorShift control
Line pressure control
Primary pressure control
Secondary pressure control
Lock-up control
Engine brake control
Vehicle speed control
Fail-safe control
Self-diagnosis
CONSULT-III communication
line
Duet-EA control
CAN system
On board diagnosisSte p m ot or
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valve
Lock-up select solenoid valve
Line pressure solenoid valve
Secondary pressure solenoid
valve
Shift position indicator
O/D OFF indicator lamp
Starter relay
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CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAM
CAN CommunicationINFOID:0000000001703440
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN-H line, CAN-L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only. For details, refer to LAN-6,
"System Description".
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CVT-22
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Input/Output Signal of TCM
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*1: Input by CAN communications.
*2: Output by CAN communications.
*3: If these input and output signals are different, the TCM triggers the fail-safe function.
Line Pressure and Secondary Pressure ControlINFOID:0000000001703442
• When an input torque signal equivalent to the engine drive force is sent from the ECM to the TCM, the TCM
controls the line pressure solenoid valve and secondary pressure solenoid valve.
• This line pressure solenoid controls the pressure regulator valve as the signal pressure and adjusts the pres-
sure of the operating oil discharged from the oil pump to the line pressure most appropriate to the driving
state. Secondary pressure is controlled by decreasing line pressure.
NORMAL CONTROL
Control itemFluid
pressure
controlSelect con-
trolShift controlLock-up
controlCAN com-
munication
controlFail-safe
function
(*3)
InputPNP switch XXXXXX
Accelerator pedal position signal
(*1)XXXXXX
Closed throttle position signal
(*1)X XXX
Engine speed signal
(*1)XX XXX
CVT fluid temperature sensor X X X X X
Stop lamp switch signal
(*1)X XXX
Overdrive control signal
(*1)XX
Primary speed sensor X X X X X
Secondary speed sensor X X X X X X
Primary pressure sensor X X
Secondary pressure sensor X X X
TCM power supply voltage signal X X X X X X
Out-
putStep motor X X
TCC solenoid valve X X X
Lock-up select solenoid valve X X X
Line pressure solenoid valve X X X X
Secondary pressure solenoid valve X X X
O/D OFF indicator signal
(*2)XX
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CVT SYSTEM
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Optimize the line pressure and secondary pressure, depending on driving conditions, on the basis of the throt-
tle position, the engine speed, the primary pulley (input) revolution speed, the secondary pulley (output) revo-
lution speed, the brake signal, the PNP switch signal, the lock-up signal, the voltage, the target gear ratio, the
fluid temperature, and the fluid pressure.
FEEDBACK CONTROL
When controlling the normal fluid pressure or the selected fluid pressure, the secondary pressure can be set
more accurately by using the fluid pressure sensor to detect the secondary pressure and controlling the feed-
back.
Shift ControlINFOID:0000000001703443
In order to select the gear ratio which can obtain the driving force in accordance with driver's intention and the
vehicle condition, TCM monitors the driving conditions, such as the vehicle speed and the throttle position and
selects the optimum gear ratio, and determines the gear change steps to the gear ratio. Then send the com-
mand to the step motor, and control the flow-in/flow-out of line pressure from the primary pulley to determine
the position of the moving-pulley and control the gear ratio.
NOTE:
The gear ratio is set for every position separately.
“D” POSITION
Shifting over all the ranges of gear ratios from the lowest to the high-
est.
OVERDRIVE-OFF MODE
Use this position for the improved engine braking.
“L” POSITION
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CVT-24
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CVT SYSTEM
By limiting the gear range to the lowest position, the strong driving
force and the engine brake can be secured.
DOWNHILL ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL (AUTO ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL)
When downhill is detected with the accelerator pedal released, the engine brake will be strengthened up by
downshifting so as not to accelerate the vehicle more than necessary.
ACCELERATION CONTROL
According to vehicle speed and a change of accelerator pedal angle, driver's request for acceleration and driv-
ing scene are judged. This function assists improvement in acceleration feeling by making the engine speed
proportionate to the vehicle speed. And a shift map which can gain a larger driving force is available for com-
patibility of mileage with driveability.
Lock-up and Select ControlINFOID:0000000001703444
• The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.
• The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled by the torque converter clutch solenoid
valve, which is controlled by a signal from TCM. The torque converter clutch control valve engages or
releases the torque converter clutch piston.
• When shifting between “N” (“P”) ⇔ “D” (“R”), torque converter clutch solenoid controls engagement power of
forward clutch and reverse brake.
• The lock-up applied gear range was expanded by locking up the
torque converter at a lower vehicle speed than conventional CVT
models.
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND SELECT CONTROL VALVE CONTROL
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Lock-up Released
In the lock-up released state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the unlocked state by the
torque converter clutch solenoid and the lock-up apply pressure is drained.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is not coupled.
Lock-up Applied
In the lock-up applied state, the torque converter clutch control valve is set into the locked state by the torque
converter clutch solenoid and lock-up apply pressure is generated.
In this way, the torque converter clutch piston is pressed and coupled.
Select Control
When shifting between “N” (“P”)⇔“D” (“R”), optimize the operating pressure on the basis of the throttle posi-
tion, the engine speed, and the secondary pulley (output) revolution speed to lessen the shift shock.
Control ValveINFOID:0000000001703445
FUNCTION OF CONTROL VALVE
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Name Function
Torque converter regulator valve Optimizes the supply pressure for the torque converter depending on driving conditions.
Pressure regulator valve Optimizes the discharge pressure from the oil pump depending on driving conditions.
TCC control valve• Activates or deactivate the lock-up.
• Lock-up smoothly by opening lock-up operation excessively.
TCC solenoid valve Controls the TCC control valve or select control valve.
Shift control valveControls flow-in/out of line pressure from the primary pulley depending on the stroke dif-
ference between the stepping motor and the primary pulley.
Secondary valve Controls the line pressure from the secondary pulley depending on operating conditions.
Clutch regulator valve Adjusts the clutch operating pressure depending on operating conditions.
Secondary pressure solenoid valve Controls the secondary valve.
Line pressure solenoid valve Controls the line pressure control valve.
Step motor Controls the pulley ratio.
Manual valveTransmits the clutch operating pressure to each circuit in accordance with the selected
position.
Select control valve Engages forward clutch, reverse brake smoothly depending on select operation.
Select switch valveSwitches torque converter clutch solenoid valve control pressure use to torque converter
clutch control valve or select control valve.
Lock-up select solenoid valve Controls the select switch valve.