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Automatic Transaxle Control System - 2.4L: Overview Kia Sportage III

Automatic Trans 13 illustrations ~586 words

Description

Automatic transaxle system relies on various measurement data to determine the current control status and extrapolate the necessary compensation values. These values are used to control the actuators and achieve the desired control output. If a problem with the drivetrain, including the transaxle, has been identified, perform self-diagnosis and basic transaxle inspection (oil and fluid inspection) and then check the control system's components using the diagnosis tool.

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Scheme 17: Control System Composition

Transaxle Control Module (TCM) is the automatic transaxle's brain. The module receives and processes signals from various sensors and implements a wide range of transaxle controls to ensure optimal driving conditions for the driver. TCM is programmed for optimal response to any on-road situation. In the event of a transaxle failure or malfunction, TCM stores the fault information in memory so that the technician may reference the code and quickly repair the transaxle.

Description And Operation

Transaxle oil temperature sensor monitors the automatic transaxle fluid's temperature and conveys the readings to TCM. It is an NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) sensor whose resistance has an inversely proportional relationship with the temperature level. Data produced by this sensor is used to identify damper clutch activation and deactivation zones within the low temperature and high temperature range and to compensate hydraulic pressure levels during gear changes.

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Scheme 18: Description And Operation

Input speed sensor is a vital unit that measures the rate of rotation of the input shaft inside the transaxle and delivers the readings to the TCM. The sensor provides critical input data that's used in feedback control, damper clutch control, gear setting control, line pressure control, clutch activation pressure control, and sensor fault analysis.

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Scheme 19: Description

The output speed sensor is a vital unit that measures the rate of rotation of the transaxle's turbine shaft and output shaft, and delivers the readings to the TCM. The sensor provides critical input data that's used in feedback control, damper clutch control, gear setting control, line pressure control, clutch activation pressure control, and sensor fault analysis.

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Scheme 20: Description

Torque converter control solenoid valve (T/CON_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the torque converter.

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Scheme 21: Description

26 brake control solenoid valve (26/B_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the 26 brake.

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Scheme 22: Description

Line pressure control solenoid valve is attached to the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the line pressure.

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Scheme 23: Description

35R clutch control solenoid valve (35R/C_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the 35R clutch.

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Scheme 24: Description

Underdrive brake control solenoid valve (UD/B_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the underdrive brake.

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Scheme 25: Description

Overdrive clutch control solenoid valve (OD/C_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the overdrive clutch.

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Scheme 26: Description

SS-A solenoid valve is attached to the valve body and is an on/off solenoid valve that is used to change gears. SS-A Solenoid valve (ON/OFF) is installed at valve body.

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Scheme 27: Description

SS-B solenoid valve is attached to the valve body and is an on/off solenoid valve that is used to change gears. SS-B Solenoid valve (ON/OFF) is installed at valve body.

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Scheme 28: Description

Inhibitor Switch monitors the lever's position (PRND) and is used to control gear setting signals.

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Scheme 29: Description