ELECTRONIC CONTROL TRANSMISSION
Le Thanh Phuc
Faculty of Automotive Engineering
University of Technical Education Ho Chi Minh City
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Introduction
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The Electronic Control Transmission is an automatic transmission which uses electronic technology to control
transmission operation.
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The transmission is virtually the same as a fully hydraulic controlled transmission.
It includes electronic solenoids, sensors, and an electronic control unit.
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Introduction (Cont’d)
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The electronic sensors monitor the speed of the vehicle, speed of the input shaft, gear position selection and throttle
opening, providing this information to the ECU.
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The ECU then controls the operation of the clutches and brakes based on this data and controls the timing of shift
points and torque converter lock-up and maintains on-board diagnosis.
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Planetary Gear Set
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The planetary gear unit is used to increase or decrease engine torque, increase or decrease vehicle speed, reverse
direction of rotation or provide direct drive.
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It is basically a lever that allow the engine to move heavy loads with less effort.
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Planetary Gear Set
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Multiplate Clutch
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The multiplate clutch connects two rotating components of the planetary gear set.
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Because this assembly rotates while the vehicle is in motion, it presents a unique challenge to ensure fluid under
pressure reaches the clutch and holds the clutch engaged for thousand of miles of services.
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Multiplate Clutch
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Band Brake
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The brake band is located around the outer circumference of the direct clutch drum.
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One end of this brake band is located to the transmission case with a pin, while the other end contacts the brake
piston which is operated by hydraulic pressure.
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Band Brake
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One-way Clutch
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One-way clutch is a holding device which requires no seals or hydraulic pressure to apply.
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Their operation is similar in that they both rely on wedging metal between two races.
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One-way Clutch
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First Gear
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Second Gear
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Third Gear
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Reverse Range
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Neutral Start Switch
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The ECU receives information on the selected gear range from the shift position sensor, located in the neutral start
switch, and determines the appropriate shift pattern.
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The neutral start switch is actuated by the manual valve shaft in response to gear selector movement.
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Neutral Start Switch
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Throttle Position Sensor
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This sensor is mounted on the throttle body and electrically senses how far the throttle is open and then sends this
data to the ECU.
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By relaying the throttle position, it gives the ECU an indication of engine load to control the shifting and lock-up
timing of the transmission.
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Throttle Position Sensor
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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The engine coolant temperature sensor monitors engine coolant temperature and is typically located near the
cylinder head water outlet.
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A thermistor is mounted within the temperature sensor, and its resistance value decreases as the temperature
increases.
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When the engine coolant is below a predetermined temperature, the engine performance and the vehicle’s
driveability would suffer if the transmission were shifted into overdrive or converter clutch were locked-up.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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Speed Sensor
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The speed sensor signal originates from a sensor measuring transmission/transaxle output speed or wheel speed.
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Different types of sensors have been used depending on models and applications.
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On some vehicles, the vehicle speed sensor signal is processed in the combination meter and then sent to the ECU.
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Speed Sensor
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Stop Light Switch
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The stop light switch is mounted on the brake pedal bracket.
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When the brake pedal is depressed, it sends a signal to the STP terminal of the ECU informing it that the brakes have
been applied.
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The ECU cancels torque converter lock-up when the brake pedal is depressed.
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Stop Light Switch
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