Opel Frontera UBS. Manual

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TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (4L30–E)

Shift Control

The transmission gear is shifted according to the shift
pattern selected by the driver. In shifting gears, the gear
ratio is controlled by the ON/ OFF signal using the shift
solenoid A and the shift solenoid B.

Band Apply Control

The band apply is controlled when in the 3–2 downshift
(engine overrun prevention) and the garage shift (shock
control).
The band apply solenoid is controlled by the signal from
the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to regulate the flow of
the oil.

Torque Converter Clutch Control
(Electronically Controlled Capacity Clutch
= ECCC)

The clutch apply is controlled by moving the converter
clutch valve by commanding Torque Converter Clutch
(TCC) solenoid using the PWM signal.

Line Pressure Control

The throttle signal allows the current signal to be sent to
the force motor. After receiving the current signal, the
force motor activates the pressure regulator valve to
regulate the line pressure.

On–Board Diagnostic System

Several malfunction displays can be stored in the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory, and read out
of it afterward.
The serial data lines, which are required for the testing of
the final assembly and the coupling to other electronic
modules, can be regulated by this function.

Fail Safe Mechanism

If there is a problem in the transmission system, the PCM
will go into a “backup” mode.
The vehicle can still be driven, but the driver must use the
select lever to shift gears.

Torque Management Control

The transmission control side sends the absolute spark
advance signal to the engine control side while the
transmission is being shifted. This controls the engine
spark timing in compliance with the vehicle running
condition to reduce the shocks caused by the change of
speed.

ATF Warning Control

The oil temperature sensor detects the ATF oil
temperature to control the oil temperature warning, TCC,
and the winter mode.

ABS Control

When the select lever is at “L” or “R” range, a signal is sent
to the ABS controller as one of the ABS control
conditions.

Reverse Lock Out Control

With the selector lever in reverse position, the PCM will
not close the PWM solenoid until the vehicle is below 11
km/h (6.8 mph), thus preventing reverse engagement
above this speed.

Downhill Control

This mode is automatically activated from “NORMAL”
mode only when downhill conditions are recognized.
The shift pattern is identical to “NORMAL” mode except
3-4 and 4-3 shift lines at low throttle modified to get engine
braking on a larger speed range.
ECCC lines unchanged compared to “NORMAL” mode.

Uphill Control

When Uphill condition are recognized the 2-3 and 3-4 shift
and TCC apply take place only when the engine torque is
sufficient in order to avoid shift hunting.

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