Daewoo Korando. Instruction - page 245
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Temperature (
°
°
°
°
°
C)
-20
0
20
100
135 (Overheat Mode Threshold)
Maximum
17,287
6,616
2,723
196
85
Minimum
13,638
5,177
2,278
177
75
Resistance (Ohms)
Table 3.1 - Temperature / Resistance Characteristics
Figure 3.2 - Temperature / Resistance Characteristics
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Transmission Control Unit(TCU)
The TCU is an in-vehicle micro-processor based transmission management system. It is usually mounted in the
vehicle cabin, under the instrument panel, under the seat, behind the side kick panels or under the floor in the
footwell on the passenger side. Different control units are supplied for different vehicle applications.
The TCU contains:
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Processing logic circuits which include a central microcontroller and a back-up memory system.
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Input circuits.
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Output circuits which control external devices such as the variable pressure solenoid (VPS), on/off solenoid
drivers, a diagnostics output and the driving mode indicator light.
The various items which make up the TCU are discussed below.
Processing Logic
Shift schedule and calibration information is stored in an erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM).
Throttle input calibration constants and the diagnostics information are stored in electrically erasable programmable
read only memory (EEP ear state is different to the current gear state, the TCU initiates a gear shift to bring the two
states back into line.
Once the TCU has determined the type of gearshift required the software accesses the shift logic, estimates the
engine torque output, adjusts the variable pressure solenoid ramp pressure then executes the shift.
The TCU continuously monitors every input and output circuit for short or open circuits and operating range. When
a failure or abnormal operation is detected the TCU records the condition code in the diagnostics memory and
implements a limp mode, The actual limp mode used depends upon the failure detected with the object to maintain
maximum driveability without damaging the transmission. In general input failures are handled by providing a default
value. Output failures, which are capable of damaging the transmission, result in full limp mode giving only third or
fourth gear and reverse. For further details of limp modes and memory retention refer to the Diagnostic Section.
The TCU is designed to operate at ambient temperatures between -40 and 85°C . It is also protected against
electrical noise and voltage spikes, however all the usual precautions should be observed, for example when arc
welding or jump starting.
TCU Inputs
To function correctly, the TCU requires engine speed, road speed, transmission sump temperature, throttle position
and gear position inputs to determine the variable pressure solenoid current ramp and on/off solenoid states. This
ensures the correct gear selection and shift feel for all driving conditions.
The inputs required by the TCU are as follows:
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Engine Speed
The engine speed signal is derived from the tachometer signal line, a dedicated sensor or a Controlled Area
Network (CAN).
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Road Speed
4WD (Diesel) - The shaft speed signal is derived from the speedo sensor located on the transfer case. This signal
is transmitted directly to the TCU.
4WD (Gasoline) - The speedo sensor sends the shaft speed signal to the engine control module (ECM). The
information is then transferred to the TCU via the CAN.
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Transmission Sump Temperature
The transmission sump temperature sensor is a thermistor located in the solenoid wiring loom within the transmission.
This sensor is a typical NTC resistor with low temperatures producing a high resistance and high temperatures
producing a low resistance.
Temperature/Resistance characteristics and location within the solenoid wiring loom are given in tables 3-1 and 3-
2, and figures 3.2 and 3.3.
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If the transmission sump temperature exceeds 135°C, the TCU will impose converter lock-up at lower vehicle
speeds and in some vehicles flashes the mode indicator lamp. This results in maximum oil flow through the
external oil cooler and eliminates slippage in the torque converter. Both these actions combine to reduce the oil
temperature in the transmission.
Connects To
Solenoid 1
Solenoid 2
Solenoid 3
Solenoid 4
Solenoid 5
Solenoid 6
Solenoid 7
Solenoid 5
Temp Sensor
Temp Sensor
Wire Color
Red
Blue
Yellow
Orange
Green
Violet
Brown
Green
White
White
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Table 3.2 - Pin No. Codes for Temperature Sensor Location In Solenoid Loom
Figure 3.3 - Temperature Sensor Location in Solenoid Loom
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I n h i b i t o r
Switch
Throttle Position Sensor
The throttle position sensor(TPS) is a resistance potentiometer
mounted on the throttle body of the engine.
It transmits a signal to the TCU proportional to the throttle plate
opening.
The potentiometer is connected to the TCU by three wires:
5 volts positive supply, earth and variable wiper voltage.
Throttle voltage adjustments are as follows:
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Closed throttle voltage is 0.2V to 1.0V.
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Wide open throttle voltage is 3V -4.7V.
These measurements are taken between pins 29 and 27 of
the TCU.
Maintaining good shift feel through the transmission life span
is dependant on having an accurate measure of
the engine throttle position. To achieve this the TCU
continuously monitors the maximum and minimum throttle
potentiometer voltages and, if a change occurs, stores the new
voltage values.
However these limits will be lost and will require relearning
should a new TCU be installed, or the throttle calibration data
is cleared by the execution of a particular sequence, This last
instance depends on the installation, and reference should be
made to the Diagnostics Section of this manual. The relearning
will happen automatically
Notice
Above figure of T.P.S. is for the diesel engine
which is installed on the injection pump.
Gear Position Sensor
The gear position sensor is incorporated in the inhibitor switch
mounted on the side of the transmission case.
(Refer to figure 3.5.) The gear position sensor is a multi-function
switch providing three functions:
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Inhibit starting of the vehicle when the shift lever is in a
position other than Park or Neutral
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Illuminate the reversing lamps when Reverse is
selected indicate to the TCU which lever position has
been selected by way of a varying resistance (Refer to
table 3.3.)
Figure 3.5 - Inhibitor Switch
