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Theory Of Operation

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The Transmission system uses five pressure switches to monitor the fluid pressure in the L/R, 2C, 4C, UD and OD clutch circuits. The pressure switches are continuously monitored for the correct states in each gear as shown in the table below.

PRESSURE SWITCH VS GEAR TABLE

GEAR L/R 2C 4C UD OD
REVERSE  OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
P/N  CLOSED** OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
1ST  CLOSED* OPEN OPEN CLOSED OPEN
2ND  OPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED OPEN
2ND PRIME  OPEN OPEN CLOSED CLOSED OPEN
3RD  OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED CLOSED
4TH  OPEN OPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED
5TH  OPEN CLOSED OPEN OPEN CLOSED
*L/R is closed if output speed is below 100 RPM in Drive and Manual 2. L/R is closed in Manual 1.
**May be open when rolling in Neutral or at low oil temperatures.