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Main Regulating Valves

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The main regulating valve (pressure control solenoids) control the required main line pressure for the individual transmission ranges.

The main line pressure is controlled dependent on the current engine load.

Fig 1: Identifying External Shift Mechanism Components
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The transmission end of the manual selector lever cable is attached to a ball on the lever of the manual shaft.

The cable abutments are secured to the transmission housing, and then to the bracket of the manual selector lever.

The adjuster for the manual selector lever cable is located at the transmission side of the sheath.

At the manual selector lever end the cable is clipped onto a ball.

Fig 2: Transmission Control Overview
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Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Control Module (TCM)
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The TCM is located under the instrument panel on the LH side.

On vehicles with automatic transmissions, the TCM controls the transmission. In this case, a module with 16- and 24-pin connectors is used.

The TCM evaluates the incoming signals from the individual sensors and actuates the solenoid valves in the valve body of the transmission directly according to the operating state.

Diagnostic checks can be carried out on the transmission through the data link connector (DLC) above the central junction box (CJB).