Circuit/System Description

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The pressure switch manifold (PSM) is a multiple switch assembly made up of 3 normally open (N/O) pressure switches and 1 normally closed (N/C) pressure switch. Pressure switch 1 (PS1) monitors shift valve 1 positioning, pressure switch 2 (PS2) monitors shift valve 2 positioning, pressure switch 3 (PS3) monitors shift valve 3 positioning, and pressure switch 4 (PS4) monitors the position of the manual selector valve. The pressure switches communicate the positioning to the transmission control module (TCM). The position of the shift valves 1, 2, and 3 is controlled by 3 normally closed shift solenoids 1, 2, and 3. When energized, SS1 directs control main pressure to shift valve 1, SS2 directs control main pressure to shift valve 2, and SS3 directs control main pressure to shift valve 3, which strokes the shift valves. When the valve is stroked, an exhaust passage is blocked and fluid pressure to the normally open PS1, PS2, or PS3 increases. The TCM provides a signal circuit to PS1, PS2, and PS3. The low reference to the switches is provided through the metal base of the PSM which is connected to chassis ground through the transmission case.