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Gearbox subassemblies

Shift logic
Solenoid logic Gear shifting component logic

3/2 valves

Electronic pressure control valves (EDS)

Clutches, brakes, freewheel

N89
P N Reverse (R) gear First gear Second gear Third gear Fourth gear Fifth gear Sixth gear T/Z T/Z T/Z T

N88

N92

N282

N90

N283 N93

N91

K1

K2

K3

B1

B2

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Functional assignments of the solenoid valves


N90 controls clutch K3, N91 controls the torque converter lock-up clutch, N92 controls clutch K1, N93 controls the primary pressure/system pressure N282 controls clutch K2 and N283 controls brake B1. Solenoid valves N88 and N89 control shifting of gears 4 to 6 and are activated (energised) temporarily and alternately during gearshifts. In addition, solenoid valves N88 and N89 control brake B2 in rst gear - tiptronic mode (for the engine brake).

Legend for solenoid valve logic: Solenoid valve is not activated (current: approx. 100 mA) or Gear shifting component open Solenoid valve is activated Solenoid valve is activated (current: approx. 1.0 A) Corresponding clutch closed Corresponding brake closed Freewheel locked Solenoid valve is energised differently depending on operating state

T Note The function is inverse to applied current, since EDS N92, N93, N282 and N283 have a falling characteristic curve. This means that the respective shifting component is operated if the EDS is not activated.

in tiptronic mode (rst gear with enginebrake) solenoid valves are activated for a short time only during gearshifts

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Gearbox subassemblies

Hydraulic control
Valve body
The clutches and brakes (shifting components) are controlled by the valve body by means of hydraulically operated valves (so-called shift valves). The shift valves are controlled by electromagnetic valves, which in turn are activated by automatic gearbox control unit J217. In addition to the shifting components, the valve body controls the torque converter lock-up clutch and regulates the various pressures inside the gearbox (e. g. primary pressure, control pressure, torque converter pressure and lubricating pressure). It is to a large extent responsible for oil supply, and therefore proper operation of the gearbox. The valve body houses the following components: the mechanically operated gear selector valve the hydraulically controlled switch valves two electrically controlled solenoid valves (3/2-way valves) six electrically controlled pressure control valves (modulating valves) two pressure switches (hydraulic pressure sender) and the gearbox oil temperature sensor

Automatic gearbox control unit J217

Valve body

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Automatic gearbox hydraulic pressure sender -2- G194 (pressure switch)

N91 N93 N89 N89

Shift solenoids OPEN-CLOSE valves

N88 N92

Electronic pressure control valves (EDS)

Automatic gearbox hydraulic pressure sender -1- G193 (pressure switch)

N282

N283
Gear selector valve

N90

A2

Installation location for gearbox oil temperature sensor G93 (component part of wiring harness) Bottom view of valve body

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Electromagnetic valves
In the case of electromagnetic valves, a distinction is made between shift solenoids with two switch positions (OPEN-CLOSE) and electrical pressure control valves (referred to as EDS or modulating valves). The shift solenoids (N88/N89) are so-called 3/2 valves or OPEN-CLOSE valves. 3/2 valve means the valves has 3 terminals and 2 switch positions (open/closed or OPEN-CLOSE). The shift solenoids are used for switching the hydraulic valves. The electronic pressure control valves (EDS) convert an electrical current to a proportional hydraulic control pressure. Two types of EDS valve are installed. EDS valves with a rising characteristic curve increase the pilot pressure (P) with rising control current (I) - deenergised - zero pilot pressure (0 mA = 0 bar). EDS valves with a falling characteristic curve reduce the pressure with rising pilot current - deenergised max. pilot pressure.

EDS with rising characteristic curve Shift solenoids OPEN-CLOSE valves

N91 N93 N89 N89

N88 N92

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N282

EDS with falling characteristic curve

N283

N90 A2

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Effects of fault: If the self-diagnosis detects a faulty electromagnetic valve, the emergency mode will usually be activated. You can nd more information about the emergency mode on page 70. Electrical and mechanical faults have very different effects due to the complexity of the electrohydraulic control system. They may affect for instance only the faulty system in question (e.g. the torque converter lock-up clutch in the case of N91), but can also lead to activation of the emergency mode if safe operation can no longer be guaranteed. If the EDS N93 fails, the gearbox operates at maximum system pressure. This can result in harsh engagement when shifting from P or N to D/S or R and during all gearshifts. If the EDS N91 fails, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot be activated and therefore remains open.

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