Technical Bulletin # 1084

Transmission: 722.6 / NAG 1

Subject: Solenoid Operation and Identification
Application: Mercedes
Issue Date: April, 2007

722.6 / NAG 1
Solenoid Operation and Identification
Six solenoids are used to control transmission operation, ALL solenoids are pulse-width modulated
regardless of their name:

The 1-2 / 4-5 shift, 2-3 shift, and 3-4 Shift solenoids function as they are named.
The PWM solenoid controls Lockup.
The Modulating Pressure Regulator Solenoid is the pressure control solenoid.
The Shift Pressure Control Solenoid is unique in its function, and will be described below.

For control of each shift transition, each of the shift solenoids uses a bank of four valves to control
clutch element apply pressure, release rate, and overlap (or timing). These valves are called:

Command Valve

Holding Pressure Shift Valve

Shift Pressure Shift Valve

Pressure Overlap Control Valve

Each shift solenoid uses four valves, so there are a total of twelve valves used to control all shift
transitions. The term for these functions and valves are called Shift Groups.
Solenoid Overview Solenoid Operation
To initiate and complete a 1-2 shift the following sequence is executed:
1. The 1-2/4-5 solenoid is turned on. This strokes the command valve and initiates the shift transi-
tion.

2. The Holding Pressure Shift Valve, Shift Pressure Shift Valve, and Pressure Overlap Control Valve
control the release rate of the B1 Brake and the apply rate of the K1 clutch.

3. Once the transition is complete the 1-2 / 4-5 Shift Solenoid is turned off.
To make a 2-1 downshift, the computer again turns on the 1-2 / 4-5 Shift Solenoid to initiate the tran-
sition. Since the transmission is in second gear, it will transition back to first gear.

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Each shift transition is made in the manner described above, by energizing the appropriate shift
solenoid, making the shift transition, then the shift solenoid is turned off when the shift is complete.
When the transmission is in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th gear, NO SHIFT solenoids are on.
The Shifting Pressure Control Solenoid controls the apply pressure for each transition.

The Modulating Pressure Regulator, in part, controls the release rate.

These two solenoids work together to control the overlap for each shift transition.

Emergency Running Function

In order to ensure a safe driving state and to prevent damage to the transmission, the TCM control
module switches to limp-home mode in the event of critical fault. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
assigned to the fault is stored in memory. All solenoid and regulating valves are thus de-energized.

The Net effect is:

The last engaged gear remains engaged.
The modulating pressure and shift pressures rise to the maximum levels.
The torque converter lockup clutch is deactivated.

In order to preserve the operability of the vehicle to some extent, the hydraulic control can be used to
engage 2nd gear or reverse using the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle

Move the selector lever to the P position
Turn the ignition key to the off position
Wait at least 10 seconds
Turn the key to the start/run position (engine running)
Move the selector lever to the D position = 2nd gear
Move the selector lever to the R position = Reverse

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Solenoid Identification

ID Description Ohms
1 TCC Solenoid 2.5
2 2-3 Shift Solenoid 4
3 P-N Start ATF Temp
4 Float
5 3-4 Shift Solenoid 4

ID Description Ohms
6 1-2/4-5 Shift Solenoid 4
7 Shift Pressure Regulating Solenoid 5
8 Modulating Pressure Solenoid 5
9 N2 Speed Sensor
10 N3 Speed Sensor

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Solenoid Application Chart

Gear 1-2 /4-5 2-3 3-4 Modulating Shift TCC
Shift Shift Shift Pressure Pressure Pressure
Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid Control Control Control
Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid
Park Modulate Regulate Regulate
P-to-R Modulate Modulate Modulate
Reverse Regulate On
R-to-N Modulate Regulate Modulate
Neutral Modulate Regulate Regulate
st Modulate Regulate Modulate
N-to-D (1 )
1st Modulate On

1st to 2nd Modulate Modulate Modulate

2nd Modulate On

2nd to 3rd Modulate Modulate Modulate

3rd Modulate On Modulate

3rd to 4th Modulate Modulate Modulate Modulate

4th Modulate On Modulate

4th to 5th Modulate Modulate Modulate Modulate

5th Modulate On Modulate

5th to 4th Modulate Modulate Modulate

4th Modulate On

4th to 3rd Modulate Modulate Modulate

rd Modulate On
3
3rd to 2nd Modulate Modulate Modulate

2nd Modulate On

2nd to 1st Modulate Modulate Modulate

1st Modulate On
st Modulate Regulate Regulate
1 to N
Neutral Modulate Regulate Regulate

N to R Modulate Regulate Modulate

Reverse Modulate On
R to P Modulate Regulate Regulate
Park Modulate Regulate Regulate
The shift solenoids are off electrically when the transmission is in any gear.
The shift solenoid is on for 1.5 seconds when shifting.
ON =Regulated line pressure
Regulate = Constant Pressure
Modulate = Pulse Width Modulated (PWM)

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