OBJECTIVES

After studying Chapter 8, the reader should be able to: 1. Explain how electronic controls are used for transmission operation. 2. Identify the major automatic transmission electronic control components. 3. Describe the relationship between volts, amperes, and ohms. 4. Explain the circuit required for an electrical system to operate. 5. Describe the operation of an electronic transmission.
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INTRODUCTION

FIGURE 8-1 An electronic transmission has electronic sensors and actuators and is integrated electronically with other phases of vehicle operation.

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Current electronic automatic transmissions are able to provide diagnostic information as well as accurately control:
Shift timing and quality Mainline pressure Application and release of apply devices Apply-device pressures Clutch-apply fluid volume Application and release of the torque converter clutch Ignition timing during shifts

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FIGURE 8-2 When the transmission control module (TCM) is ready to begin an upshift, it signals the power train control module (PCM) to reduce engine torque. This produces a smoother shift with less wear in the transmission.
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FIGURE 8-3 The fuzzy logic part of the TMC receives input signals, compares what the driver is doing with the throttle and what the vehicle is doing with normal operation, and adapts shift timing.

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FIGURE 8-4 This electronic transmission valve body includes four solenoids.

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BASIC ELECTRICITY
The three measurable aspects of electricity that concern an automotive technician are:
Current flow (amperage), Electrical pressure (voltage) Resistance to current flow (ohms).

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FIGURE 8-5 If we compare electricity with hydraulics, voltage and pressure (a), current flow and fluid flow (b), and a resistor and orifice (c) are very similar.

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FIGURE 8-5 (CONTINUED) If we compare electricity with hydraulics, voltage and pressure (a), current flow and fluid flow (b), and a resistor and orifice (c) are very similar.

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FIGURE 8-6 Insulated wires conduct electricity to the lights. The body metal forms the ground circuit to complete the circuit back to the battery. This is shown in a diagram (a) and a schematic (b).
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FIGURE 8-7 A series circuit (a) and a parallel circuit (b).

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FIGURE 8-8 Wiring schematics use symbols to show the various components. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)

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BASIC ELECTRICITY
System Components
Power Source Circuit Protection Switches Wiring Electrical Loads

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FIGURE 8-9 This wiring diagram of a transmission with electronic controls for fourth gear (O/D) shows the power source (battery), three fuses for protection, a control switch and two ECUs (electronic control units), two output devices (the O/D solenoid and indicator light), and the wires that connect them.

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FIGURE 8-10 Circuit protection can be fuses with tubular or flat-blade connections (a), a circuit breaker (b and c),or a fusible link (d). (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)

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FIGURE 8-11 This stop light switch is a normally open switch. When the brake pedal is depressed, battery voltage is sent to the ECT ECU. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.)

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FIGURE 8-12 A de-energized relay. Relays use a magnetic coil to either close or open switch contacts. Note that terminals 85 and 86 are for control, terminals 30 to 87 are normally open, and terminals 30 to 87A are normally closed. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)

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FIGURE 8-13 Electrical wire is sized by gauge sizes or cross section in millimeters; three American wire gauge (AWG) sizes are shown for comparison (a). Wire colors with tracers are used to identify particular wires (b). (b is courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)

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FIGURE 8-14 Transmission solenoids can take different shapes, but they all include an electromagnet and a valve. The style shown in (b) is the most common. (a is courtesy of Chrysler Corporation; b is courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.)

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FIGURE 8-15 A clamping diode is wired parallel to the coil winding (a). It blocks current flow when the switch is closed, but it allows induced current to dissipate when the switch opens (b).

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BASIC ELECTRONICS
Solid-state electronics is the basis of automotive computers and control modules.
These devices are constructed from diodes, transistors, capacitors, resistors, integrated circuits, and microchips.

Solid-state devices, for all practical purposes, do not wear out because there are no moving parts. A major difference between electrical and electronic circuits is the quantity of electrical flow.
The current flow in electronic circuits is very small, thus the voltage requirement is low and circuit resistance must be kept to a minimum.
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FIGURE 8-16 This PCM receives sensor input (at left) and controls actuators (outputs) inside the transmissions

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Sensors
The various sensor types (organized by the type of electrical signal) are as follows:
Frequency generators (creates an ac signal with a frequency relative to speed) Voltage generator (creates a voltage signal that is relative to speed) Potentiometer or variable resistor (alters the voltage or resistance) Switches (an onoff signal) Serial data (an onoff signal coming from another control module) Thermistor (changes resistance relative to temperature) Transducer (changes resistance relative to pressure)

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FIGURE 8-17 This transmission uses an input (left) and output (right) speed sensor. The sensors generate a signal frequency that is relative to the speeds of the reluctor rings. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.)

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FIGURE 8-18 The speed sensor switch will close as the magnet moves past it (a).It will generate a square wave/onoff signal (b).

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FIGURE 8-19 The reluctor tooth will pull the magnetic field across the coil windings as it moves past (a). It will generate a sine wave/AC signal (b).

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FIGURE 8-20 An input speed sensor along with an output speed sensor allows the TCM to calculate the gear ratio and determine how long it takes to complete a shift or if there is internal slippage in the gear train. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)
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FIGURE 8-21 ATPS (throttle position sensor) is mounted at the throttle body. It provides an electronic signal of the throttle operation to the ECM.

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FIGURE 8-22 The ECT (engine coolant temperature) sensor is mounted close to the engines thermostat (a). It is a thermistor (b) that provides a coolant temperature signal to the ECM (c and d).

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FIGURE 8-23 A transmission fluid temperature sensor can be checked by connecting an ohmmeter to the harness connector terminals (a). The resistance should change as the temperature changes (b).

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FIGURE 8-24 This hydraulic circuit shows three fluid pressure switches that signal the TCM when there is pressure in their circuits. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)
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FIGURE 8-25 Some systems include an AD (analogdigital) buffer to convert the ac analog speed sensor signal so it can be read by the ECM.

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FIGURE 8-26 This MLP (manual lever position) sensor/neutral start switch is mounted at the transmission. It provides a shift lever position signal to the ECM.

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FIGURE 8-27 The stop light switch is mounted at the brake pedal. It provides a brake-apply signal to the TCM. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.)

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BASIC ELECTRONICS
Electronic Transmission Shift Controls
Serial Data OBD-II Controller Area Network

Transmission-Based Control Module Actuators

Shift Solenoids Shift Solenoid Operation Pressure Control Solenoids

CVT Electronic Controls

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FIGURE 8-28 Power supply for the electrical circuits of a modern vehicle begins at the power distribution center. It usually includes major relays and the fuses. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)

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FIGURE 8-29 Solenoid control occurs when the ECM completes the circuit to ground (top) or switches on B+ (bottom). The ground connection is also B-.

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FIGURE 8-30 This electrical schematic shows the various inputs and outputs of the transmission control module for a 42LE transaxle. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)

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FIGURE 8-31 The scan tool is being plugged into the diagnostic connector (arrow) under the instrument panel. It can read any DTCs, sensor outputs, and operate the solenoids inside the transmission.

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FIGURE 8-32 A weathertight connector is used at this pressure switch (a). Opening the latch allows the connector to be removed (b).

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FIGURE 8-33 One of the solenoids is wired directly to this internal electrical harness. Note the case connecter near the bottom.

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FIGURE 8-34 The CCD (Chrysler Collision Detection) bus allows the BCM (body control module) and PCM (power-train control module) to share information such as the signal from the transaxle output speed sensor. Among other things, this signal is used for the speedometer. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)

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FIGURE 8-35 This control solenoid assembly (a) contains four transmission fluid pressure (TFP) switches, a line pressure control (PC) solenoid, four pressure control (PC) solenoids, two shift solenoids (SS), a torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid, a transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor, and the transmission control module (TCM). It also has a vehicle harness connector and connectors to the shift position switch and the input and output speed sensors. A simplified view is also shown (b).
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FIGURE 8-36 This solenoid is on. Magnetic force has pulled the plunger to the right. Fluid pressure has moved the metering ball off its seat, and fluid is passing through the valve. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.)

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FIGURE 8-37 The tapered stems are connected to the shift solenoids. When the solenoids are on, they move downward to move the check balls off their seats and also close the vent. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)

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FIGURE 8-38 The No. 1 solenoid is on. Fluid pressure is exhausted at the drain, and the 23 shift valve is upshifted. The No.2 solenoid is off, so fluid pressure has the 12 shift valve in downshift position. (Courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.)

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FIGURE 8-39 The hydraulic diagram of a Toyota A240E transaxle in second gear. Both the No.1 and No.2 solenoids are turned on.
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FIGURE 8-40 The valve body for a 41TE transaxle. Note that there are no shift valves. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)
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FIGURE 8-41 The hydraulic diagram of a 41TE transaxle in first gear. The shift to second occurs when the 24/LR solenoid is turned on to allow pressure to flow to the 24 clutch. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)
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FIGURE 8-42 The solenoids and pressure switches of this Chrysler transaxle are mounted under the solenoid sound shield on the outside of the transaxle. (Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation)

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BASIC ELECTRONICS

FIGURE 8-43 Line pressure increases as the duty cycle of the EPC solenoid increases.

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FIGURE 8-44 This block diagram shows the relationship between the TCM, electrical actuators, valve body, and hydraulic actuators for a CVT transmission.

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FIGURE 8-45 The stepper motor and pulley ratio link with the CVT in low ratio (A). The stepper motor has extended (B), moving the ratio link and ratio control valve; this should cause the primary pulley to become narrower to produce a higher ratio.

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SUMMARY
1. Electronic controls are used for more accurate automatic operation of the transmission. 2. A basic understanding of electricity and electronic devices is essential to understanding and repairing electronically controlled transmissions. 3. Electronic controls use sensors to monitor various operational inputs that will be used to control the operation of the transmission.

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SUMMARY
4. The hydraulic operation of the transmission is controlled by solenoids that are switched to redirect pressurized fluid to move shift valves or change the operational pressures. 5. The TCM receives the signals from the sensors and operates the solenoids to produce upshifts and downshifts at the proper speed. 6. CVT transmissions use the same type of logic for transmission control as conventional electronic transmissions.

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REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Electronic control of the automatic transmission provides for accurate control of shift _____ and _____. 2. Electronic transmissions replace the governor with a _____ _____ _____ and the throttle valve with a _____ _____ _____. 4. A complete electrical circuit has a _____ source, circuit _____, _____, conductors, and an electrical _____. 5. Three types of electrical protection devices are _____, _____, and _____. 6. When the circuit is _____, current will stop flowing. 7. A _____ controls a switch by electromagnetism. 8. A _____ controls fluid flow by electromagnetism.
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4. The three major parts that an electronic control system can be divided into are _____, _____, and _____. 5. Identify the six inputs that an electronically controlled transmission might use for each of these.
a. b. c. d. e. f. Vehicle _____ Input shaft _____ Engine coolant _____ Engine _____ Driver _____ Transmission _____ temperature

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REVIEW QUESTIONS
11. A thermistor is a _____ resistor that changes resistance relative to _____. 12. Identify each of the following abbreviations.
a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. BOO PRNDL ECT MAP MAF MLP PNP TOT TSS TPS VSS TCC ECM PCM

13. Good ground connections are essential for proper operation of _____ circuits.
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14. A diagnostic _____ code (DTC) will set if an electrical problem is identified by the electronic control unit (ECU). DTCs can be read with a _____ tool. 15. Six actuators that are computer controlled are _____, _____, _____, _____, serial data, and _____. 16. Shift solenoids are controlled by the ECU to control the fluid pressure in the _____ valve circuits. 17. If both shift solenoids on a typical Toyota transmission are inoperative, what gear will the transmission be in? 18. If the shift solenoids fail in a Chrysler 41TE transmission, what gear will the transmission be in? 19. EPC solenoids use _____ _____ to cycle a circuit on and off. 20. Ramping a torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid produces a _____ lockup clutch apply.
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CHAPTER QUIZ
1. Student A says that it is important to have an understanding of electricity to understand an automatic transmission. Student B says that in most electronically controlled transmissions, the shift valves are controlled by solenoids. Who is correct?
a) b) c) d) Student A Student B Both A and B Neither A nor B

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1. Student A says that it is important to have an understanding of electricity to understand an automatic transmission. Student B says that in most electronically controlled transmissions, the shift valves are controlled by solenoids. Who is correct?
a) b) c) d) Student A Student B Both A and B Neither A nor B

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CHAPTER QUIZ
2. Electrical pressure is measured in
a) b) c) d) amperes. ohms. volts. watts.

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2. Electrical pressure is measured in
a) b) c) d) amperes. ohms. volts. watts.

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3. The current flowing through a circuit is measured in
a) b) c) d) amperes. ohms. volts. watts.

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3. The current flowing through a circuit is measured in
a) b) c) d) amperes. ohms. volts. watts.

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4. The resistance to electrical flow through a component is measured in
a) b) c) d) amperes. ohms. volts. watts.

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4. The resistance to electrical flow through a component is measured in
a) b) c) d) amperes. ohms. volts. watts.

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5. The controlling unit for an electronically shifted transmission is the
a) b) c) d) vehicle speed sensor. TCM. throttle position sensor. None of these

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5. The controlling unit for an electronically shifted transmission is the
a) b) c) d) vehicle speed sensor. TCM. throttle position sensor. None of these

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CHAPTER QUIZ
6. A _____ is an electromagnetic device that can be used to control fluid pressure in a hydraulic circuit.
a) b) c) d) neutral start switch TCM Solenoid vehicle speed sensor

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CHAPTER QUIZ
6. A _____ is an electromagnetic device that can be used to control fluid pressure in a hydraulic circuit.
a) b) c) d) neutral start switch TCM Solenoid vehicle speed sensor

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CHAPTER QUIZ
7. A normally vented solenoid _____ allow fluid to flow to the sump when it is not energized.
a) b) c) d) Will will, but at a reduced flow, will not Any of these

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CHAPTER QUIZ
7. A normally vented solenoid _____ allow fluid to flow to the sump when it is not energized.
a) b) c) d) Will will, but at a reduced flow, will not Any of these

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CHAPTER QUIZ
8. Student A says that a transmission with electronic shift controls uses a throttle position sensor in place of a throttle valve. Student B says that a vehicle speed sensor is used in place of a governor. Who is correct?
a) b) c) d) Student A Student B Both A and B Neither A nor B

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CHAPTER QUIZ
8. Student A says that a transmission with electronic shift controls uses a throttle position sensor in place of a throttle valve. Student B says that a vehicle speed sensor is used in place of a governor. Who is correct?
a) b) c) d) Student A Student B Both A and B Neither A nor B

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CHAPTER QUIZ
9. If the solenoids fail in a transmission with electronic shift controls, the transmission will
a) b) c) d) be ruined if the car is driven. not have any forward gears. operate in reverse only. operate in only one gear.

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9. If the solenoids fail in a transmission with electronic shift controls, the transmission will
a) b) c) d) be ruined if the car is driven. not have any forward gears. operate in reverse only. operate in only one gear.

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10. Student A says that the neutral start switch in a transmission with electronic shift controls is the same as the ones in all other transmissions. Student B says that the neutral start switch in a transmission with electronic shift controls is operated by the manual shift linkage. Who is correct?
a) b) c) d) Student A Student B Both A and B Neither A nor B
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CHAPTER QUIZ
10. Student A says that the neutral start switch in a transmission with electronic shift controls is the same as the ones in all other transmissions. Student B says that the neutral start switch in a transmission with electronic shift controls is operated by the manual shift linkage. Who is correct?
a) b) c) d) Student A Student B Both A and B Neither A nor B
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11. Student A says that if a transmission uses a comfort power switch, the switch will raise the shift points when it is in the power position. Student B says that if a transmission uses a comfort power switch, it will produce firmer shifts when it is in the comfort position. Who is correct?
a) b) c) d) Student A Student B Both A and B Neither A nor B

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CHAPTER QUIZ
11. Student A says that if a transmission uses a comfort power switch, the switch will raise the shift points when it is in the power position. Student B says that if a transmission uses a comfort power switch, it will produce firmer shifts when it is in the comfort position. Who is correct?
a) b) c) d) Student A Student B Both A and B Neither A nor B

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CHAPTER QUIZ
12. The TCC should not apply if the
a) brakes are applied. b) engine coolant sensor senses a cold engine.

Which is correct?
a) b) c) d) A B Both A and B Neither A nor B

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CHAPTER QUIZ
12. The TCC should not apply if the
a) brakes are applied. b) engine coolant sensor senses a cold engine.

Which is correct?
a) b) c) d) A B Both A and B Neither A nor B

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CHAPTER QUIZ
13. An electrical circuit must have which of the following to operate?
a) b) c) d) Power source, conductors, load Circuit protection, conductor, load Power source, switch, load Conductor, load, ground

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CHAPTER QUIZ
13. An electrical circuit must have which of the following to operate?
a) b) c) d) Power source, conductors, load Circuit protection, conductor, load Power source, switch, load Conductor, load, ground

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CHAPTER QUIZ
14. Student A says that diagnostic trouble codes can be read from a light on the dash. Student B says that the diagnostic trouble codes will pinpoint the problem. Who is correct?
a) b) c) d) Student A Student B Both A and B Neither A nor B

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CHAPTER QUIZ
14. Student A says that diagnostic trouble codes can be read from a light on the dash. Student B says that the diagnostic trouble codes will pinpoint the problem. Who is correct?
a) b) c) d) Student A Student B Both A and B Neither A nor B

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CHAPTER QUIZ
15. The vehicle speed sensor is driven by the
a) b) c) d) front wheel. speedometer. transmission output shaft. drive shaft.

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CHAPTER QUIZ
15. The vehicle speed sensor is driven by the
a) b) c) d) front wheel. speedometer. transmission output shaft. drive shaft.

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CHAPTER QUIZ
16. The throttle position sensor is located on the
a) b) c) d) throttle cable. throttle body. gas pedal. transmission case.

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CHAPTER QUIZ
16. The throttle position sensor is located on the
a) b) c) d) throttle cable. throttle body. gas pedal. transmission case.

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CHAPTER QUIZ
17. The throttle position sensor is typically a
a) b) c) d) thermistor. rheostat. potentiometer. switch.

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CHAPTER QUIZ
17. The throttle position sensor is typically a
a) b) c) d) thermistor. rheostat. potentiometer. switch.

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CHAPTER QUIZ
18. A pulse-width modulated solenoid can be used to
a) b) c) d) modulate the engine pulses. smooth the application of the clutches. signal the computer of a problem. give the technician information about a problem.

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CHAPTER QUIZ
18. A pulse-width modulated solenoid can be used to
a) b) c) d) modulate the engine pulses. smooth the application of the clutches. signal the computer of a problem. give the technician information about a problem.

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CHAPTER QUIZ
19. If a conductor has infinite resistance it is
a) b) c) d) corroded. open. closed. grounded.

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CHAPTER QUIZ
19. If a conductor has infinite resistance it is
a) b) c) d) corroded. open. closed. grounded.

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CHAPTER QUIZ
20. A _____ is used to prevent high-voltage spikes from a collapsing electromagnetic field.
a) b) c) d) Transistor Relay Diode potentiometer

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CHAPTER QUIZ
20. A _____ is used to prevent high-voltage spikes from a collapsing electromagnetic field.
a) b) c) d) Transistor Relay Diode potentiometer

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2010 Pearson Higher Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458