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Input Signals

INPUT SIGNALS DESCRIPTION CHART

Signal name Major function
Accelerator pedal position sensor Indicates the throttle opening. This signal is used to determine shift point, line pressure, and lockup engaging vehicle speed, which vary with engine load.
Front vehicle speed sensor (located on transmission case) Indicates the vehicle speed. This signal is used for control of gear shifting, lockup engaging, line pressure, and transfer clutch operation.
Rear vehicle speed sensor (located on extension case) Used to control transfer clutch, and also as backup signal in case of failure of front vehicle speed sensor.
Engine speed signal Indicates the engine speed. This signal is used for control of lockup clutch to ensure smooth engagement.
Inhibitor switch Used to determine gears and line pressures in each of ranges P, R, N, and D.
ATF temperature sensor Indicates the ATF temperature. This signal is used for inhibition of lockup, release of OD and determination of ATF temperature.
FWD switch Used for changing the mode from AWD to FWD. Also used for adapting the vehicle to FWD tester roller. Changeover from AWD to FWD can be made by inserting a fuse into the fuse holder.
Torque converter turbine speed sensor Tells the rotation speed of the input shaft. The proportion of this speed to the vehicle speed determines whether shifting should be made or not.
CAN communication signals Receives information from ECM, ABSCM and body integrated unit to control the transmission.