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Table 1: Shift Speed
Table 2: Shift Speed

Shift Speed

2.73 Axle Ratio

Shift @ TP

km/h

mph

OSS (RPM)

1-2 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

10.8

7

242

2-1 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

7.4

5

166

2-3 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

19.3

12

433

3-2 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

17.1

11

384

3-4 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

29

18

650

4-3 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

25

16

561

4-5 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

37.5

23

841

5-4 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

34.1

21

765

5-6 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

50.1

31

1124

6-5 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

43.2

27

969

1-2 @ 25 Throttle Position

13.8

9

310

2-1 @ 25 Throttle Position

7.4

5

166

2-3 @ 25 Throttle Position

26.4

16

592

3-2 @ 25 Throttle Position

17.1

11

384

3-4 @ 25 Throttle Position

38.8

24

870

4-3 @ 25 Throttle Position

27

17

606

4-5 @ 25 Throttle Position

50.7

32

1137

5-4 @ 25 Throttle Position

34.1

21

765

5-6 @ 25 Throttle Position

76

47

1705

6-5 @ 25 Throttle Position

43.2

27

969


Shift Speed

3.23 Axle Ratio

Shift @ TP

km/h

mph

OSS (RPM)

1-2 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

9.5

6

242

2-1 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

6.5

4

166

2-3 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

17

11

434

3-2 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

15

9

383

3-4 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

25.5

16

651

4-3 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

22

14

561

4-5 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

33

21

842

5-4 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

30

19

766

5-6 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

44

27

1123

6-5 @ 12.5 Throttle Position

38

24

970

1-2 @ 25 Throttle Position

12.1

8

309

2-1 @ 25 Throttle Position

6.5

4

166

2-3 @ 25 Throttle Position

23

14

592

3-2 @ 25 Throttle Position

15

9

383

3-4 @ 25 Throttle Position

34

21

870

4-3 @ 25 Throttle Position

23.6

15

605

4-5 @ 25 Throttle Position

44.5

28

1138

5-4 @ 25 Throttle Position

30

19

766

5-6 @ 25 Throttle Position

66.8

42

1705

6-5 @ 25 Throttle Position

38

24

970

Important: Shift speed points are affected by many different vehicle and transmission operating conditions. The table above represents shift speed points calibrated at specific throttle angles during normal operating conditions and a temperature range between 0 and 130°C (32 and 266°F). These shift speed points are also based on an axle ratio of 2.73 and 3.23, and assume a production-intent tire size. The table below illustrates a number of different variables that influence these shift speed points. Based on a given operating condition, these variables may override the normal shift speed points. To assist in monitoring the different variables, the respective scan tool data parameter is also listed.

Scan Tool Parameter

Shift Speed Variables

TP Calculated

Calc. Throttle Position (TP) is one of the most important inputs in the transmission shift pattern logic. A very low TP angle will impact the shift pattern by causing upshifts. A very high TP angle will impact the shift pattern by causing downshifts.

Commanded Gear

Based on numerous inputs, the transmission control module (TCM) selects the optimum gear. Once the TCM commands a gear, the shift solenoids are activated to hydraulically control engagement of the proper clutch.

Cruise

When cruise control is activated, the shift pattern is altered to reduce excessive shifting.

Driver Shift Control

When Driver Shift Control (DSC) is Active, shift speed points are manually determined by the driver. However, in order to protect the engine, DSC will not be allowed if vehicle speed is too high or too low for an upshift or downshift.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Shift speed points may be offset to enhance engine coolant temperature (ECT) warm-up. Also, operating the vehicle at higher engine speeds will reduce the time it takes to warm the ECT and the TFT.

Engine Speed

To protect against an over speed condition, engine speed is monitored. If the engine speed becomes too high, an upshift will occur.

Engine Torque

Engine torque is used to predict vehicle operating conditions, in order to determine the optimum gear and provide for a smoother ride.

Internal Mode Switch

The internal mode switch (IMS) indicates the position of the transmission manual valve. The operator controls this valve by moving the gear range selector. Therefore, the possible gears may be limited by this valve position.

TCC Pressure Control Solenoid Duty Cycle

The torque converter clutch (TCC) pressure control (PC) solenoid duty cycle indicates when the TCC has been engaged.

TCC Slip Speed (Torque Converter Clutch)

The TCC Slip Speed indicates the difference between engine speed and transmission input speed. The TCC is locked when slip speed is at or near zero, and may be controlling slip when at lower slip speeds.

Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch 1, 3, 4 or 5

The transmission fluid pressure (TFP) switch is used to indicate if fluid pressure to a specific clutch has been applied or released.

Trans. Fluid Temp.

A lower TFT will extend shift speeds, a higher TFT, or hot mode condition, will invoke shorter shift speeds in order to establish a shift pattern required to cool the TFT.

Transmission Hot Mode

If the TFT becomes too hot, a hot mode shift pattern is used. The hot mode shift pattern will invoke quicker shift speed points to establish a shift pattern necessary to cool the TFT.

Transmission Output Shaft Speed

The transmission output speed sensor (OSS) is one of the most important inputs into the transmission shift pattern logic. A very low transmission output speed will impact the shift pattern by causing downshifts. A very high transmission output speed will impact the shift pattern by causing upshifts.