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Definitions and Abbreviations



DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS



THROTTLE POSITION DEFINITIONS
Heavy Throttle
Approximately 75% of accelerator pedal travel

Light Throttle
Approximately 25% of accelerator pedal travel

Medium Throttle
Approximately 50% of accelerator pedal travel

Wide-Open Throttle (WOT)
Full travel of the accelerator pedal, 100% throttle

Closed Throttle
Foot is off the accelerator pedal or pedal is not depressed, 0% throttle

THROTTLE-RELATED SHIFT CONDITION DEFINITIONS
Closed Throttle Manual Downshift
A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually downshifting during a closed throttle coast down

Closed Throttle Coast Down
A full release of the accelerator pedal while the transmission remains in DRIVE range, allowing the transmission to downshift as vehicle speed reduces

WOT Detent Downshift
Quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a downshift

WOT Upshifts/Downshifts
Accelerator pedal is fully depressed and transmission shifts sequentially through ranges as dictated by load and grade

SHIFT CONDITION DEFINITIONS
Bump
A sudden and forceful apply of a clutch

Delayed
A shift was expected but did not occur for several seconds, as during a manual downshift or WOT detent downshift - may also be defined as Late or Extended

Double Bump
Two bumps felt during a clutch apply

Early
Shift occurs at lower speed than expected, often accompanied by engine laboring after an upshift

End Bump
A firmer feel at the end of a shift than at the start of a shift

Firm
A noticeably quick apply of a clutch at medium or heavy throttle conditions - DO NOT confuse with Harsh or Rough

Flare
A quick increase in engine speed along with a momentary loss of torque during a shift transition - also defined as Slipping

Harsh - Rough
More noticeable clutch apply than Firm - considered unacceptable at any throttle position

Hunting
A repeating quick series of upshifts and downshifts that cause a noticeable change in engine speed, such as 4-3-4, etc. - sometimes defined as Cycling

Initial Feel
A distinctly firmer feel at the start of a shift than at the finish of a shift

Late
A shift that occurs at a higher speed than normal for a given throttle position

Shudder
Multiple, rapid jerks usually associated with an oncoming clutch

Slipping
A noticeable increase in engine speed without an increase in vehicle speed - usually occurring just after the initial application of a clutch

Soft
A slow, almost unnoticeable, clutch apply

Surge
A repeating engine-related condition of acceleration and deceleration that is less intense than Shudder

Tie-up
A condition where 2 opposing clutches, usually 1 oncoming and 1 off-going, are applied at the same time - giving a braking sensation and/or loss of engine speed

NOISE CONDITIONS
Planetary Gear Noise
A whine related to engine speed and noticeable in a particular transmission range - may be less noticeable or disappear following a transmission upshift

Pump Noise
A high pitched whine that increases in intensity with increasing engine speed - may occur in any transmission range and with the vehicle moving or stationary

Torque Converter Noise
A whine usually noticed when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in D, DRIVE, or R, REVERSE

Thermostatic Fan Noise
A normal noise that occurs while climbing a grade under load, caused by the engaging/disengaging of the engine cooling fan thermostatic clutch

TRANSMISSION ABBREVIATIONS
AC
Alternating Current

DC
Direct Current

DLC
Diagnostic Link Connector

DMM
Digital Multimeter

DTC
Diagnostic Trouble Code

ECM
Engine Control Module

ECT
Engine Coolant Temperature

EMI
Electromagnetic Interference

IGN
Ignition

IMS
Internal Mode Switch

MIL
Malfunction Indicator Lamp

NC
Normally Closed

NO
Normally Open

OBD
On Board Diagnostic

PCS
Pressure Control Solenoid

PS
Pressure Switch

PTO
Power Take-Off

RPM
Revolutions Per Minute

SS
Shift Solenoid

TCC
Torque Converter Clutch

TCM
Transmission Control Module

TFT
Transmission Fluid Temperature

TP
Throttle Position

TPS
Throttle Position Sensor

VBS
Variable Bleed Solenoid

WOT
Wide-Open Throttle

2WD
Two-Wheel Drive

4WD
Four-Wheel Drive