A Look at The : Features
A Look at The : Features
A Look at the
GM 6L80 ;
Part 1 by Steve Garrett
Cadillac STS-V
Hydra-Matic
2006 6L80 (MYC)
Six Speed RWD
Automatic Transmission
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oil pan. The fluid should drip out the level control
hole. If so, the fluid level is okay.
Ø If fluid doesn’t drip from the level control hole,
add Dexron VI until fluid starts to drip from the
hole.
Ø If fluid runs from the hole, wait until the fluid
stops running out to lower the fluid to the
proper level.
The level is correct when fluid drips from the hole.
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A Look at the GM 6L80; Part 1
fluid level is incorrect. Readjust the Low = Grounded (0 Volts) • 6 controlled pressure control sole-
fluid level, and reinstall the fill plug High = Open (Source Voltage) noids; PCS, PCS2, PCS3, PCS4,
and the level control plug. Note: Not all applications will PCS5 and TCC; 3.0-5.5 ohms at
You can add fluid through the dip- include all the ranges shown in the 70ºF (21ºC), 0.9-amp current limit,
stick hole or through the level control chart solenoid operational voltage from
hole. Input and Output Speed Sensors TCM 8.3–9.3 volts, cleaning pulse
— The speed sensors are Hall Effect every 30 seconds during P/N.
What’s Inside? assemblies and are mounted to the • 32-bit TCM (TEHCM); mount-
NSBU/PRNDL/IMS Switch control valve assembly (valve body). ed inside the transmission on the
(Figure 3)— The internal mode switch The TCM provides a signal voltage of valve body. Thermal protected
(IMS) is mounted to the valve body 8.3–9.3 volts for the sensor operation. 290ºF (144ºC), default 3rd or 5th.
and is connected mechanically to the As the clutch housings rotate, the sen- • 4 pressure switches that monitor
manual valve. Electrically the internal sors produce a square wave signal that valve and clutch hydraulic opera-
mode switch operates much like other varies frequency with the speed of the tion and clutch volume index (CVI
GM applications: clutch housing (Figure 5). The TCM — adaptive learn)
The TCM sends an 8.3–9.3 volt will monitor the frequency of the signal • A transmission fluid temperature
bias to the internal mode switch on 4 to determine the input or output speed sensor (TFT) NTC thermistor.
circuits: A, B, C and P. Pin N, which (Figure 6 & 7). • 2 TCM internal temperature sen-
is used for neutral starting operations, Control Solenoid Body and TCM sors
is fed system voltage from the ECM. Assembly (TEHCM)
As you move the range selector, the — The control solenoid
internal mode switch will ground or valve assembly consists
open the circuits or circuit required to of these components:
indicate the specific manual valve posi- • 2 shift solenoids
tion. The TCM identifies the range by (On/Off design):
the voltage sequence from the switch SS1, SS2; 16-20
(Figure 4). ohms at 70ºF (21ºC) Figure 8
Figure 7
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Solenoid Operation
IMPORTANT: In systems using
the Bosch solenoid system, ON/OFF Figure 9
refers to the solenoids’ hydraulic com-
manded position, not their electrical
command as with other applications;
more on this later.
Shift solenoid and PCS operation
is controlled by the TEHCM (TCM).
The TCM regulates the feed voltage
to the solenoids between 8.3–9.3 volts
(Figure 9). The TCM then regulates
the current flow through the solenoids.
The shift solenoids are On/Off design
with the TCM controlling the power
and ground for the solenoids (Figure
10). The pressure control solenoids are
high-side, PWM controlled. The TCM
is overcurrent and overtemperature pro-
tected (Figure 11, 12, &13). uses three rotating clutches and two
Bosch refers to the solenoids by stationary clutches.
their hydraulic operation: Normally 1-2-3-4/Forward Clutch — This
High (NH) or Normally Low (NL). clutch is applied in 1st through 4th
Normally High means the solenoid gears. The 1-2-3-4/forward clutch is
allows pressure to travel to the clutch located in the bottom of the reverse
when the solenoid is off. Normally clutch housing. When applied, it locks
Low means the solenoid prevents pres- the reverse drum to the 2-6 and 3-5-
sure from getting to a clutch when the reverse shell to drive the lower sun gear
solenoid is off. for the output carrier.
IMPORTANT: This concept of 2-6 Clutch — This is one of the
Normally High and Normally Low to stationary clutches. It’s located on top Figure 10
describe solenoid operation is far more of the center support assembly. It pre-
involved — and confusing — than it vents the 2-6 and 3-5-reverse shell from
might initially appear. We’ll discuss rotating.
the operation of the Bosch solenoids in 3-5-Reverse Clutch — This clutch
detail in an upcoming issue of GEARS. is used in 3rd, 5th and reverse. It’s
The solenoids are protected by the located in the reverse clutch housing.
filter plate. The filter plate is housed When applied, it connects the reverse
between the valve body and the con- drum to the 2-6 and 3-5-reverse shell.
trol solenoid valve assembly (TEHCM) The clutch then drives the front output
and must be replaced any time the sun gear in the output carrier.
Figure 11
valve body or control solenoid valve 4-5-6/Input Clutch — This clutch
assembly (TEHCM) is replaced, or are is located in the input housing. When tionary clutch is located in the lower
unbolted from each other. applied, it locks the input housing to the section of the center support. The Low/
4-5-6 drive hub, which drives the lower Reverse clutch is used in reverse and
Clutches output carrier. manual low.
The 6L80 transmission (Figure 14) Low/Reverse Clutch — This sta-
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