Valve Body: ZF 4 HP 16 Automatic Transaxle 5A1 - 235
Valve Body: ZF 4 HP 16 Automatic Transaxle 5A1 - 235
valves.
Valve Body S Assures limited operation of the automatic trans-
Valve body performs the following tasks: axle in the event of the electronics failing.
S Generates the line pressure needed for actuating S Actuating the lock–up clutch.
the shift elements. S Generating the lubricating pressure for the trans-
S Actuates the individual shift elements via the clutch axle
Signal Combination
L1 L2 L3 L4
P 0 0 12 0
R 0 0 0 12
N 0 12 0 0 Automatic Transaxle Input Speed Sensor
D 12 12 12 0 (A/T ISS)
The A/T ISS is a magnetic inductive pickup that relays in-
3 12 12 0 12
formation relative to transaxle input speed to the TCM.
2 12 0 12 12 The TCM uses transaxle input speed information to con-
1 0 12 12 12 trol line pressure, TCC apply and release and transaxle
shift patterns. This information is also uses to calculate the
appropriate operating gear ratios and TCC slippage.
The input speed sensor mounts onto piston B that is inside
of valve body.
An air gap of 1.8~2.2mm(0.07~0.086inch) is maintained
between the sensor and the piston B.
The sensor consists of a permanent magnet surrounded
by a coil of wire. As the piston B is driven by the turbine
shaft, an AC signal induced in the input speed sensor.
Higher vehicle speeds induce a higher frequency and volt-
age measurement at the sensor.
Sensor resistance should measure between 825~835
ohms at 20°C (68°F). Sensor can measure from
1,000~8,000HZ.
S Excessive transaxle fluid leaking into the connector, Carefully limit twisting or wiggling the connector during re-
wicking up into the external wiring harness, and moval. Bent pins can occur.
degrading the wire insulation. DO NOT pry the connector off with a screwdriver or other
S Water/moisture intrusion in the connector. tool.
S Low pin retention in the external connector from
excessive connection and disconnection of the wir- To reinstall the external wiring connector, first orient the
ing connector assembly. pins by lining up arrows on each half of the connector.
S Pin corrosion from contamination. Push the connector straight down into the transaxle with-
S Broken/cracked connector assembly. out twisting or angling the mating parts.
S Points to remember when working with transaxle The connector should click into place with a positive feel
wiring connector assembly. and/or noise.
S To remove the connector, squeeze the two tabs
towards each other and pull straight up (refer to Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
illustration). The transaxle control module (TCM) is an electronic de-
vice which monitors inputs to control various transaxle
functions including shift quality and transaxle sensors,
switches, and components to process for use within its’
control program. Based on this input information, the TCM
controls various transaxle output functions and devices.