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Todays Webinar A4CF2 Intro

Presented by: Jarad Warren

 General Information
The A4CF2 transmission can be found in Hyundai; Elantra, Accent, Avente, and other Non US
models.

Also in the Kia; Spectra, Forte, Soul and other Non US models.

A4CF2 General Information

Torque Converter 3 elements 2 phases 1 stage
Oil pump Parachoid
Clutches OD / Reverse / UD
Brakes 2nd / LR
One way clutch Low
Gear shift position 7 range (P,R,N,D,3,2,L)
Solenoid valve 6 (PWM:5EA, VFS:1EA)
 General Information
The new small sized automatic transaxle A4CF2 is for gasoline 2.0 engine. The transaxle has
improved on the durability, fuel consumption and efficiency by the new main features as
followed.

1. The hydraulic centrifugal oil pressure balance piston.

2. The full line pressure variable control system. (reduces fuel)
3. The long travel damper clutch. (in converter)
4. The disc type return spring. (reduced size)
5. The ultra flat torque converter. (reduced weight and size)

Gear Ratio
1st 2.919
2nd 1.551
3rd 1.000
4th 0.713
Reverse 2.480
Final Gear Ratio 3.849
 Rev 2nd OWC
Low/Rev
OD UD

OD Rev 2nd Low/Rev UD OWC

Park On
Reverse On On
Neutral On
1st On On
2nd On On
3rd On On
4th On On
M1 On On Hold
 Solenoid Apply Chart

PCSV-A PCSV-B PCSV-C PCSV-D On/Off

Park/Neut. Off On On Off On
Rev Off Off On Off On
1st On On Off Off On
2nd On Off Off On Off
3rd Off On Off On Off
4th Off Off On On Off
M1 Off On Off Off On

PCSV solenoid resistance 3.5 ɏ at 77°F operates at 50hz. Normal high solenoid.
VFS Solenoid resistance 3.5 ɏ at 77°F operates at 0-1200 mA
 Solenoid Operation
PCSV-A: It controls the hydraulic pressure for OD clutch and LR brake. When the oil pressure is required for OD clutch or
Low & reverse brake, this solenoid valve must be off. Another solenoid valve (on/off) will decide the oil passage to OD or
LR.
PCSV-B: It controls the hydraulic pressure for 2nd brake or Reverse clutch. When the oil pressure is required for 2nd
brake or Reverse clutch, this solenoid valve must be off. Whenever this solenoid valve is off, it will make the oil passage
of reverse clutch opened. If the manual valve ‘R’ position is selected, the pressure will be applied to the reverse clutch.
That is the reason why the reverse clutch is not engaged in 2nd and 4th gear

PCSV-C: It controls the under drive clutch operation. When this solenoid valve is off, UD clutch will be engaged.

PCSV-D: It is only for Lock-up Clutch (damper clutch) operation. When this solenoid is off, the damper clutch is released
on and Torque Converter Clutch applies.

On/Off: When this solenoid valve is off, LR brake pressure is released and the OD clutch pressure is applied. That is the
reason why the 3rd gear failsafe (mechanically failed 3rd gear condition) is possible when the all solenoid valves are off
including this solenoid valve.

VFS Variable Force Solenoid: Controls transmission pressure.

 Resetting Transmission Adapts
Adaptive Learning
The PCM and TCM contain logic to adjust the solenoid duty and line pressure to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life
of the transmission. Adaptive value reset and relearn must be preformed to provide optimum shift quality after completing the
following repairs.
Replace automatic transmission
Replace PCM or TCM
Reprogram PCM or TCM
Adaptive values must be reset using procedure 1 or 2 according to model and model year (MY) as shown below. The adaptive
values must also be relearned by following steps 2 and 3 after resetting

Kia Vehicles Requiring Automatic Transmission Adaptive Value Reset / Relearn

Procedure 1 Procedure 2

Model Disconnect Negative Battery Cable for 10 Seconds Use Hi Scan or GDS

Amanti 2004 2005 and later

Optima 2001-2004 2005 and later

Rio 2006 and later

Sedona 2002-2004 2005 and later

Spectra 2004.5 and later

Sportage 2005 and later

Sorento 2005 and later

 Resetting Transmission Adapts
Use the Scan tool to reset the automatic transmission adaptive values found in the automatic trans-mission section menu. Follow
the steps shown in RESETTING AUTO T/A VALUES or INIT OF TCU LEARN-ING menu sections.
1.Hook the scan tool to vehicle and input VIN or auto select VIN
2.Select Automatic Transmission system
3.Select Vehicle S/W Management tab as shown
4.Select “Init Of TCU Learning”
5.Ignition key on
6.Engine off
7.Shift lever in P or N
8.Vehicle speed 0 MPH
9.Click the “OK” button.
10.Adaptive Reset is complete as shown
11,Turn the ignition key off for ten seconds
NOTE: The 2005 and later MY Sorento requires the accelerator pedal pushed down 50%. Carefully
follow the instructions on the screen.

Driving Relearn: Dynamic Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning Procedure:

1.Attach your scan tool and monitor ATF temperature and TPS percent.
2.Bring ATF temperature to just over 120°F and drive from a stop shifting from 1st to 4th gears at 30% TPS (Approx.
3000 RPM shift). Repeat 3 - 5 times until any shock or flare is eliminated.

Static Shift Relearn:

1.Stop the vehicle and shift into N for three seconds. Shift from N to D for two seconds. Repeat 3 - 5 times until there
is no N to D shock.
2.Stop the vehicle and shift into N for three seconds. Shift from N to R for two seconds. Repeat 3 - 5 times until there
is no N to R shock.
 Trans Fluid / Service

Part NM Lb-ft
Oil Pan 10-12 7-8
Valve Body to Case 10-12 7-8
Oil Drain Plug 35-45 25-32

Transmission fluid type: GENUINE DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III

Fluid amount: 6.6 Liter / 6.6 Quarts

 Transmission Fluid / Service
Drive the vehicle until the fluid reaches normal operating temperature 70~80°C (158~176°F).

Move the gear selector lever through all gear positions. Set the selector lever to the "N" (Neutral)
position.

Before removing the oil level gauge, wipe all contaminants from around the oil level gauge. Then
take out the oil level gauge and check the condition of the fluid.

Check that the fluid level is in the "HOT" mark on the oil level gauge. If fluid level is low, add
automatic transaxle fluid until the level reaches the "HOT" mark.
Automatic transaxle fluid : DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
Automatic transaxle fluid capacity: 6.6liter / 6.9 US qt

Drain plug “A” Torque to 35-45 Nm / 25-35 lb-ft

Fill location is the filler tube.
Pressure Ports
 Pressure Testing
Low Reverse Clutch OD Clutch
Pressure tests are done at
PCS-A PSI 2500 RPM with scanner. PCSV - A PSI
0 150 0 150
50 75 50 75
75 14 75 14
UD Clutch
100 0 100 0
PCSV-C PSI
Note: On/Off solenoid is on Note: On/Off solenoid is off
0 150
50 75
2/4 Clutch Reverse Clutch
75 14
PCSV-B PSI PCSV-B PSI
100 0
0 150 0 150
50 75 50 75
75 14 75 14
100 0 100 0
Note: ON/Off solenoid is off Note: On/Off solenoid is on
 Speed Sensor Information
Output speed sensor is a three wire Hall Effect speed sensor. It detects the rotation at the Transfer
Drive Gear. It operates at 12 volts and max 22mA. Air Gap 0.033”between sensor and drum. No
reason to test resistance, over 1M ɏ.

1. Ground
2. Signal (High 4.8V / Low 0.8V)
1 2 3 3. Power 12 volts

Back side of connector

 Speed Sensor Information
Input speed sensor is a three wire Hall Effect speed sensor. It detects the input shaft rotation at the
OD and Reverse drum. It operates at 12 volts and max 22mA. Air Gap 0.05”between sensor and
drum. No reason to test resistance, over 1M ɏ.

1. Ground
2. Signal (High 4.8V / Low 0.8V
3. Power 12 volts
1 2 3
 Transmission Temperature Sensor

The connector view is from

the back side. Back probe pins
5 & 6 for the temperature
sensor.

Temp °C (°F) Resistance Kɏ

-40 (-40) 139.5
-20 (-4) 47.4
0 (32) 18.6
20 (68) 8.1
40 (104) 3.8
60 (140) 1.98
80 (176) 1.08
100 (212) 0.63
120 (248) 0.38
The wiring harness/ribbon is a common failed part
140 (284) 0.25 on this transmission. It can cause temperature
160 (320) 0.16 issues and solenoid codes.
Transmission Temperature Sensor

Replace the wiring on every rebuild,

there are many issues and TSB about
the solenoid and temperature sensor.
 Case Connector Pinout

Connector Pinout
1 PCSV-A
Case connector back side.
2 PCSV-B
3 On/Off
4 PCSV-D
5 Temp Ground
6 Temp Signal
7 Power or Ground
8 PCSV-C
9 VFS Control
10 VFS Power

All solenoids 3.2-3.5ɏ Note: Pin 7 can be power and other models will be
ground. Always refer to wiring diagram or factory info.
 Range Switch

To check the Range Switch, refer to chart and back probe connector. In park you would check
pins 1 & 8 and pins 9 & 10. The dots with line connecting them are connected in that shifter
position.
 Valve Body Bolt Removal

A Type 6X30mm 17 each

B Type 6X35mm 1 each

C Type 6X40mm 1 each

D Type 6X60mm 1 each

E Type 6X55mm 1 each

Valve body to case bolt torque is

10-12 Nm / 7-8 lb.-ft
 Accumulator Springs

UD
2nd, OD, Rev Large Spring = 2.570” 2nd
x .826” x .131” Spring has yellow OD
Paint identifier
Rev

2nd Small Spring = 2.026” x .489” x

.096” Spring has a yellow paint
identifier

UD Large Spring = 2.653” x .825” x

.118” Spring has a white paint
identifier

UD Small Spring = 2.168” x .511” x

.080” Spring has a white paint
identifier
 Solenoid ID

PCSV-A
OD / LR PSCV-B
PCSV-D 2-4 Brake
TCC
PCSV PCSV-C
On/Off UD VFS Line Pressure Control Solenoid

VFS Solenoid 3.5ɏ all other solenoids 3.2ɏ

Valve Body
 Valve Bodyy

Spring in valve body 1st

.250” Check Balls (3)
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