Most manual transmissions do not have solenoids. Automatic transmissions, however, rely on solenoids to facilitate gear changes. Solenoids are electro-hydraulic valves that control one or more gears depending on the transmission and build of the car. They control the flow of transmission fluid by opening or closing based on electric signals
When a solenoid opens or closes, it changes the pressure within the transmission, allowing your car to change gears. While the driver controls gear changes in a manual transmission, automatic transmissions rely on the car’s speed sensors and engine control unit or transmission control unit to judge the speed of the car and signal necessary changes, including controlling transmission solenoids to change your car’s gears.
How do transmission solenoids work?
The speed sensors within your car’s engine are constantly monitoring how your car is running and analysing what needs to be adjusted. This includes knowing when your car needs to change gears, either up or down, to get the proper power and speed. The speed sensors will work with the ECU or TCM to send signals to parts of your car when changes need to be made, including telling transmission solenoids when to open or close so that your car can change gears.
Transmission solenoids have a spring-loaded plunger inside, which is wrapped in a wire connected to the speed sensors and ECU or TCM. That wire is how they receive signals to adjust the flow of hydraulic fluid within the transmission. The necessary clutches and bands will be pressurised by the solenoids changing the flow of transmission fluid and allows for a smooth transition between gears so that you can continue to accelerate.
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Most manual transmissions do not have solenoids. Automatic transmissions, however, rely on solenoids to facilitate gear changes. Solenoids are electro-hydraulic valves that control one or more gears depending on the transmission and build of the car. They control the flow of transmission fluid by opening or closing based on electric signals
When a solenoid opens or closes, it changes the pressure within the transmission, allowing your car to change gears. While the driver controls gear changes in a manual transmission, automatic transmissions rely on the car’s speed sensors and engine control unit or transmission control unit to judge the speed of the car and signal necessary changes, including controlling transmission solenoids to change your car’s gears.
How do transmission solenoids work?
The speed sensors within your car’s engine are constantly monitoring how your car is running and analysing what needs to be adjusted. This includes knowing when your car needs to change gears, either up or down, to get the proper power and speed. The speed sensors will work with the ECU or TCM to send signals to parts of your car when changes need to be made, including telling transmission solenoids when to open or close so that your car can change gears.
Transmission solenoids have a spring-loaded plunger inside, which is wrapped in a wire connected to the speed sensors and ECU or TCM. That wire is how they receive signals to adjust the flow of hydraulic fluid within the transmission. The necessary clutches and bands will be pressurised by the solenoids changing the flow of transmission fluid and allows for a smooth transition between gears so that you can continue to accelerate.
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