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Overview - Transmission Control Component Location

Data Link Connector (DLC) 

Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
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Mechatronic, Transmission Control Module -J217-, Sensor and Pressure Regulating Valves - Part 1 

Fig 2: Mechatronic, Transmission Control Module -J217
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The Mechatronic unit incorporates the hydraulic control, the transmission control module, the multifunction transmission range switch and the sensors and actuators as a complete synchronized unit. The following are part of:

  1. Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 8 -N510-, depending on the date of manufacture, also Solenoid Valve 1 -N88-
  2. Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 7 -N443-
  3. Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 6 -N371-
  4. Transmission Output Speed Sensor -G195-
  5. Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 3 -N217-
  6. Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 5 -N233-
  7. Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 2 -N216-
  8. Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 4 -N218-
  9. Automatic Transmission Pressure Regulating Valve 1 -N215-

Mechatronic, Transmission Control Module -J217-, Sensor and Pressure Regulating Valves - Part 2 

Fig 3: Mechatronic, Transmission Control Module -J217-, Sensor And Pressure Regulating Valves - Part 2
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  1. Parking Lock Solenoid -N486-
  2. Transmission Input Speed Sensor -G182-
  3. Transmission Control Module -J217-
  4. Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor -G93-
  5. Parking Lock Sensor -G747-
NOTE:

On Board Diagnostics (OBD) checks all the components named.

Not illustrated: Accumulator Solenoid -N485- for vehicles equipped with the Start/Stop System.

Only the complete "Mechatronic" unit can be replaced.

Removing and Installing. Refer to MECHATRONIC, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Hydraulic Impulse Memory A with Accumulator SolenoidN485, Present Depending on the Date of Manufacture

Fig 4: Hydraulic Pulse Memory Tightening Sequence
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Removing and Installing. Refer to ATF SYSTEM .

Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509- 

Fig 5: Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509-
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The Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509- has different installed locations -1- depending on the date of manufacture. The installed location is in the wheel housing on the left.

Removing and installing. Refer to [For engine(s) CPNA] Coolant Valve, Removing and Installing or [For engine(s) CPNA] Coolant Valve, Removing and Installing .

Shift Mechanism Function Unit with Selector Lever -E313- 

Fig 6: Selector Mechanism Function Unit With Selector Lever -E313-
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  1. Selector mechanism function unit with Selector Lever -E313-, Selector Lever Solenoid 1 -N496-, Selector Lever Solenoid 2 -N497-, Selector Lever Solenoid 3 -N498-, Selector Lever Solenoid 4 -N499-, Selector Lever Solenoid 5 -N500-
  2. Selector Lever Release Button -E681- with Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit -Y26-
  3. Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module -J587- with Selector Lever Position Sensor -G727-

Removing and Installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - SELECTOR MECHANISM .

Kick Down Switch

Fig 7: Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
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NOTE:

A specific value from the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor -G79- and the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 -G185- is stored in the engine control module.