Electronic Pressure Control Valve

The electronic pressure control valves (1-6) convert an electrical current defined by the EGS control unit into a proportional hydraulic pressure. The electronic pressure control valves actuate the valves belonging to the shift elements.

Two types of electronic pressure control valve are installed:

• Electronic Pressure Control Valves With Rising Map
• Electronic Pressure Control Valves With Falling Map

Fig 1: Identifying Electronic Pressure Control Valves

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