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Transmission control, function - GF27.60-P-2002NL

TRANSMISSION 722.9 in MODEL 171.4, 203, 230 with CODE (428) Steering wheel shift buttons up to Model Year 8 with CODE (428) Steering wheel shift buttons 

TRANSMISSION 722.9 in MODEL 209, 211, 219 

The transmission control is divided into the electronic and hydraulic transmission control functions.

While the electronic transmission control takes over the gear selection and adaptation of pressures to the torque to be transmitted, the power supply of the transmission is controlled via the hydraulic elements of the electrohydraulic controller unit. The oil supply to the hydraulic elements, such as the hydrodynamic torque converter, the shift elements and the hydraulic transmission control, is provided by way of an oil pump connected to the torque converter.

The fully integrated transmission control (VGS) makes possible precise adaptation of pressures to the respective operating conditions and to the engine output during the shift phase which results in a significant increase in shift quality.

It is possible to reach the engine RPM limit in the individual gears using full throttle and kickdown.

The shift range can be changed in the forward gears while driving, however the VGS [fully integrated transmission control] prevents an unacceptably high engine speed through a downshift security device. Furthermore the fully integrated transmission control offers the advantage of a flexible adaptation to various vehicle and engine versions. The driver can select between 3 transmission modes "S" (Sport), "C" (Comfort) (except code P98 Black Series) and "M" (Manual). These also provide different gear ratios for reverse gear.

The fully integrated transmission control (VGS) control unit (Y3/8n4) monitors and shifts depending on:

VGS control unit, location/task GF27.19-P-4013N 
Electric controller unit, location/task/design/function GF27.19-P-5104N 
Kick-down simulator, location/task GF27.10-P-5108N 
Selection range sensor, location/task GF27.19-P-5142N 
Transmission oil temperature sensor, location/task/design GF27.19-P-4014N 
Location/task/function of RPM sensor GF27.19-P-5127N 
Oil pump, location/task/design/function GF27.10-P-5103N