Magnum SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN 3 (2006)
Control Module: Description and Operation
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE - NAG1
DESCRIPTION
The electronic control system consists of various components providing inputs to the transmission control module (TCM). The TCM monitors
transmission sensors, shift lever position, and bus messages to determine transmission shift strategy. After shift strategies are determined, the TCM
controls the actuation of transmission solenoids, which controls the routing of hydraulic fluid within the transmission, by moving a sequence of four
valves to make a shift occur.
The NAG1 electronic transmission has a fully adaptive control system. The system performs its functions based on continuous real-time sensor feedback
information. In addition the TCM receives information from the PCM (engine management) and ABS (chassis systems) controllers over the CAN bus.
The CAN bus is a high-speed communication bus that allows real time control capability between various controllers. Most messages are sent every 20
milliseconds. This means critical information can be shared between the transmission, engine, and ABS controllers. The CAN bus is a two wire bus with
a CAN Bus (+) circuit and a CAN Bus (-) circuit. These circuits are twisted pairs in the harness to reduce the potential of radio and noise interference.
The transmission control system automatically adapts to changes in engine performance, vehicle speed, and transmission temperature variations to
provide consistent shift quality The control system ensures that clutch operation during up-shifting and downshifting is more responsive without
increased harshness. The TCM activates the solenoid valves and moves valves in the valve body to achieve the necessary gear changes. The required
pressure level is calculated from the load condition, engine speed. Vehicle speed (from ABS module) and transmission oil temperature, matched to the
torque to be transmitted. The TCM is located under the left side of the instrument panel for left hand drive vehicles. For right hand drive vehicles, the
TCM is located in the mirrored location under the right side of the instrument panel.
OPERATION
The transmission control module (TCM) determines the current operating conditions of the vehicle and controls the shifting process for shift comfort and
driving situations. It receives this operating data from sensors and broadcast messages from other modules.
The TCM uses inputs from several sensors that are directly hardwired to the controller and it uses several indirect inputs that are used to control shifts.
This information is used to actuate the proper solenoids in the valve body to achieve the desired gear.
The shift lever assembly (SLA) has sensors that are monitored by the TCM to calculate shift lever position. The reverse light switch, an integral part of
the SLA, controls the reverse light relay control circuit. The Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) solenoid and the park lockout solenoid (also part
of the SLA) are controlled by the TCM.
The PCM and ABS broadcast messages over the controller area network (CAN) bus for use by the TCM. The TCM uses this information, with other
inputs, to determine the transmission operating conditions.
The TCM:
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determines the momentary operating conditions of the vehicle.
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controls all shift processes.
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considers shift comfort and the driving situation.
