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Automatic gearbox, gears, control > < Control elements of the Gearbox

Leon Mk1

Location of elements
   
Location of elements
1 - 3rd and 4th gear clutch -K3-
2 - Reverse gear brake -B1-
3 - Free sprocket
4 - Reverse gear clutch -K2-
5 - 1st to 3rd gear clutch -K1-
6 - 2nd and 4th gear brake -B2-
7 - Torque converter clutch cancellation incorporated into the torque converter -ÜK-

In the case of complaints of weak acceleration and low speed or, in general, for transmission fault finding, the table gives information about which control elements are being used with each gear selection. This information can facilitate determining which control elements are not functioning correctly.
All gear changes are hydraulic
At certain speeds and throttle settings, 3ªand 4ª gears are actuated mechanically when the converter clutch cancellation engages.
   
GearB1B2K1K2K3FÜK
RX  X   
1H-X- X  X 
2H XX    
3H  X X  
3M  X X X
4H X  X  
4M X  X X

   
X=pinion not working, brakes or clutches closed
-X-=-B1- is used as an engine brake only when the lever is in “1”
H=hydraulic
M=mechanics
F=brake light switch

   

Automatic gearbox, gears, control > < Control elements of the Gearbox