Automatic Transmissions Flashcards
When referring to automatic transmissions, the term gear ratio is expressed as the number of:
a. Input revolutions as compared to one revolution of the output.
b. Output revolutions as compared to one revolution of the input
c. Input revolutions as compared to two revolutions of the output.
d. Revolutions as compared to one revolutions of the input
a. Input revolutions as compared to one revolution of the output.
Which of the following best describes the throttle valve, a function of the device or a condition of the device with a transmission in the park positions?
a. Line pressure is blocked at the inlet port at the manual valve. b. Line pressure is prevented from entering the throttle valve. c. Line pressure is prevented from entering the governor port. d. Line pressure is not prevented from entering the throttle valve.
b. Line pressure is prevented from entering the throttle valve.
Additives added to automatic transmission fluid to control volatility will:
a. Maximize fluid vaporization b. Minimize fluid vaporization c. Protect against corrosion d. Protect against oxidation
b. Minimize fluid vaporization
In a conventional three member torque converter, the fluid flows into the torque converter:
a. From the top down. b. Between the converter hub and the stator support. c. Between the stator support and the turbine shaft. d. From the front to the back.
b. Between the converter hub and the stator support.
When referring to a simple planetary gear set in a transmission, the (blank) is the output member for reduction ranges.
a. Planetary carrier b. Pinion c. Sun d. Annulus
a. Planetary carrier
Which of the following is not a benefit of using planetary gear sets in transmission?
a. Long life b. Compactness c. Lower torque d. Smooth ratio changes
c. Lower torque
To transmit torque, through a compound planetary gear set, there must be a/an (blank) member, a driven member, and a held member.
a. Holding b. Drive c. External d. Output
b. Drive
A vehicle automatic transmission has no 1-2 up shift, which OBD2 code would be present in the PCM?
a. P0800 b. C0200 c. B0500 d. T0100
a. P0800
Which of the following controls up shift in an automatic transmission?
a. TPS and IAT b. TPS and VSS c. ECT and IAT d. MAF and ECT
b. TPS and VSS
In a four speed automatic transmission, when the vehicle shift lever is applied in the PARK position the vehicle still wants to roll away. Which of the following would most likely cause this problem?
a. Shift selector switch b. Shifter linkages c. Torque converter d. VSS (vehicle speed sensor)
b. Shifter linkages
When installing a complete transmission in a vehicle, which of the following is the first procedure to do after installation?
a. Reprogram ECU b. Set neutral / park switch c. ECU relearn d. Adjust shift detent
b. Set neutral / park switch
What causes an automatic transmission not to shift in to 2nd and 3rd gear?
a. Open in solenoid #1 b. Open in solenoid #2 c. Open in both solenoid circuits d. Shorted both solenoids
c. Open in both solenoid circuits
In a four speed automatic transmission with lock up torque converter, customer complaints about poor fuel economy. Which of the following would most likely cause this problem?
a. Defective brake switch b. Multi function position switch c. Shifter interlock solenoid d. Forward drive clutch
a. Defective brake switch
After a transmission has been rebuilt, what is the first procedure to do before installing the transmission?
a. Reprogram ECU b. Flush cooler lines and replace transmission cooler c. Grease the output shaft d. Fill the transmission with fluids
b. Flush cooler lines and replace transmission cooler
Customer complains of loosing transmission fluids but there are no visible leaks. Which of the following would most likely cause this problem?
a. Torque converter b. Transmission cooler lines c. Transmission cooler d. Modulator valve
d. Modulator valve
Poor engine performance at high speed could be caused by?
a. Torque converter stator that will not Lock b. Torque converter stator HELD in one direction c. Torque converter stator locked in BOTH directions d. Siezed
b. Torque converter stator HELD in one direction
Vehicle keeps shifting in and out of four-wheel drive on an AWD vehicle. What could be the problem?
a. Driving on a dry surface b. Driving on a wet surface c. Turning too sharply d. Different size tires on the vehicle
d. Different size tires on the vehicle
When an automatic transmission has excessive input shaft end play. What will you do to correct the end play?
a. Brass shims b. Thicker forward clutch frictions c. Thicker direct clutch steels d. Selective washers
d. Selective washers
When doing an automatic transmission service, what should you do after filling the transmission fluids?
a. Start the vehicle and run until operating temperature b. Start the vehicle and run through the gears c. Start the vehicle and put in drive d. Start the vehicle and put in neutral
b. Start the vehicle and run through the gears
A torque converter is made up of these elements. They are:
a. Torus, stator and impeller b. Stator, turbine and impeller c. Pump, impeller, and stator d. Turbine, stator, and Torus
b. Stator, turbine and impeller
At torque converter stall:
a. Two members are stationary and one is turning b. One member is stationary and two are turning c. None of the members are stationary d. All of the members are stationary
a. Two members are rotating
At the coupling point:
a. All members are rotating b. Two members are stationary and one is turning c. There is no vortex flow d. There is no rotary flow
a. All members are rotating
Torque multiplication is greater at what speed?
a. Low speed b. Cruising speed c. High speed d. On the float
a. Low speed
A torque converter one way clutch that will not hold will cause:
a. High fuel consumption at high speed b. Poor performance at high speed c. Poor torque multiplication at high speed d. Low engine rpm. at converter stall
d. Low engine rpm. at converter stall