Recently, TV picture troubles caused us to summon a repair technician to our home. The technician (we’ll call him Tech #1) snapped on his tool belt and started disassembling components as soon as he arrived. He checked over the satellite dish, then continued the assault on the house by removing rows of ceiling tile for an in-depth inspection. After hand-checking all the connections, with an hour into his service call, he condemned the satellite receiver. A couple days later the suspect receiver was replaced, but the intermittent screen digitization problem remained.
Tech #2 was now sent out. This guy came right in and made himself comfortable on the floor in front of the TV screen, like a kid plopping down for some Sunday morning entertainment. He removed a wireless device from his pocket and appeared to be playing video games. “Ok,” he said after a few minutes, “you have a bad HDMI connection.” Impressed, we asked how he diagnosed the problem so quickly. He responded, “Because I know the system, how it works and what information to monitor when tracking faults.”
Though we are talking about TV repair, the same principles can be applied to
transmission诊断。然而,为了减少浪费时间和可能的误诊的尴尬,我们将在很大程度上遵循技术#2的示例。技术#1的方法也将被使用,但以更聪明,更具目标的方式。
What is WK?
WK is the German abbreviation for “Wandleruberbruckungskupplung,” or “Hydrodynamic Torque Converter.” The Hydro Factor (WK) of that impossibly long word is our target: an effective monitor of hydraulic and converter conditions. The WK circuit corrals the oil pressure that disengages the clutch piston from the cover; it is the release circuit.
The ZF6HP was designed and manufactured by ZF and later selected by Ford as their choice for a RWD 6-speed. Ford licensed the design and started to manufacture the 6R60/80, with a few alterations. Both manufacturers use only one case pressure tap: the WK port on the driver side of the bell, just above the cooler lines. The ZF6 cases identify the fitting with the lettering “AUF WK”. Ford did not identify the tap, but the location and fluid source are the same (图1).
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It should be noted there were design and hydraulic changes when the ZF6 went to Generation 2. This occurred only in ZF and only after 2007, but all models use a two-path converter so testing remains the same for both Ford 6R60/80 and ZF6 units.
Accessing WK
在我们兴奋地进入WK之前,请注意位置和紧凑的空间。虽然我们有无线扫描工具,但我们没有无线压力或流量设备,所以需要一些技术#1型指关节破坏。最好用凉爽的盒子和凉爽的头部来做这件事,配有配件和规格。WK压力不超过80 psi(5.5 bar),我们必须将一直监控到零,因此忘记了500 psi仪表,该仪表有一个以12 psi开头的针。壳体配件具有特殊的ZF螺纹(10 x 1.00mm),需要适配器或修改ZF5或ZF6压力插头以接受90°配件。安装准确的100 PSI仪表或更好的尚未进行100psi换能器。
Normal WK
应该注意到ZF6 Gen.1和Gen .2(由于其热元件的福特)会有所不同,并且以下信息是概括的。
WK pressure should be steady and instant upon start. This is the oil pressure that holds the friction material off the cover, so immediate pressure ensures a smooth idle. Typical WK pressure (cool) is 70 to 75 psi (4.8 to 5.1 Bar). As operating temperature climbs, we can expect to see pressures drop to about 65 to 68 psi (4.5 to 4.7 Bar). When Reverse is selected, a sharp dip to about 50 psi (3.4 Bar) and return to 65 to 75 psi is normal and indicates pressure regulator valve and clutch fill have taken some volume/supply from the converter circuit. Line pressure is the priority oil and converter charge is secondary.
Now place the shifter in Drive and road test, monitoring WK as the vehicle warms up. As you know, the converter will not apply until operating temperature meets a certain point. How do you monitor transmission temperature and the TCC solenoid command? In the introduction, what did Tech #2 use to monitor signals? That’s right, the hard part of installing the gauge should be combined with use of your scanner to monitor TCM activity and commands.
To monitor the correct signal with a scan tool, determine which solenoid is the lockup solenoid for the vehicle model at hand (图2).
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When the scanner indicates operating temperature has been obtained and that the TCM is controlling the lockup solenoid, WK pressure should drop to between 0 and 2 psi (0 to .13 Bar). Zero pressure indicates full apply, and at 1.5 to 2 psi the TCM is allowing a slight slip rate to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). Note that these units do not use a continuous slip rate like we see in GM. In order to improve fuel economy, the ZF6 family often applies the converter clutch full-on and as early as possible, shortly after a 2-3 shift and in many instances just after completing the 1-2 shift.
How do you know if the converter is in partial slip or full lockup? Compare the TCC solenoid amperage to WK pressure. The TCC solenoid is a normally vented or normally open solenoid. As amperage increases, TCC apply increases and WK pressure drops. An effective way to check if the converter clutch is slipping is to monitor engine RPM and turbine or input RPM on the scanner. If WK pressure is zero, those two RPM sensors should match each other. Some tools retrieve data on “Torque Converter Amplification”; once the converter is fully applied and there is zero WK pressure, amplification should also be zero.
Abnormal WK
There are six general symptoms that stem from abnormal WK, and you’ll run into them every day of the work week. These are:
- TC Slip
- Partial Release
- TCC/Solenoid/Ratio Codes
- Harsh Shifts
- 耀斑班次
- 反向粗糙闲置
The first three are expected symptoms, but the last three may be a surprise to some technicians so we’ll look into those a bit further.
苛刻的转变:The converter releases on a coast 2-1 downshift and some high-throttle, hard 3-2 events. WK pressure and the solenoid info in the scanner will indicate when it is released. If WK does not increase beyond 2 to 5 psi during 2-1 or forced 3-2, the shifts will occur on a locked clutch and feel harsh.
耀斑班次:Typical converter strategy is full apply after the 2-3 shift and no TCC slip during shifts. Watch the solenoid signal with a scanner and monitor WK pressure. If WK is above zero when it should not be, that shift will feel like a flare as RPM spins up due to converter slip.
反向粗糙闲置:Is the rough idle only in Reverse? If yes, is WK low, such as 50 to 60 psi? If WK is low, then the converter clutch is not releasing properly due to a low pressure source or pressure loss. If WK is normal and the engine idles rough, then the converter lining is suspect. Before condemning the lining, verify the engine mounts are not blown. Then drive with the scanner and monitor slip under high-torque conditions. If WK is normal and the solenoid command is low, consider the converter.
The Root Cause
If the WK pressure test is out of range or the cooler flow is incorrect, consider the following when troubleshooting:
如前所述,管线压力是优先级,因此主调节器阀(SYS.DR-V)处的孔磨损将罗回转换器进料。一旦在工作温度下,WK油留下转换器并返回阀体。在阀体,转换器内部压力由转换器释放阀(WK-V)控制,旁通离合器控制阀(WD-V)充当开关。离开转换器的流体由润滑控制阀(SCHM-V)控制。电磁压力调节阀(DR.REO-V)为所有螺线管提供稳压压力。这包括TCC电磁阀,因此如果螺线管调节器孔磨损,则所有螺线管输出都将太高或太低。这些物品中的任何一个都会改变WK压力。真空测试这些阀门孔,如果穿着 - 通常是 - 维修它们或获得再制造阀体。
The TCC solenoid (图2) controls WK through the use of the TC valves noted above. This solenoid is known to wear out or become contaminated. In fact, all the regulating solenoids in these units have had issues. Mechanical rather than electrical failure is the common culprit of solenoid problems in the ZF6 family. These solenoids can be easily vacuum-tested to confirm failure.
密封末端插头 - 主要是换档阀和螺线管之间的塞子 - 因为它们经常变得松动并允许电路泄漏。更换蓄能器阻尼器,因为螺线管输出变得不稳定而且严厉。
最后,“E”离合器接口(AKA输入/输出衬套)和泵定子处的衬套对转换器控制和换档质量至关重要。这些概念性失败,往往是TCC的原因,以及转变问题,以及比率误差。
A Ford Note
Ford 6R60/80 has a thermal element in the circuit before fluid exits the case, as we have seen in the 5R55W and 5R110W. This redirects converter oil flow back to the bushings when the element is cooler than approximately 125°F. As before, servicing a Ford requires allowing the converter oil temperature to rise enough to open the element, or the cooler will not be filled and ATF will be low after a drive cycle. This will definitely create shift concerns!
No Mechatronic Swapping Allowed
Technicians often hope to obtain information on swapping core, retro-fit or modifications to mask a problem. That is not possible with these units, because they are mechanical/electronic assemblies with an integral control module, programmed to a specific VIN. Hydraulics, solenoids and TCM mapping change as the capacity steps up from 6HP19, 21, 26, etc. Separator plates also vary. Mixing and matching components is only likely to make a difficult day even worse and should not be attempted.
把它带回家
Now that you have a better picture of ZF6/6R60/6R80 TCC operation and associated symptoms, you can comfortably combine Tech #1 and Tech #2-style tactics to get to your answer faster and more efficiently. With this information you can attack these common issues with confidence, no matter what day of the week you stare them down.
Bob Warnke is Vice President of Sonnax Technical Development and a member of theSonnax TASC Force(技术汽车专业委员会),一批认可的行业技术专家,传输Rebuilders和Sonnax Industries Inc.技术人员。