GF27.60-P-2002NL Transmission Control, Function

GF27.60-P-2002NL Transmission control, function
- Transmission 722.9
- with CODE (428) Steering wheel shift buttons [models 171.4, 203, 230]


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

Whilst 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 kick down.

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:
^ Vehicle speed
^ The position of the selector lever
^ Accelerator pedal position
^ Program selector ("M/C/S") (except code P98 Black Series) or ("M/S") (with code P98 Black Series)
^ Condition of transmission
^ Selected gear (with transmission mode "M")
^ Input signals from CAN C