engine RENAULT SCENIC 2009 J84 / 2.G Automatic Transmission AJ0 BVA Workshop Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Vdiag No.: 04, 05AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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The automatic transmission computer performs the following functions:
–Transmission operating mode selection:
According to the vehicle speed and the driver's request expressed by the accelerator pedal position, the automatic
transmission determines the best moment for the gear change. The automatic transmission computer corrects any
driver errors and inhibits engagement of a gear that would cause the engine to over- or under-rev.
–Gear changes:
Taking into account the various input factors, the computer will decide whether to actuate the various solenoid valves
to ensure smooth system operation (automatic transmission clutches, brakes and hydraulics).
The computer is also involved in:
–the gear change quality,
–protecting the automatic transmission in the event of a malfunction.
–Disengaging clutch when stopped:
This function enables creep* to be inhibited temporarily when the vehicle is stationary with a gear engaged and the
brake pedal depressed.
The aim of this function is to reduce drag on the vehicle in order to:
●reduce fuel consumption,
●reduce vehicle vibrations,
Creep*: describes the action of the vehicle moving forwards without acceleration and with a gear engaged.
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"GEAR CHANGE" FUNCTION:
Purpose of this function:
The purpose of this function is to control gear changes in automatic and manual modes.
"Lever selection"
function
"Gear
change"
functionClutch 1
solenoid valve
Brake pedal action Brake 2 solenoid valve
Vehicle speed Clutch 2 solenoid valve
Turbine speed Clutch 3 solenoid valve
Lock-up and brake 1
solenoid valve
Solenoid valve EVS1
Solenoid valve EVS2
–Accelerator
–Engine speed
–Gear change inhibition
–...CAN
"Torque management"
function

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System operation table:
O = Active
*Cltch = Clutch
*EVS = Shift solenoid
*O: Check (engine running at idle speed and brake pedal depressed), status ET261 "Clutch 1" lever in "D" position:
ET013 "Gear engaged" = "1" →→ → →
status ET261 "Clutch 1" is "active"; if status ET013 "Gear engaged" is
"Disengaged" (disengaging clutch when stationary) → ET261 "Clutch 1" is "inactive".
PRESSURE SWITCHES SOLENOID VALVESSOLENOID
VALVES
(ALL OR NOTHING)
Clutch*
1Brake
2Clutch*
2Clutch*
3Brake
1Clutch*
1Brake
2Clutch*
2Clutch*
3lock-up
and
brake 1*EVS1 *EVS2
PO
ROO O O O
NOO O
fixed 1st
gearOOOOOOO
D1O* O O O O
D2OO OOOO
D2 with
lock-upOO OOOO O
D3OO O O
D3 with
lock-upOO O OO
D4OOOO
D4 with
lock-upOOOOO
D5OO O
D5 with
lock-upOO O O
D6OO OO O
D6 with
lock-upOO OO OO

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"PRESSURE CONTROL" FUNCTION:
Purpose of this function:
The purpose of this function is to regulate the oil pressure inside the transmission hydraulic distributor.
"Lever selection"
function
"Pressure
control"
function Oil temperature
Line pressure solenoid
valve
Vehicle speed
Turbine speed
–Accelerator pedal
position
–Engine speed
–Engine torqueCAN
"Gear change" function

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"CONVERTER lock-up" FUNCTION:
Aim of this function: The aim of this function is to lock up the converter.
–lock-up/release definition:
The converter is a hydraulic clutch which provides a hydraulic connection between the engine and the automatic
transmission pressure plate.
The purpose of the lock-up function is to lock the turbine and the converter casing together, transforming a hydraulic
connection into a mechanical connection. The role of the lock-up function is to prevent slipping losses.
EVS2*: sequence solenoid valve 2."Lever selection"
function
"Converter
lock-up"
functionLock-up and brake 1
solenoid valve
Solenoid valve EVS2*
Oil temperature
Vehicle speed
Turbine speed
Brake pedal action
"Torque management"
function
–Accelerator pedal
position
–Engine speed
–Engine torqueCAN
"Gear change" function

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"TORQUE MANAGEMENT" FUNCTION:
Purpose of this function:
The purpose of this function is to manage the torque setpoints during certain gear shifts by informing the injection
computer. This function means smoother gear shifts and better mechanical protection.
–Accelerator pedal
position
–Engine speed
–Engine torqueCAN
"Torque
management"
function Vehicle speed
CAN–Torque request
–Torque converter status
–Gear changes
(in progress)
Turbine speed
"Gear change" function

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Tool fault Diagnostic tool title Defect modes
DF236Invalid engine speed multiplex signal No defect mode.
DF238Signal: raw engine torque multiplex
signal*If the fault occurs while driving, the gearbox
engages fixed 5
th gear.
Restarting is in 3rd gear.
DF256Erratic gear jumping – If caused by brake 2 solenoid valve, system
switches to fixed 3
rd or 5th gear safe mode.
–If caused by clutch 2 solenoid valve, system
switches to fixed 2
nd or 6th gear safe mode.
–If caused by clutch 3 solenoid valve, system
switches to fixed 2
nd, 3rd or 5th gear safe
mode.
–If caused by clutch 1 solenoid valve, system
switches to fixed 3
rd, 5th or 6th gear safe
mode.
In all cases, restarting is in 3
rd gear.
DF273Clutch 1 solenoid valve circuit If the fault occurs while driving, the
transmission engages fixed 5
th gear.
Restarting in fixed 5th gear (no more gear
changes).
DF274Clutch 2 solenoid valve circuit – in the event of open circuit or short circuit+:
No defect mode.
–in the event of short circuit-:
If the fault occurs while driving, the
transmission engages fixed 5
th gear.
Restarting in fixed 3rd gear (no more gear
changes)
DF275Clutch 3 solenoid valve circuit – in the event of open circuit or short circuit+:
No defect mode.
–in the event of short circuit-:
If the fault occurs while driving, the
transmission engages fixed 5
th gear.
Restarting in fixed 5th gear (no gear change)
DF289Automatic transmission multiplex
signalNo defect mode.
DF290Multiplexed ABS signal No defect mode.
DF298Gear shifts – If caused by brake 2 solenoid valve, system
switches to fixed 6
th gear safe mode.
–If caused by clutch 2 solenoid valve, system
switches to fixed 5
th gear safe mode.
Restarting in 3rd gear.
–If caused by clutch 3 solenoid valve, system
switches to fixed 5
th gear safe mode.

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Tool fault Diagnostic tool title Defect modes
DF300Brake 2 solenoid valve circuit – in the event of open circuit or short circuit+:
No defect mode.
–in the event of short circuit-:
If the fault occurs while driving, the
transmission engages fixed 5
th gear.
Restarting in fixed 3rd gear (no gear change)
DF301Clutch 1 pressure switch circuit No defect mode.
DF302Clutch 2 pressure switch circuit No defect mode.
DF303Clutch 3 pressure switch circuit No defect mode.
DF304Brake 1 pressure switch circuit No defect mode.
DF305Brake 2 pressure switch circuit No defect mode.
DF306Lock-up/brake 1 solenoid valve circuit Fixed 5
th gear engaged.
Restarting in fixed 3rd gear (no gear change).
DF307Engine braking No defect mode.
DF308Computer earth Fixed 5
th gear engaged.

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Replacing the transmission computer:
Remove the automatic transmission computer (see MR 370 mechanical, 23A, Automatic transmission,
Automatic transmission computer, Removal - Refitting).
Refit the automatic transmission computer (see MR 370 mechanical, 23A, Automatic transmission,
Automatic transmission computer, Removal - Refitting).
Establish dialogue with the diagnostic tool.
Use command VP001 Enter VIN.
Run command VP009 Write last After-Sales Service operation date.
Do not carry out any automatic programming if replacing the automatic transmission computer. Automatic
programming is finalised when the vehicle is driven.
In order to optimise the automatic programming before delivering the vehicle to the customer, apply the
"Programming procedure" shown below.
Replacing the hydraulic distributor:
Remove the transmission hydraulic distributor (see MR 370 mechanical, 23A, Automatic transmission,
Hydraulic distributor, Removal - Refitting).
Refit the transmission hydraulic distributor (see MR 370 Mechanical, 23A, Automatic transmission, Hydraulic
distributor, Removal - Refitting).
Replacing the automatic transmission
Remove the transmission (see MR 370,Mechanical, 23A, Automatic transmission, Removal - Refitting).
Refit the transmission (see MR 370, Mechanical, 23A, Automatic transmission, Removal - Refitting).
Establish communication with the diagnostic tool.
Initialise all the programming, use the command RZ009 Self-adapting clearing (Vdiag05 only).
Run command VP009 Write last After-Sales Service operation date.
The self-programming functions are performed when the vehicle is being driven.
In order to optimise the automatic programming before delivering the vehicle to the customer, apply the
"Programming procedure" shown below.
* APV: After-SalesPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE:
Programming conditions:
The automatic gearbox oil temperature should be between 60˚C and 100˚C.
Stationary, engine running, brake pedal depressed:
Engage neutral at least 5 times to consolidate the programming.
While driving:
Engage the same gear at least 5 times (i.e. in the same conditions) to consolidate the programming.
Note:
Gear changes are slow and harsh the first few times the vehicle is driven, until the automatic transmission computer
has carried out its automatic programming.
During upshifts and downshifts, the system analyses variations in oil pressure, components (play in the brakes and
clutches, changes to spring stiffness due to ageing) and input torque, then corrects them in order to maintain the
quality of gear changes.
The system analyses the turbine speed during the 3 phases of drag reduction (selection of Neutral when stationary,
regulation during drag reduction and deselection of Neutral) and corrects this speed by adjusting the converter
lock-up solenoid valve pressure.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fault finding - Fault summary table
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Vdiag No.: 04, 05AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fault finding - Fault summary table
*signal: signal
*EVS1 = sequence solenoid valve 1
*EVS2 = sequence solenoid valve 2
*LS = line pressure regulation solenoid valveTool fault Associated DTC Diagnostic tool title
DF023710 Transmission oil temperature sensor circuit
DF038715 Turbine speed sensor circuit
DF067705 Lever position switch circuit
DF084C073 Multiplex network
DF0851753 EVS1* shift solenoid circuit
DF0861758 "ESV2"* shift solenoid circuit
DF091748 "LS"* pressure regulation solenoid valve circuit
DF093826 Manual sequential controls circuit
DF095928 Gear lever lock electromagnet circuit
DF097740 Converter lock-up
DF1085300 Effective average torque multiplex signal
DF171720 Vehicle speed sensor circuit
DF1785600 Accelerator pedal position
DF183C140 No UCH multiplex signal
DF186C100 No injection multiplex signal
DF230C415 Invalid vehicle speed multiplex signal
DF236725 Invalid engine speed multiplex signal
DF2384073 Invalid raw engine torque multiplex signal*
DF256730 Erratic gear jumping
DF273753 Clutch 1 solenoid valve circuit
DF274763 Clutch 2 solenoid valve circuit
DF275768 Clutch 3 solenoid valve circuit
DF2891840 Automatic transmission multiplex signal
DF290C121 Multiplexed ABS signal
DF298893 Gear shifts
DF300758 Brake 2 solenoid valve circuit
DF301751 Clutch 1 pressure switch circuit
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