Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission Adaptive Functions
The 6T30/40/45/50 transmission utilizes a line pressure control system during upshifts to compensate for the normal wear of transmission components. As the apply components within the transmission wear or change over time, shift time (the time required to apply a clutch) increase or decreases. In order to compensate for these changes, the transmission control module (TCM) adjusts the pressure commands to the various PC solenoids, to maintain the originally calibrated shift timing. The automatic adjusting process is referred to as ?daptive learning?and it is used to ensure consistent shift feel plus increase transmission durability. The TCM monitors the A/T input speed sensor (ISS) and the A/T output speed sensor (OSS) during commanded shifts to determine if a shift is occurring too fast (harsh) or too slow (soft) and adjusts the corresponding pressure control (PC) solenoid signal to maintain the set shift feel.
The purpose of the adapt function is to automatically compensate the shift quality for the various vehicle shift control systems. The adapt function is a continuous process that will help to maintain optimal shift quality throughout the life of the vehicle.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
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Transmission Assemble (Gen 1)
Special Tools
3-9506289 Universal Adapter
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
S-9407197 Differential Rotating Tool
S-9407198 Differential Bearing Race Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer ...
Other materials:
Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement
Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover
Procedure
Remove the rear side door lock cylinder, Do Not
remove the outside door han ...
Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing - Off Vehicle
Warning: Failure to adhere to the following precautions before tire
balancing can result in personal injury or damage to components:
Clean away any dirt or deposits from the inside of the wheels.
Remove any stones from the tread.
Wear eye protection.
Use coated weights on alum ...
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Tire Identification)
Identification
Accessory and warranty replacement must use TPC spec tires.
An outboard orientation stripe is added to the tread surface, with an
offset toward the outboard tire face.
All GM approved tires (Production, Service and Accessory) have a TPC
(Tire Performance C ...
0.0063