Exam 11: Electronically Controlled and Automated Transmissions Diagnosing Advanced Electronic Systems

A(n) _____ is a fully automated, manual transmission with two computer-controlled clutches.

Currently, Audi has more models available with DCTs than any other manufacturer.

Explain how a SMT is different from a traditional manual transmission.

What components make up the Toyota/Lexus power-split device?

What was the original name of the dual-clutch transmission and where was it found?

Explain the benefits and operation of a dual-clutch transmission.

Two-mode hybrid vehicles can rely on electric motor power, engine power, or both.

Technician A says both MG1 and MG2 are used to power the drive wheels in a Toyota hybrid drive system. Technician B says only MG1 is used to drive the wheels. Who is correct?

What additional component found in the rear axle of Toyota and Lexus 4WD hybrids rotates the rear drive wheels?

Explain how a typical CVT operates.

Dual-clutch transmissions are being discussed: Technician A says these transmissions use a modified torque converter to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Technician B says dual-clutch transmissions can use either wet or dry clutches. Who is correct?

DCTs were first put into production by _____.

Dual-clutch transmissions can change gears faster than any other geared transmission.

What unit contains a constant-mesh, six-speed manual transaxle with wet clutches?

The _____ hybrid system, found in GM, BMW, and DaimlerChrysler vehicles, relies in advanced hybrid, transmission, and electronic technologies to improve fuel economy and overall vehicle performance.

Which of the following clutches serves to reduce friction, limits the production of heat, improves overall performance, increases the life of the clutch assembly, and is capable of handling large amounts of torque?

Sequential manual transmissions (SMTs) work like typical manual transmissions, except automatic actuators shift the gears and work the clutch.

Motor generator 1 (MG1) and Motor generator 2 (MG2) are components found in _____.

The _____ contains a seven-speed computer-controlled unit called Drivelogic which carries out all shifts with no interruption of power flow.

If a CVT is equipped with five or six predetermined pulley stops in the transmission, it is known as a(n) _____.