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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1999LESABRE V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLEDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONADAPT FUNCTION
1999 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN K
Adapt Function
1999 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Adapt Function
The 4T65-E transmission uses a line pressure control system, that has the ability to adapt line pressure to compensate for normal wear of the following parts:
^ The clutch fiber plates
^ The springs and seals
^ The apply bands
This adaptive feature is similar to the fuel and idle control systems where the PCM has the ability to learn and adjust for monitored system changes.
The PCM maintains information for the following transmission adaptive systems:
1-2, 2-3, 3-4 Upshift Adapts-The PCM monitors the automatic transmission input shaft speed (A/T ISS) sensor and the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) in order to determine when the transmission has started and completed an upshift. The PCM calculates the length of time from the beginning to the completion of the upshift. If the time of the upshift was longer than a calibrated value, then the PCM will adjust the current to the pressure control (PC) solenoid to increase line pressure for the next (same) upshift under identical conditions. If the time of the upshift was shorter than the calibrated value, then the PCM will adjust the current to the PC solenoid to decrease line pressure for the next (same) upshift under identical conditions.
Steady State Adapts-The PCM monitors the A/T ISS sensor and the VSS after an upshift has occurred in order to determine the amount of clutch slippage that occurs during an upshift. If excessive clutch slippage is detected, then the PCM will adjust the current to the PC solenoid in order to increase the line pressure to reduce the amount of clutch slippage.
^ The clutch fiber plates
^ The springs and seals
^ The apply bands
This adaptive feature is similar to the fuel and idle control systems where the PCM has the ability to learn and adjust for monitored system changes.
The PCM maintains information for the following transmission adaptive systems:
1-2, 2-3, 3-4 Upshift Adapts-The PCM monitors the automatic transmission input shaft speed (A/T ISS) sensor and the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) in order to determine when the transmission has started and completed an upshift. The PCM calculates the length of time from the beginning to the completion of the upshift. If the time of the upshift was longer than a calibrated value, then the PCM will adjust the current to the pressure control (PC) solenoid to increase line pressure for the next (same) upshift under identical conditions. If the time of the upshift was shorter than the calibrated value, then the PCM will adjust the current to the PC solenoid to decrease line pressure for the next (same) upshift under identical conditions.
Steady State Adapts-The PCM monitors the A/T ISS sensor and the VSS after an upshift has occurred in order to determine the amount of clutch slippage that occurs during an upshift. If excessive clutch slippage is detected, then the PCM will adjust the current to the PC solenoid in order to increase the line pressure to reduce the amount of clutch slippage.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.