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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1999SEVILLE SLS V8-4.6L VIN YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLEDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONGENERAL INFORMATIONINTRODUCTIONADAPT FUNCTION
1999 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN Y
Adapt Function
1999 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN YSECTION Adapt Function
The 4T80-E transmission uses a line pressure control system, which has the ability to continuously adapt the system's line pressure. This compensates for normal wear of the following parts:
^ The clutch fiber plates
^ The seals
^ The springs
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) maintains the following adapt parameters for the transmission:
^ Upshift Adapt - The PCM monitors the Automatic Transmission Input (Shaft) Speed Sensor (A/T ISS) and the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) during commanded shifts in order to determine if a shift is occurring too fast or too slow. The PCM adjusts the signal to the transmission pressure control solenoid valve in order to maintain a set shift feel.
^ Steady State Adapt - The PCM monitors the A/T ISS and the VSS after a shift and the PCM calculates the amount of slippage in that gear. The PCM then adjusts the signal to the transmission pressure control solenoid valve in order to maintain slippage below a set amount.
^ Garage Shift Adapt - The PCM monitors the A/T ISS during a shift into a given range (P, R, N, D) and the PCM calculates whether the engagement is occurring too fast or too slow. The PCM adjusts the PC solenoid valve in order to maintain a set shift feel.
^ WOT 1-2 Adapt - The PCM monitors the VSS and the engine rpm during a 1-2 Wide Open Throttle (WOT) shift. The PCM will adapt the 1-2 shift point during WOT.
^ Learn Tap - Accelerated PLM learn mode. A technician must road test the vehicle for 15 minutes (normal time 2 - 3 hrs).
Important: The transmission may experience harsh, soft or mushy shifts for up to two days later.
Transmission adapts must be reset whenever the transmission is overhauled or replaced. in order to reset transmission adapts, select the following:
1. Scan tool
2. Miscellaneous test
3. A/T outputs
4. Clear or reset all adapts
^ The clutch fiber plates
^ The seals
^ The springs
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) maintains the following adapt parameters for the transmission:
^ Upshift Adapt - The PCM monitors the Automatic Transmission Input (Shaft) Speed Sensor (A/T ISS) and the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) during commanded shifts in order to determine if a shift is occurring too fast or too slow. The PCM adjusts the signal to the transmission pressure control solenoid valve in order to maintain a set shift feel.
^ Steady State Adapt - The PCM monitors the A/T ISS and the VSS after a shift and the PCM calculates the amount of slippage in that gear. The PCM then adjusts the signal to the transmission pressure control solenoid valve in order to maintain slippage below a set amount.
^ Garage Shift Adapt - The PCM monitors the A/T ISS during a shift into a given range (P, R, N, D) and the PCM calculates whether the engagement is occurring too fast or too slow. The PCM adjusts the PC solenoid valve in order to maintain a set shift feel.
^ WOT 1-2 Adapt - The PCM monitors the VSS and the engine rpm during a 1-2 Wide Open Throttle (WOT) shift. The PCM will adapt the 1-2 shift point during WOT.
^ Learn Tap - Accelerated PLM learn mode. A technician must road test the vehicle for 15 minutes (normal time 2 - 3 hrs).
Important: The transmission may experience harsh, soft or mushy shifts for up to two days later.
Transmission adapts must be reset whenever the transmission is overhauled or replaced. in order to reset transmission adapts, select the following:
1. Scan tool
2. Miscellaneous test
3. A/T outputs
4. Clear or reset all adapts
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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.