Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Logic

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Logic
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Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Logic

Gear TFP SW 1 *TFP SW 3 TFP SW 4 TFP SW 5
M1 (48 km/h (30 mph)) Low Low Low High
M2 (48 km/h (30 mph)) Low Low Low High
M3 (48 km/h (30 mph)) Low Low Low Low
M4 (48 km/h (30 mph)) High High High High
Power OFF Low Low Low Low
High = 12V (Switch Open or Pressurized)
Low = 0 volts (Switch Closed or No Pressure)
Note: All TFP switches are normally closed (NC)
*TFP switch 2 does not exist
RENDER: 1.0x

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