Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide for GM Trans Rev 1.2
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1. SI MPI AD sH I ET Electronic Overdrive Transmission Controller Installation and Tuning Guide for GM Transmissions PCS Powertrain Control Solutions Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Phone 804 227 3023 10511 Old Ridge Rd Fax 804 227 3005 Ashland VA 23005 www PowertrainControlSolutions com Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 1 Thank you for purchasing your Simple Shift We understand how important it is for our product to perform flawlessly in order for your vehicle to operate to its full potential We appreciate the trust you ve put in us and want to assure you that by following this Instruction Manual and Tuning Guide you will be completely satisfied It s just that simple Simple Shift How to use this manual This manual is designed to be a step by step guide to installing and tuning the Simple Shift transmission controller There are two main sections Part 1 Simple Shift Installation Guide and Part 2 Simple Shift Tuning Guide Each section is broken down into steps Follow the steps in order and do not skip any steps Throughout the manual there will be You need to know and Important Note reference sections that should be read and fully understood before continuing At the end of this manual will be a Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide in case you run into any issues during your installation What you should have Now that you have opened your Simple Shift packag2. not in P N or 4th Engine speed is greater than 300 rpm Vehicle speed is greater than 7mph Ratio falls out of Undefined Ratio following table for 2 seconds a Gear Low Limit High Limit 2 63 1 58 1 05 2 17 No DTC 21 22 24 38 72 14 2 Gear with Maximum line Sets when not in P R N RPM is pressure greater than 300rpm TPS is greater Low Ratio Error than 25 VSS is greater than 7mph Transmission ratio matches 3rd or 4th when 1st or 2nd gear is commanded for 6 seconds No DTC 21 22 24 38 72 74 2 Gear with Maximum line Sets when not in P R N RPM is pressure greater than 300rpm TPS is greater High Ratio Error than 25 VSS is greater than 7mph Transmission ratio matches 1st or 2nd gear when 3rd or 4th is commanded for 6 seconds Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023
3. seconds 62 System Voltage Sets when system voltage is greater High Long than 16 volts for 10 minutes pressure Inhibit TCC Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 1 2 4 8 37 38 39 52 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 16 system Voltage Voltage is above 19 5 Volts for longer 2 Gear with Maximum line High than 30 seconds pressure Inhibit TCC Trans Temp High Transmission temperature must be TCC always commanded in or TFT circuit short above 151 Deg C 304 Deg F for5 3 and 4 gear to ground second Trans Temp Low or Transmission temperature must be Inhibit TCC TFT Circuit open below 37 Deg C 34 Deg F for 1 circuit second No DTC 21 22 71 74 Engine speed is Component 200 RPM or more than input speed Slipping for two seconds when in 4 gear and TCC engaged No DTC 21 22 71 74 Sets when TCC None slip is between 25 and 25 RPM TCC OS Een solenoid is commanded off TPS is greater than 25 Engine Speed Sets when Engine speed is less than None erat Low 50 RPM transmission range is R D4 D3 D1 for 2 seconds Sets when Engine RPM is greater 2 Gear with Maximum line than 300 range is D4 D3 D2 or D1 pressure Intermittent Output Throttle position is greater than 25 Shaft Speed and Output shaft speed changes more than 500 RPM in one measurement period Prestre Control Force motor current is more than 0 16 Maximum line pressure 13 ae Amps different than
4. and the Status light To verify the throttle is calibrated watch the Status light bottom light The light should be very dim or off while the pedal is released The light should flash faster with increasing throttle The light should be solid green when the pedal is fully depressed The Status light will be solid red while the vehicle is not moving if there is a TPS trouble code set Diag light Not Moving Moving Not Moving Moving amp No trouble codes Flashes speed no trouble codes FlashesTPS Flashes gear TCC unlocked Q Flashes trouble codes Flashes speed trouble codes pref Not used Flashes gear TCC locked Shift Points Shift Firmness Converter Lock Low High Low High Low High Status light Figure 11 Diag and Status Lights 4 Check for Trouble Codes Check the Diag light If it is solid green then continue to the next step If it is flashing red refer to the troubleshooting guide before continuing IMPORTANT NOTE The following steps require looking at the Simple Shifts Status and Diagnostics lights This requires a person to drive and a person to look at the Simple Shift DO NOT attempt to drive by yourself and continue with the functional verification or calibration 5 Verify Vehicle Speed Start the vehicle Place the vehicle into Drive and drive at a slow speed with little throttle Look at the Diag light It should flash green relative to vehicle speed Only drive fast enough to verify the Simple Shift i
5. clockwise Full throttle converter lockup is adjusted using the Converter Lock High knob Ld Figure 17 Full throttle converter lockup Lockup at slower speed ye N Lockup at faster speed 7 Low light Throttle Torque Converter Lockup To lockup at a slower speed turn the knob _ Shift Points Shift Firmness turn the knob clockwise low High Low High O eases Bae Light throttle converter lockup is adjusted using the Converter Lock Low knob Figure 18 Low light throttle converter lock Congratulations You are now ready to enjoy your new Simple Shift Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 14 Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Code guide Troubleshooting Diag light does not turn on with the key The Diag light will turn on when the Simple Shift has the following connections Wire Color Connect To Simple Shift Pin Yellow Switched 12V C16 Red Constant A12 Battery 12V Black Chassis C1 C2 Ground With a volt meter verify voltage at Pin C16 and A12 of the Simple Shift Connector Verify a good ground by measuring continuity between C1 C2 and chassis ground The switched 12V and the battery 12V are fused in the harness If voltage is not measured at the appropriate pins check the fuses first If voltage is found at the appropriate pins and there is a good ground disconnect all connectors such as TPS transmission VSS etc
6. hole first cover the area with masking tape This will help reduce the chance of scratching the area around the hole during the cutting process Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 3 Step 3 Assemble Simple Shift Connectors At the end of your main harness there are two purple connectors of similar shape but different in width These two connectors will be pushed through the access hole and into the vehicle with your Simple Shift unit 1 Holding one of the purple connectors carefully bend the wiring flush with the back of the connector Be very careful so none of the wires are pulled out of their cavities Feed it through the access hole Be careful that bas are Tz 7 you do not damage Figure 2 Figure 3 the wires while feeding them through the access hole See Figures 2 and 3 Repeat for the next connector 2 In order to minimize the hole size required to feed the harness through we have shipped the harness without installing the locks for the connectors There are 3 blue and 1 gray lock See Figure 4 Carefully insert the locks one at a time paying close attention to their proper alignment See Figure 5 When the locks have been pushed in completely the lock clips will be engaged and will not pull back out See Figure 6 Repeat this step for all four locks DO NOT plug the purple connectors into the Simple Shift unit yet This will be done
7. sensor connector on early models 1993 1996 than they do on later models 1996 Up The harness will take either style You will find two mini harnesses tied to your main harness at the output shaft soeed sensor connector Simply use one of the two clearly labeled mini harnesses that fit your application e INPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR Only found on 4L80E and 4L85E transmissions If equipped this connector is required for operation See Figure C for connector location Figure A Figure B xe Early 4L60 Output Shaft Speed Sensor Output Shaft fl Speed Sensor Transmission Transmission Connector Connector Figure C Figure D Input Shaft Speed Sensor amp Output Shaft S en Q E O Speed SPNSO Transmission Transmission except on 4wd Outpu shaft speed sensor will be Connector Connector connected at transfer case Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 5 Step 4 Install the Harness continued THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR this connector is required for operation FOR ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTED APPLICATIONS For cable driven type throttle bodies you will want to splice into the existing throttle position sensor wiring Connect your throttle position sensor wiring according to the chart below Proper wiring techniques can be found on the support page at www powertraincontrolsolutions com Once you have completed this step y
8. shift firmness knob to 7 Set high shift firmness knob to 7 Set low converter lock knob to 0 Set high converter lock knob to 0 I DAR YW If engine RPM is connected to the Simple Shift set the number of cylinders If engine RPM is not connected set this knob to Off Table 2 High Shift Point Table Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 10 Step 2 Simple Shift Functional Verification 1 Turn on Simple Shift Place key in Run position without starting the engine Verify the Simple Shift is turning on by confirming the Diag light is powered either green or red If the light does not turn on refer to the troubleshooting guide Do not continue with the functional verification until the Simple Shift turns on with the key 2 Calibrate Throttle To calibrate the throttle specifically for your vehicle the Simple Shift must see the full range of the throttle With the key in Run position and engine not running depress the throttle from rest position to full throttle and release IMPORTANT NOTE Throttle calibration must be performed every time the Simple Shift loses a constant 12V supply such as a battery disconnect or if Simple Shift is unplugged from the harness Failure to perform this calibration will result in inconsistent shifts and may damage the transmission 3 Verify Throttle Refer to Figure 11 for the location of the Diagnostic Diag light
9. until there is only power and ground going to the Simple Shift If the Simple Shift still does not power up contact your Dealer or PCS Support If the Simple Shift does power up connect each connector one at a time to isolate which connection is causing the issue When the problem connector is found refer to the wiring schematic for your Simple Shift harness If the problem can not be found contact your Dealer or PCS Support Diag light is always on even when the key is off If the Diag light does not turn off check the yellow switched 12V input to the Simple Shift This wire should only connect to 12V when the key is on Status light does not change with throttle When the vehicle is not moving the Status light should flash green at different rates based on throttle position At full throttle the light should be solid green and at no throttle the light should be very dim green or off The Status light will be solid red while the vehicle is not moving if there is a TPS trouble code set Check the Diag light to see which code is set Status light is solid at no throttle and goes dim with more throttle The Status light must get brighter with more throttle If it is on at no throttle and gets dim with increasing throttle the TPS 5v and ground are swapped or is the wrong type of sensor This can be corrected by swapping the 5V wire Red with white stripe and the sensor ground wire Black with white stripe at the sensor Diag light d
10. Shift unit It would only be utilized to communicate from the Simple Shift to our proprietary software for custom calibrations e 12V BATTERY This wire is required for operation of your Simple Shift unit It needs to be connected to the positive terminal of your vehicles battery If this is not connected properly the Simple Shift unit will lose its TPS calibration and will not store diagnostic codes e SWITCHED 12V This wire is required for operation of your Simple Shift unit It needs to be connected to the ignition start system of your vehicle It must have 12 volts while in both the start and run positions and no power while in the off position If this is not connected properly the Simple Shift unit will not turn on and off correctly e CHASSIS GROUND This wire is required for operation of your Simple Shift unit It should be connected to ground on the chassis of your vehicle or directly to the negative post of your battery Step 5 Connect the Simple Shift 1 Now that you ve installed the main harness it s time to connect to your Simple Shift unit Simply push both of the purple connectors into their corresponding sized cavities until they click into place Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 9 Step 6 Install Main Harness Grommet Now that you ve installed your main harness and Simple Shift unit the main harness grommet can be installed to keep unwanted
11. air and moisture from getting through your main harness access hole First you must cut the grommet so it can be wrapped around the harness just outside the access hole Next start on one end of the cut and push the grommet into the access hole pressing tightly with your thumbs or forefingers as you work around it in a circle and into place YOU ARE NOW READY TO MOVE ON TO PART 2 SIMPLE SHIFT TUNING GUIDE Part 2 Simple Shift Tuning Guide Step 1 Initial Knob Adjustment Not Moving Moving n ot Moving Moving k No trouble codes Flashes pa an trouble codes or shes TPS Flashes gear TCC unlocked a Flashes trouble codes Flashes speed trouble codes present g Not used e flashes gear TCC locked Shift Points Shift gh e Lock Low High Low O ow of High Cinders SHO SeO Status Must be set to a setting that is approximately 500 RPM below max engine RPM Use Table 1 to If Engine RPM is find corresponding setting connected set to number of cylinders If not connected set to off Figure 10 Baseline Knob Configuration Before driving the vehicle the Simple Shift High Shift Point Knob Approximate Shift knobs must be set to a baseline configuration Setting RPM as shown in Figure 10 and described below 7 _ er a 3200 1 Set low shift point knob to 0 o 2 Set high shift point knob for approximately 500 RPM below the maximum RPM of your engine Refer to Table 1 Set low
12. al setup This setting fe SESS HT is the maximum shift firmness If the knob is set 7a More firm shift to 7 and the transmission is slipping Not Moving ng lot Mov Moving amp Notrouble codes Flashes spee AE o trouble codes 5 P she STPS Flashes gear TCC unlocked discontinue driving immediately and contact S Faches trouble codes ae spee ced touble codes present Notused Flashes gear TCClocked Shift Points Shift re Converter Lock Lo Drive the vehicle at light throttle and adjust the light throttle shift firmness as necessary If the oe light throttle shift firmness needs to be see a decreased rotate the knob counter clockwise If Firmness Low knob the light throttle shifts need to be firmed up increase the shift firmness by rotating the knob clockwise Figure 16 Low light throttle shift firmness your dealer w et Low High Shoh hg lt a 6 High Throttle Torque Converter Lockup The Lockup at slower speed ys Simple Shifts Status light indicates when the torque converter is locked up While moving the poss up ablaster speed ome Status light flashes the current gear If the light is 2 Quimmtsis Qrseselteomecds rushes1P Oronegnrtttuede flashing green then the converter is unlocked If i igh tow high 3 the light is flashing red then the converter is se Jere 228 locked To lockup at a slower speed turn the CA Inge gt knob counter clockwise To lockup at a faster speed turn the knob
13. cable bracket 2 Remove the carburetor mounting bolt behind the throttle lever 3 Using the carburetor mounting bolt install the bracket as shown in Figure E It may require you to loosen the set screw before the bracket sits flat on the carburetor mounting flange Do not tighten the carburetor mounting flange bolt completely yet Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 6 Figure E 4 Now tighten the set screw until the kickdown bracket flange pushes up against the back of the carburetor mounting flange tightly 5 Tighten the carburetor mounting flange bolt 6 Take the cable end of the remote TPS adapter assembly and push it through the kickdown cable mounting hole shown in Figure F until it clicks into place Figure F IMPORTANT NOTE If you relocate your throttle cable to the universal kickdown bracket make sure it moves freely drops back all the way to idle and does not over sweep past wide open throttle Severe damage could occur if proper adjustment is not performed Figuring out where to mount your TPS adapter Your Remote TPS Adapter has been designed to easily mount out of the way for a clean looking installation It can be mounted along the firewall the inner fender area or even in the transmission tunnel area One thing to remember is you ll want to mount it in a place that is easy to access and is within reach of both the TPS connector on your Simp
14. commanded Circuit Current Maximum line pressure No DTC 75 Sets when Range is not None park or neutral engine speed greater A a R than 200 RPM Output speed greater than 200 RPM Input speed less than 50 RPM for 2 seconds 2 Gear with Maximum pressure Inhibit TCC Sets when the ignition is on voltage is less than the following table 40F 40C 7 3 volts 194F 90C 10 3 volts 302F 150C 11 7 volts System Voltage Low Engine Speed is greater than 1000 rom for 4 seconds Tanemon Eud No DTC 58 Sets when transmission None OVa fluid temperature is greater than 295F p 146C for 30 minutes PCM TCM detects an open circuit 2 and 3 gears only or 1 2 3 Shift Solenoid short to battery short to ground or and 4 gear only Circuit Fault over current condition on the shift solenoid B circuit PCM TCM detects an open circuit gears only or 1 1 2 Shift Solenoid short to battery short to ground or and 4 gear only Circuit Fault over current condition on the shift solenoid A circuit PCM TCM detects an open circuit Inhibit TCC operation 83 TCC Solenoid short to battery short to ground or Circuit Fault over current condition on the shift solenoid A circuit Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 17 No DTC 21 22 24 38 71 72 87 2 Gear with Maximum line Sets when TPS is greater than 25 pressure
15. d in vehicle speed trouble codes are the troubleshooting guide present Diag Light Status light Flashes green Flashes relative to Flashes green Flashes relative to current gear torque converter throttle position off at 0 TPS solid unlocked green at 100 TPS Flashes red Flashes relative to Solid red TPS trouble code set current gear torque converter locked Step 3 Simple Shift Calibration 1 Check for Trouble Codes During tuning the Simple Shift should be monitored for trouble codes If at any point the Diag light flashes red then trouble codes are present Refer to the troubleshooting guide and do not continue until the trouble codes are diagnosed and resolved You Need to Know Understanding how the Low and High knobs work together The Simple Shift is programmed with a specific calibration for your transmission Based on your engine vehicle and personal preference you will use the high and low knobs to trim shift points shift firmness and torque converter lockup The effect the knobs have on the calibration are based on throttle position At 0 throttle the Low knob controls the calibration At 100 throttle the High knob controls the calibration At throttle positions between 0 and 100 the knobs act together with each contributing some control over the calibration based on the throttle position At 50 throttle position both knobs contribute 50 control over the calibration Powertrain Cont
16. e tuning process is completed especially if you plan to mount it in an inconspicuous place such as under the dashboard or inside behind a console or glove box area Step 2 Cut Main Harness Access Hole Once you have decided on a place Typical Location for the Main Harness Access Hole to mount your Simple Shift unit you can now locate where the main harness access hole will need to be A typical location for the main harness access hole is through the firewall just above the transmission tunnel and toward the passenger side of the vehicle See Figure 1 That should allow the main harness to reach the transmission engine and battery without cutting or modifying the harness Figure 1 IMPORTANT NOTE If installing in large or long vehicles such as trucks read ahead to step 4 Install the harness before locating or drilling an access hole This will assure you have enough harness length to properly install your Simple Shift If you do not have an available access hole you will need to use a 1 3 8 hole saw or punch set to cut a hole in the firewall This 1 3 8 hole will allow the purple Simple Shift connectors to pass through the firewall easily It is highly recommended that you use a file or other type of de burring tool on the edges of the access hole to avoid scuffing or tearing the wiring behind the purple Simple Shift connectors when pushing them through the access hole IMPORTANT NOTE Before cutting the access
17. ing you should have the following e Simple Shift Transmission Control Unit e Main Harness e Main Harness Grommet e 3 Blue and 1 Gray Connector Locks For carbureted applications a Remote Mount TPS Adapter Kit is included in the Simple Shift Carb kit or available from PCS part number TCM 6000 If any of these parts are missing or damaged contact your dealer before you continue Tools you may need To install your Simple Shift properly the following tools may be required Half round file or de burring tool Simple Wiring Tools 5 16 wrench 7 16 wrench 1 2 wrench Phillips screwdriver Flat screwdriver 1 3 8 hole saw or 1 Conduit Punch out the required inner diameter of the hole to use the included grommet is 1 3 8 Mounting Hardware Bolts Screws Velcro etc e Service Manual or Wire Diagrams for your vehicle Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 2 Part 1 Simple Shift Installation Guide Step 1 Find Mounting Location for your Simple Shift Your Simple Shift unit should be mounted inside the vehicle to protect it from the elements and on a flat surface to avoid distorting the case Your Simple Shift should be protected from excessive heat and vibration Determine the best place to mount your Simple Shift then move on to step 2 It is recommended that you leave it un mounted to make it easy to access adjust until after th
18. le Shift control unit and are invaluable pieces of information for the transmission professional or Knowledgeable do it yourselfer Important Note Codes 24 39 68 69 71 74 75 are disabled if RPM knob is set to 0 Important Note Codes 74 85 86 87 do not apply to 4L60E Ss Default condition on Code Name Conditions for code fault Throttle Position Throttle position voltage has been Maximum line pressure i above 4 9 Volts for more than 1 Shift points fixed at 35 High second throttle Throttle Position TPS voltage is less than 0 20 volts for Maximum line pressure L more than 6 seconds Shift points fixed at 35 ai throttle Not in Park or Neutral Engine RPM 2 Gear with Maximum line greater than 3000 Input shaft speed pressure Output Speed greater than 2800 Throttle position Sensor greater than 10 Output Speed Less than 200 All condition met for 3 seconds R p PCM TCM must see one of two illegal Maximum pressure combinations from pressure switch Assume Overdrive 4 is Switch manifold selected Sets when Brake is not pressed None Vehicle speed is between 5 and 22 Brake Switch Stuck mph for greater than 6 seconds then Vehicle speed is greater than 20 mph for greater than 6 seconds for a total of 7 times Sets when Brake is pressed Vehicle None speed is greater than 20 mph for Brake Switch Stuck greater than 6 seconds Vehicle speed is between 5 and 22 mph for greater than 6 seconds for a total of 7 times
19. le Shift harness and the kickdown cable mounting location on your carburetor To accomplish this you may need to loosen the brass adjusting nut on your cable assembly It can usually be loosened by hand but if need be a 1 2 wrench can be used see Figure G Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 7 Figure G TPS Sensor end This end of the cable assembly will be mounted with the bolts spacers and nuts found in your hardware bag Use the drilling template found at the end of these instructions as a template to drill the three 4 holes required to mount this bracket Use the spacers between the bracket and the mounting location on your vehicle Connecting your Cable You can now attach the cable to your throttle lever assembly There are three ways to connect your TPS adapter cable to your throttle lever assembly They are 1 Using the black clip adapter on a shouldered stud found on your throttle lever 2 Using the silver lever adapter on screw headed stud found on your throttle lever 3 Using the cable itself running through a hole in the stud on your throttle lever Whichever attachment method works best for your application is easily installed by taking a flat blade screwdriver and loosening the brass stop found on the end of the cable Once you have loosened the stop you can slide it off and add whichever attachment method is appropriate for your applica
20. lock your torque converter when you step on the brake pedal This wire should see 12v when your brake pedal is pressed Tap into the brake light circuit See the service manual or wiring diagrams for your vehicle e SPEEDOMETER This wire is not required for operation of your Simple Shift unit Its purpose is to deliver a signal to early older versions of electronic soeedometers Most aftermarket speedometers will use the Output Shaft Speed Signal found previously in these instructions If your soeedometer will not work with the Output Shaft Speed Signal contact your dealer for technical assistance e TACHOMETER This wire is not required for operation of your Simple Shift unit but it is recommended to offer comprehensive diagnostic capabilities To utilize the full diagnostic function of your Simple Shift connect this wire to the tachometer output wire of your ignition system The TACHOMETER GROUND wire must also be connected when the tachometer wire is being used Connect this wire to a ground on the vehicle e PCS EXPANSION This connector is not required for operation of your Simple Shift unit It allows optional equipment such as the Paddle Shifter or the D200 Touchscreen Dash logger to be connected to your Simple Shift system Instructions on how to utilize this connector will be included in the instructions for the optional expansion kits e OPTIONAL COM NOT REQUIRED FOR USE This connector is not required for operation of your Simple
21. oes not flash with vehicle speed when the vehicle is moving The diag light flashes according to vehicle speed If the Diag light does not flash when the vehicle is moving the transmission may remain in 1 gear Verify the Output Shaft Speed Sensor connector is connected correctly If another device is connected to the Y cable disconnect it and verify the Diag light flashes with speed If still no flashing occurs test the sensor per the factory service manual Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 15 Transmission does not shift For the controller to command a shift it requires power ground and vehicle speed Power and ground can be verified by observing that the Diag light turns on Vehicle speed can be observed from the Diag light As vehicle speed increases the Diag light should increase the rate of flashing If the status light flashes a different gear but no shift was felt verify the transmission has power at the solenoid connector If power is present but no shifting occurs have the transmission checked by a qualified transmission service facility Diagnostic Code List Simple Shift includes a complete list of OE style diagnostic codes that have been programmed to include limp modes so that you do not get stranded if at all possible when the worst occurs These codes can be viewed on your Simple Shift through the Diag light found on the end panel of your Simp
22. once the harness has been completely installed Figure 4 Figure 5 Lock Clip Figure 6 Figure 7 Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 4 Step 4 Install the Harness The Simple Shift Main Harness has been designed to be very easy to install Each connector is clearly labeled and each heading in the section below reads exactly the same as the labels found on its corresponding connector or wire in the Main Harness All connector labels below in BOLD are required for transmission operation e TRANSMISSION CONNECTOR This connector is required for operation of your Figure Simple Shift unit See Table 1 Transmission Reference Chart and the AL60E 1997 UP Figure B corresponding Figure for your transmission 465 FigueB CONNECIOT OGANON e OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR This connector is required for operation of your Simple Shift unit For all transmissions that have an Output Shaft Speed Sensor we have added a Y which allows you to plug Table 1 Transmission Reference Chart the Simple Shift harness directly into the transmission yet still leave you an access plug for aftermarket soeedometers or factory connectors of some kind that need Output Shaft Speed Sensor access See Table 1 and the corresponding Figure for your output shaft speed sensor connector location IMPORTANT NOTE 4L60E transmissions have a different output shaft speed
23. ou can skip to BRAKE LAMP INPUT Simple Shift TPS Wire Color Function Connect To Red White 5V Power DONOT USE if sharing sensor with ECU Yellow Black Signal Your TPS signal wire Black White Ground Your TPS ground wire IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT connect the TPS to a drive by wire throttle position sensor in any way Contact your dealer for information on how to install a separate throttle position sensor in this case FOR CARBURETED APPLICATIONS If you have a carbureted application and need a throttle position sensor a Remote Mount TPS Adapter Kit is included in the Simple Shift Carb kit or available from PCS part number TCM 6000 What you should have e 1 Cable assembly with TPS sensor mounted on bracket e 1 Universal kickdown cable bracket e 1 bag of mounting hardware for TPS bracket includes 3 bolts 3 nuts 3 spacers and a drill template Mounting your Remote TPS Adapter Carburetor Kickdown Cable Bracket If your carburetor has a kickdown cable bracket then you can skip to Step 6 below If it doesn t then you ll need to install the Universal Kickdown Cable Bracket supplied with this kit The Universal Kickdown Cable Bracket installs very simply by using the rear carburetor mounting bolt on the same side of the carburetor as the throttle lever The bracket is held down by the bolt and steadied by the flange and set screw found on the bracket beside the mounting hole To install 1 Remove the existing throttle
24. our high throttle shift point selected in the previous step Low light Throttle Shift Points Drive the vehicle at light throttle and adjust the low throttle shift points as necessary Rotate the knob clockwise to make the shifts occur at a higher RPM Rotate the knobs counter clockwise to make the shifts happen at a lower RPM Rev 1 2 Shift at a lower RPM me Shift at a Koner RPM Shift a Converter Lock Low Low High 101 2 RA 15 101 101 ZER 26 sees Status Full throttle shift points are adjusted using the Shift Points High knob Figure 12 Full throttle shift points x N Less firm shift 7 a More firm shift Not Moving Moving amp No trouble codes Flashes speed no trouble codes Q di shes trouble codes shes spegd trauble codes presen Not used Full throttle shift firmness is adjusted using the Shift Firmness High knob Figure 14 Full throttle shift firmness Shift at a lower RPM 7 x aa ata RPM Shift Firmness Diag Converter Lock Low High Low High 101 Light throttle shift points are adjusted using the Shift Points Low knob Figure 15 Low light throttle shift points 804 227 3023 Not Moving Moving FlashesTPS Flashes gear TCC unlocked Flashes gear TCC locked Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 13 Step 3 Simple Shift Calibration Continued 5 Low light Throttle Shift Firmness The knob pes was set to 7 during the initi
25. rol Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 12 Step 3 Simple Shift Calibration continued 2 Full Throttle Shift Points This must be done Powertrain Control Solutions LLC under a controlled environment such as a drag strip or a chassis dyno so no speed limits are exceeded Shifts are going to occur at approximately the same RPM for each shift therefore you may only need to make adjustments using the 1 to 2 shift as a test If you need the shift to happen at a lower RPM turn the knob counter clockwise toward the negative numbers If you need the shift to occur at a higher RPM turn the knob clockwise toward the positive numbers Table 2 is provided as a reference but the actual engine RPM will vary with torque converter stall speed Full Throttle Shift Firmness The knob was set to 7 during the initial setup This setting is the maximum shift firmness If the knob is set to 7 and the transmission is slipping discontinue driving immediately and contact your dealer If the full throttle shift firmness needs to be decreased rotate the knob counter clockwise If the full throttle shifts need to be firmed up increase the shift firmness by rotating the knob clockwise When making adjustments turn the knob by one position then retest Repeat as necessary Keep in mind that a softer shift may result in higher engine RPM during the shift therefore you may have to adjust y
26. s reading vehicle speed If the Diag light does not flash refer to the troubleshooting guide If it flashes red but increases with vehicle speed then your vehicle speed is working but there are trouble codes on the Simple Shift Diagnose the trouble codes before continuing Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 11 6 Verify Shifting While the vehicle is moving slowly driving in first gear observe the Status light This light flashes the current gear Increase speed slightly so the transmission shifts from 1 to 2 You should feel the transmission shift and the Status light should now flash twice to indicate 2 gear If the transmission doesn t shift or the Status light doesn t change refer to the troubleshooting guide You Need to Know Understanding the Diag Light and the Status Light The Diag and Status Lights are used to Diag light provide feedback of the current state of the Simple Shift The lights provide different information when the vehicle is moving or not moving The table below provides a summary of the Status light light functionality Figure 13 Diag and Status Lights Vehicle not moving l Vehicle speed not detected Vehicle moving Solid green No trouble codes Flashes green Flashes relative to present vehicle speed no trouble codes Flashes red Flashes the trouble Flashes red Flashes relative to code number which is describe
27. tion Now slide the brass stop back on the cable and you are ready to adjust the cable for proper length Adjusting your cable Your cable must be adjusted properly to assure correct operation of your Simple Shift To adjust your cable 1 Move your throttle lever to just slightly open and tighten the brass stop on the cable tightly against the mounting stud This keeps tension on the cable at all times and allows the Simple Shift to Know where your lowest throttle point is 2 While watching the TPS switch on the end of your cable assembly closely open your throttle to wide open throttle Watch your TPS switch very closely What you want to see is for it to keep moving until your throttle lever stops moving If your TPS switch stops moving before your throttle lever stops you must adjust the lever on the TPS switch This lever can be easily adjusted by taking a small phillips screwdriver and loosening the screw found on the TPS switch lever The lever will slide off the TPS switch allowing you to slide the cable out of the mounting hole in the lever and move it to another hole allowing more movement of the lever Powertrain Control Solutions LLC Rev 1 2 804 227 3023 Simple Shift Installation and Tuning Guide Page 8 Connecting your TPS connector You can now connect the THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR connector found in your Simple Shift harness to the TPS sensor on your remote TPS cable assembly e BRAKE LAMP INPUT This is required to un
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