Installation and Operation Manual For E4OD and 4R100 Transmissions
Installation and Operation Manual For E4OD and 4R100 Transmissions
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WARRANTY
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products available in the industry and is committed to customer satisfaction. Because we
have no control over the circumstances under which our products are used, we can
assume no more responsibility for damages (consequential or otherwise) or defects in
materials and workmanship than the original purchase price of our product. Baumann
Electronic Controls, LLC. will repair or replace all defective components unconditionally
for a period of five years from the date of sale. This warranty does not cover damages
due to abuse, improper application, or connection of the device. After the warranty
period, Baumann Electronic Controls, LLC. will service this device for a nominal fee.
APPLICATION COVERAGE
This system works with all E4OD and 4R100 automatic transmissions. It is recommended that
you use the US Shift wiring harness with this system.
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CONTENTS
Preparation Page 4
Shiftware Page 29
Contact Page 37
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PREPARATION
Pre-1995 Transmissions
The Quick 2 does not support the early ATR (MLPS or Range Sensor)
connector used from 1989 to 1994. It was found to not be adequately
waterproof. Ford services the old sensor by providing the new one with the
updated connector shell and instructions for replacing it. If you don’t already
have the 1995 and up range senor, you will need to purchase it. US Shift sells
the updated range sensor as well as Ford.
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CONNECTING THE ESSENTIALS
(ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION)
Step 1: Ground
Splice the ground wires (Pins 15 & 16
Black) from the Quick 2 into the main ECU
(Engine Control Unit) ground wire. Do NOT
connect the ground wires to sheet metal or
other ground sources. The Quick 2 MUST
be connected to the Main ECU ground, as
close to the ECU as possible.
Step 2: Power
Splice the power wire (Pin 9 Red with 7.5 Amp
fuse) from the Quick 2 into the main ECU
(Engine Control Unit) ignition-switched power
wire.
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CONNECTING THE ESSENTIALS
(CARBURETED AND MECHANICALLY-INJECTED DIESEL)
Step 1: Ground
Connect the ground wire (Pin 15 Black) from the
Quick 2 directly to the battery ground post or
negative battery cable. Do NOT connect the
ground wire to sheet metal or other ground
sources. The Quick 2 MUST be connected
directly to the battery ground post or negative
battery cable.
Step 2: Power
Connect the power wire (Pin 9 Red with 7.5
Amp fuse) from the Quick 2 to ignition-
switched power wire. Do NOT use accessory-
switched power.
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Step 4: Transmission Connectors
Connect the Solenoid, PRNDL, and TSS cables to the transmission.
Additionally, connect the Neutral Safety Switch and the Backup Lamp Switch
(See page 16). An output shaft speed sensor, a VSS, or an electronic speedo
can be used for speed input.
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SETTING UP THE QUICK 2
Step 6: Calibration
For a detailed video walkthrough of the setup process, scan the
QR code to the right using your smart phone. You can also find
the video on USshift.com.
To calibrate throttle position, the ignition should be on but the engine not
running. For carbureted engines, make sure the choke is fully open and off the
fast idle cam before beginning. Turn the knob to “SET” (Set Up System) and
click to enter the setup menu. “TPS” (Calibrate TPS) will be shown and you can
click the knob again to enter calibration mode. It will begin detecting the idle
throttle position right away, so leave the pedal untouched.
When the display scrolls “PRESS ACCEL PEDAL”, push the accelerator pedal
all the way to the floor and hold it. After a few seconds, “RELEASE ACCL.
PEDAL” will scroll on the screen and you can release the pedal. “TPS
SUCCESSFUL” will scroll if the setting completed. Afterward, it will show the
measured closed and full throttle voltages. If an error occurs during calibration,
the display will show the error and abort calibration. If this happens, you can try
running the calibration again. If errors continue, you may need to check your
wiring for problems.
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Once the TPS calibration procedure is completed, the values are permanently
stored in the controller and will be active for every tune written. TPS values
displayed within individual tunes are then irrelevant. If you require TPS
customization for individual tunes or are using a negative slope TPS, then the
TPS values stored in the controller can be reset by double-clicking the knob
while in TPS calibrate mode, causing the "TPS reset" message to be displayed.
Our provided tuning software can then be used to calibrate TPS values for
specific tunes.
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NOTES ON INSTALLATION
General Installation
The Quick 2 unit should be mounted within the passenger compartment of the
vehicle in a protected location. Good mounting areas include under the dash,
behind a kick panel, or under the seat, as long as the unit and wiring are not
subject to damage.
All electrical connections should be made using 60/40 rosin core solder. Cover
the connection with heat-shrinkable tubing for improved insulation and
mechanical strength. Individual connector terminals can be connected using a
“piggy-back” method, where the terminal is removed from the plastic connector
housing to allow the new wire to be soldered on to the terminal atop the original
wire. Two wires may be connected together by twisting them together
longitudinally, soldering, then covering with the appropriate size heat-shrink
tubing.
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Adaptation for Factory-Equipped Transmissions
It is possible to use the Quick 2 controller in a vehicle which was originally
equipped with one of the intended transmissions. This could be done in
conjunction with an engine management system upgrade that no longer
supports the transmission. Use of the controller for this purpose allows flexibility
in choosing the engine management system, in addition to the increased
control, performance, and transmission durability afforded by Quick 2. If you
retain the stock PCM/VCM, it can probably be modified or re-flashed to disable
the transmission functionality.
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TRANSMISSION DIAGRAMS
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OPTIONAL FEATURES
Speedometer Output
We have provided an adjustable speed signal output on the tan wire on pin 12 of
the vehicle connector that can be used to drive an electronic speedometer, if
desired. Use of this output signal is not necessary, but it can be helpful if your
speedometer can not be driven correctly from another source. This signal can
also be corrected for different gear ratios and tire heights, so it can be very
useful in some applications. The speedometer output signal is normally provided
as a 5 Volt square wave, but it can also be configured to provide a 12 Volt
square wave when required. For more information, see the Jumper Settings
document on USshift.com under Support / Manuals & Publications.
There are two speedometer output modes that can be selected via the tuning
software or the built-in tuning interface. It can also be disabled if not used. In the
replicated speed sensor output mode, the speedometer output provides an
amplified and squared version of the original speed sensor signal. Replicated
mode is useful for applications that require a signal with the exact pulse rate of
the speed sensor being used. There is also an adjustable corrected mode,
which is very useful for correcting speedometer errors or providing unusual
speedometer output signal frequencies.
In some cases, such as driving the input of an engine control ECU, the 0-5 Volt
(or 0-12 Volt) square wave signal will not be able to properly drive the device
that it is connected to. This is because some devices are only designed to
accept an input signal from a variable reluctance (magnetic coil) sensor.
Because of this, they may expect the input signal to swing below ground (0
Volts). To drive this type of input, use the included capacitor to "offset" the DC
value of the speedometer signal to 0 Volts. As a result, the driven device will see
a -2.5V to +2.5V signal instead of 0V to 5V. To make this signal work, install the
provided 10µF, 25v, non-polar, electrolytic capacitor inline between the
speedometer output of the Quick 2 and the device that it is driving. To install the
capacitor, cut the speedometer output wire and solder a capacitor lead to each
of the two cut wires.
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Tachometer Signal Input
The tachometer input can be connected to a digital tachometer output from an
engine computer or the tachometer output from an MSD ignition or similar CDI
(Capacitive Discharge Ignition) system, but NEVER to the coil outputs of a CDI
system like MSD. For breaker points (or conventional electronic ignition systems
such as GM HEI, Ford Duraspark or TFI), it can be connected to the coil
negative terminal. For COP (Coil on Plug) ignition systems that do not have a
conventional tachometer output (such as later Mustang engines), one of the coil
trigger wires can be used, but the update rate will be slow. A better approach for
such applications would be to use a tachometer adapter such as the AutoMeter
9117. DO NOT run the tachometer signal wire in the same wiring harness as the
speed sensor as this can cause interference.
To use an LED bulb for the O/D light (without built-in resistors for 12v), connect
the cathode (-) lead to the white wire on pin 2 of the vehicle harness and the
anode (+) lead to +12v ignition-switched power. Put a resistor in series on either
side. We recommend using a 1.2k Ohm resistor, but you can use one with a
lower resistance to make the LED brighter or one with a higher resistance to
make it dimmer. It’s best to stay above 1k Ohm to protect the LED. A 1/4w
resistor or higher is recommended.
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BUILT-IN DISPLAY
The built-in Quick 2 User Interface allows most sensor values to be viewed,
while also allowing the transmission to be manually shifted. With firmware
version 4.1.3 or later, self-contained, initial setup and basic tuning of
transmission settings is also possible via the tuning menu. In addition, a
computer running our included tuning software can be connected to provide
advanced tuning options (see Shiftware section).
MAIN MENU
In the main menu, the three letter mode name is shown on the display first.
Then, the long-form name will scroll across the screen. After the name scrolls,
the value for that item will be shown. You can repeat the name of most items by
pressing the function knob, other than "Status", "Setup" and “Tuning” modes.
Display Off
In this mode the display is blank and nothing is shown.
StA = Status
This mode is the default display mode. The first character indicates the selected
transmission range (P, r, n, o, d, 2, 1). or "E" if there is an error with the PRNDL
switch (range sensor or pressure switch module). The second character is
normally blank, but will show "P" if Manutronic Pushbutton shift mode is active
or an "L" if Dyno Test mode is active. The
third character indicates the currently
commanded or selected transmission
gear. There is also a small dot at the
upper-left-hand corner of the third display
character (similar to an apostrophe). This
dot will illuminate when the torque
converter clutch is engaged.
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Torque converter clutch engagement can be commanded with a single-click of
the function knob while in Dyno mode. The "L" in the center of the display will
change to a "t" when the converter clutch has been manually engaged. Another
single-click of the function knob will turn converter clutch engagement off. We
have programmed a safe, minimum engine RPM into the controller, and
converter clutch engagement will not occur, even if manually commanded, until
this engine speed is reached.
(In pre-V5.6 firmware, this will be "SEL" instead of "dYn", which is simple gear selection without
the torque converter clutch control features of Dyno Mode.)
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PrS = Commanded Line Pressure
Indicates the transmission line pressure that the controller is currently
commanding in PSI. These values are based upon the normal OEM parameters
for the pressure control solenoid and main regulator valve line-up for the
selected transmission. The actual line pressure may vary from this value,
especially if changes have been made to the main pressure regulator valve, the
main regulator valve spring, the main regulator boost valve, or the pressure
control (EPC) solenoid.
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CLr = Clear Learning
Clicking on this item will allow you to chose which learned data to clear. You
might want to use this if something has changed with the vehicle or transmission
to allow the controller to re-learn the data. The options are “No”, which exits
without clearing anything, "TCC Learn", “Shift Timing”, and “All”.
rEt = Return
Click this to return to the main menu.
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LtU = Light Throttle Upshift Speed
This setting is used to adjust the light-throttle shift RPM for all shifts. The value
shown is the approximate closed-throttle RPM for the 2-3 upshift and is
displayed in thousands (e.g. 1.32 = 1320 RPM). The 1-2 and 3-4 shifts are
scaled proportionally with the 2-3 shift RPM as it is changed. Press the knob
once to enter adjustment mode and change the setting. (Press again to return to
the menu.) As the shift points are modified at either light or full throttle, the
values in between are automatically scaled proportionally. The light throttle RPM
adjustment has the greatest effect at closed throttle and the influence of this
adjustment diminishes to zero as you approach wide-open throttle. The reverse
is true for the full-throttle RPM adjustments.
rEt = Return
Saves the changes to the currently-selected table and exits to the main menu. If
the ignition is turned off before "RET" is executed, your changes will be lost.
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SHIFTWARE
Introduction
Using the Shiftware software allows you to modify the way your Quick 2
Transmission Control System behaves. You can customize shift-points as well
as monitor and diagnose the Quick 2 unit in real-time.
Setup
To create a calibration for the Quick 2, it is best to start with one of the standard
calibrations which are included with the software. To load a standard
configuration for your transmission, click the Open button on the toolbar,
then browse to the folder where the transmission calibration files are located.
(Default location is C:\Shiftware\) The files are named according to the
transmission and RPM range and have the .btc file extension. Choose the
calibration file and click Open.
Once the calibration file is loaded, click the System Settings button on the
toolbar to check the settings and make sure that they are correct for your
transmission. The System Settings window has several tabs within it. Click each
one to see each section of settings specific for your transmission.
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Customize
The main window is where all of the shift points and line pressure editing is
done. The graph displays the up-shift and down-shift speeds in relation to
throttle position for each shift. It also displays the line pressure & firmness curve
in relation to throttle position. The line pressure curve is displayed in PSI, so the
higher the curve, the more firm shifts will be. You can use the checkboxes on the
right to turn on the curves for individual shift firmness and adjust them
independently.
You can get help on anything by clicking the Question button (or the F1 key)
and then clicking on an item. This can be used in any area of the software. The
help messages in the settings pages are transmission-specific and are more like
getting professional advice than normal help tips.
The graph has ten points from left to right, 0 being idle and 9 being Wide-Open-
Throttle (WOT). On the left side of the graph is the shift speed. When you hover
over a graph point, you can also see the corresponding shift speed in RPM or
the applicable unit values for items other than shift points. Click on a point in the
graph to select it.
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If Select Pairs Together is enabled, then the corresponding down-shift point will
be automatically selected along with the up-shift point. This can be turned off by
clicking the Select Pairs Together checkbox on the right. You
can select multiple points by holding CTRL while clicking the points or a range of
points by holding SHIFT and clicking the two points on each end. You can move
between adjacent points using the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys.
Once a point (or points) is selected, you can drag it with the mouse to raise and
lower its value. A yellow box will appear in the graph telling you what the value
of the point is.
Adaptive Learning
By default, the Quick 2 will learn the shift and TCC timing characteristics of your
transmission. It will complete a learning cycle over the first few hard-throttle
passes and will use the learned data to optimize shifts. For learning to occur, the
tachometer input signal must be connected and functioning properly. During the
learning cycle, you may notice unusual TCC operation. This is normal and will
end once learning is complete. Once learned, the data will not change unless it
is erased using the clear (CLr) command on the controller’s display. Clearing the
data will cause another learning cycle to begin.
For optimum accuracy, learning should be done at the same transmission fluid
temperature that it will be run at during normal operation. Once learned, shift
point accuracy will only be limited by the consistency of your transmission’s
valve body.
If you wish to disable learning, enter Settings in the tuning software and switch
to the Miscellaneous tab. Uncheck Enable Learned Shift Timing
. This will stop the controller from using learned data,
but will not erase the learned data. This would be useful if you plan to make
changes to the transmission or are unable to complete a proper learning cycle.
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Writing a Calibration to the Quick 2
For the changes you've made to take effect on the Quick 2 controller, you first
must write the calibration to the unit. Connect the Quick 2 to your computer
using a standard USB cord (Type A to Type B). Click the Write Calibration
button on the toolbar to write the calibration to the controller. The Quick 2 can
now be disconnected from the computer and installed in the vehicle. When the
Quick 2 unit is disconnected from the computer, the Write Calibration
button will be grayed out.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is very important that the up-shift and down-shift curves for a given gear do
not cross. The up-shift point at any throttle position should usually be at least
15% greater than the down-shift point. For instance, if the 2-3 up-shift point at
½-throttle is 45MPH, then the 3-2 down-shift point should usually be less than
40MPH.
Pay close attention to the interaction between different shifts. Overlapping the
1-2 and 2-3 shifts can cause skipped gears and other drivability problems.
Also note that torque converter slip at low speeds renders engine RPM values
meaningless. It is usually desirable to have light-throttle shift points within a low
RPM range. In this case, it is best to base light-throttle shift points on vehicle
speed rather than engine RPM (as most auto manufacturers do).
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TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR MESSAGES
Error Messages
The following error messages will scroll on the controller's
display when faults are detected. For more detailed error
messages, you can also view the Controller Fault Display in
the tuning software. The software is not limited to currently set
faults, but can show fault history as well. History is cleared
when the controller powers down completely (ignition turned off
and USB cable removed from computer.) Error messages will not be shown
while in tuning mode. It is a good idea to periodically check the display for errors
as you drive, so it is wise to consider an accessible mounting location. Scan the
QR Code to be directed to the corresponding troubleshooting guide webpage or
visit t1x.us.
Err. bAttEry Lo
The voltage to the controller has dropped below 8 volts.
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Err. SoL.1 CurrEnt HI (Can be solenoid 1-3)
An over-current condition was detected with one of the solenoid banks. The
solenoids on bank 1 include shift solenoid B (or 2) and the second TCC
(ON/OFF) solenoid (GM 4L60E transmissions only). The solenoids on bank 2
include shift solenoid A (or 1). The solenoids on bank 3 include the TCC PWM
solenoid and the 3-2 downshift control solenoid (GM 4L60E transmissions only).
The controller will attempt to disable the solenoid bank with the over-current
condition until the ignition is turned off.
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Err. tCC SLIP
Torque converter clutch slip detected when fully engaged.
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Err. Ford dtr HIgH
Voltage from 270 Ohm resistor in Ford DTR sensor measures too high.
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CONTACT
If you have any questions, problems, or product orders,
don’t hesitate to call our customer service line.
(864) 646-8920
(Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM EST).
If no one is available, please leave a detailed message and we will reply promptly. Whenever
possible, we will try to return urgent technical support calls left after hours or over the weekend.
You can also email customer service at support@usshift.com
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