Service Bulletin

Volvo Truck Corporation

Göteborg, Sweden Trucks
Date Group No. Release Page

12.2010 431 303 04 1(32)

Gearbox, I–Shift, Generation D

Design and function
FH/FM
AT2412D, AT2612D, AT2812D,
ATO2612D, ATO3112D

Gearbox, I–Shift, design and function

T4021207

The service information describes the design and function of AT gearboxes.

88981349
ENG42953 English
Printed in Sweden
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Gearbox, mechanical
I-Shift, Generation D

Contents
• “ General”, page 3
• “ Gear ratio”, page 4
• “ Gearbox construction”, page 4
• “ Synchronisation”, page 6
• “ Range housing”, page 6
• “ Range gear”, page 6
• “ Emergency steering servo pump”, page 7
• “ Oil cooler”, page 7
• “ Control housing”, page 8
• “ Countershaft brake”, page 9
• “ Clutch cylinder”, page 10
• “ Lubrication system”, page 10
• “ Ventilation”, page 13
• “ Electrical system”, page 14
• “ Compressed air system”, page 16
• “ Power train”, page 17
• “ Auxiliary brake lever”, page 23
• “ Gear shifter”, page 24
• “ Display”, page 24
• “ Program packages”, page 25
• “ Function description”, page 27
• “ Communication with other control units”, page 30
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General

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Make VOLVO
AT2412D
AT2612D
Type AT2812D Unsynchronized main gearbox
ATO2612D
ATO3112D
A - Automatic
T - Transmission
O - Overdrive
Special markings ATO2612D
26 - Torque 2600 Nm
12 - Number of forward gears
D - Generation
Range gear Synchronised
Split gear Synchronised
Forwards 12
Number of gears
Reverse 4

AT2412D, AT2612D, ATO2612D AT2812D, ATO3112D

Dry weight 271 kg 277 kg
Length 891 mm 909 mm
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Gear ratio
Engaged gear AT2412D, AT2612D, AT2812D ATO2612D, ATO3112D
1st 14,94:1 11,73:1
2nd 11,73:1 9,21:1
3rd 9,04:1 7,09:1
4th 7,09:1 5,57:1
5th 5,54:1 4,35:1
6th 4,35:1 3,41:1
7th 3,44:1 2,70:1
8th 2,70:1 2,12:1
9th 2,08:1 1,63:1
10th 1,63:1 1,28:1
11th 1,27:1 1,00:1
12th 1,00:1 0,79:1
Reverse gear (R1) 17,48:1 13,73:1
Reverse gear (R2) 13,73:1 10,78:1
Reverse gear (R3) 4,02:1 3,16:1
Reverse gear (R4) 3,16:1 2,48:1

Gearbox construction
The gearbox construction consists of three main parts: and reverse shafts along with a selector unit which is
a clutch housing, a basic housing and a range housing. integrated into the control housing. The range housing
The clutch housing forms the front end plate of the contains the range gear planetary gear and the output
gearbox. The base housing contains the main, counter shaft.

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1 Clutch housing
2 Main housing
3 Range housing for the retarder
The main parts in the gearbox are the input shaft, main pump with reverse shaft, as well as the control housing
shaft, range gear with selector unit, countershaft, oil with selector unit.
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The trailing wheels for the reverse gear and basic gears Gearboxes equipped with a power take-off also have a
are located on the main shaft. The range gear’s sun gear drive shaft fitted.
is also integrated with the main shaft. The countershaft
has fixed gears.

The range gear incorporates a planetary gear and is

integrated with the output shaft.

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1 Input shaft
2 Main shaft
3 Range gear with selector unit and retarder drive
4 Countershaft
5 Oil pump with reverse shaft
6 Control housing with selector unit
7 Drive shaft for power take-off
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Synchronisation
• Split gear (A) is synchronized.
• The main gearbox housing (B) with its gears is not
synchronized.
• Range gear (C) is synchronized.

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Range housing
Range housing (C) can be combined with: • Emergency steering servo pump
• Power take-off; see option instructions for variants • Retarder unit

Range gear
The range synchronising is located outside the ring gear gears with their helical teeth contribute to a robust and
which reduces the unit’s length. The large synchronising silent planet gear.
area makes for short gear-shift times and the wide planet

T4021725

Range gear with selector unit and retarder drive

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Emergency steering servo pump

The emergency steering servo pump is located on the
gearbox and is driven by the gearbox output shaft. The
emergency steering servo pump is activated when for
some reason the normal power steering circuit fails.

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Emergency steering servo pump, PSS-DUAL

Oil cooler

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The gearbox oil cooler function is not affected by whether the gearbox has a retarder or not.
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Control housing
Gears are selected using the gear selector. Once a gear After the gearbox has been put into neutral, the engine
has been selected, the system reduces the engine torque speed is adjusted to accommodate the speed of the
to a suitable level, after which the gears are shifted to selected gear, after which the gear shift takes place.
neutral.

The control housing cover has two or sometimes

three electrical sockets.

When there is no retarder, the following applies:

I Vehicle communication
II Clutch cylinder
III —
The following applies with retarder:
I Vehicle communication
II Retarder
III Clutch cylinder

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The control housing incorporates nine solenoid

valves:
2. Solenoid valve 2nd gear
LR. Solenoid valve, low range
3. Solenoid valve 3rd gear
HR. Solenoid valve, high range
B. Solenoid valve, brake
HS. Solenoid valve, high split1
R. Solenoid valve, reverse
LS. Solenoid valve, low split1
1. Solenoid valve 1st gear T4018189

1 HS and LS have reversed functions on Over Drive gearboxes.

The control housing incorporates the following

components:
• Four parallel cylinders, split, 1/R and 2/3 and range.
• Four inductive sensors for the positioning of the
pistons.
• Two speed sensors, one for the main shaft and one
for the countershaft. The input shaft speed is set by
the countershaft sensor.
• An oil temperature sensor, selector forks for split
gears and main gearbox. The oil temperature sensor
is located on the cabling for the rpm sensor.
• A pressure sensor.
• Control unit for transmission, TECU.
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Locations of cylinders and position sensor

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A. Split cylinder E. Position sensor 1st and reverse cylinder

B. 1/R cylinder
C. 2/3 cylinder
D. Range cylinder
E. Position sensor for the split cylinder

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Location of position sensor and speed sensor

A. Position sensor range cylinder

B. Speed sensor, countershaft
C. Speed sensor, main shaft
D. Position sensor, 2nd and 3rd cylinders

Countershaft brake
The counter shaft brake is located at the front of the
counter shaft and brakes the rotating parts the gearbox
when a start gear is selected, which eliminates gearbox
wear, deposits and noise. The brake is also sometimes
used during changing up to give quicker gear changes. It
is activated using an integrated pneumatic cylinder.

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Countershaft brake
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Clutch cylinder
The clutch cylinder is located in the clutch housing,
concentrically round the input shaft with a position sensor
which measures clutch wear. A valve unit controls the
clutch cylinder and is located on the outside of the clutch
housing.

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A. Clutch cylinder
B. Position sensor
C. Valve unit
D Bleeder nipple for the valve unit.

Lubrication system

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The gearbox is lubricated through a combination of

pressure and splashing.

The oil is led into the main shaft to lubricate and cool the
range gears as well as the input and main shaft bearings.

The countershaft brake, output shaft bearings, emergency

steering servo pump drive, retarder gear and power
take-off are also lubricated.

The lubrication system has two overflow valves. One

valve ensures that the gearbox is lubricated if the
filter gets blocked while the other prevents excessive
pressures in the system, e.g. during cold start. The valves
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are made up of a compression spring and a valve peg.

The overflow valve which ensures the gearbox is lubricated

if the filter gets blocked.

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Overflow valve which prevents excessive pressure.

Oil pump
The oil pump is an eccentric pump driven by the
countershaft via a gear. The pump is mounted in two
needle bearings in the reverse shaft.

There is a full flow oil filter of the insert filter type on the
pressure side of the pump. It is located in the oil filter
housing in the main housing. A support pipe is fitted
in a cover that is fastened to the bottom of the oil filter
housing. The support pipe prevents the filter, which sits
on the outside, from collapsing.

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Oil level
The oil level is checked using a level glass (2) and is
adjusted through two drain plugs (1A and 1B) and two
filler plugs (3 and 4).

Overfilled oil is also adjusted with a level plug (3).

Read more about oil quality and oil change volumes

inFunction Group 1750, Information type Service and
maintenance Preventive maintenance intervals.

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Level glass to check oil level

T4033600 T4033602

The previous version The later version

1A. Drain plug 1A. Drain plug

1B. Drain plug 1B. Drain plug
2. Sight glass 2. Sight glass
3. Filler plug/level plug 3. Filler plug/level plug
4. Filler plug/air valve 4. Filler plug
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Ventilation
The ventilation in the previous version runs through a
hose that goes past the control housing and down behind
the valve assembly.

T4021686

The previous version

The ventilation in the later version runs through a built-in

air duct with two valve holes on the main housing.

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The later version

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Electrical system
Sensors and sockets, for gearboxes without a retarder

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T4021414

I. Vehicle communication
Cabling from socket II to the valve unit for the
II. Clutch cylinder clutch cylinder.
A. Speed sensor

T4021413

Cabling from socket I to the speed sensor and

chassis cabling.
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Sensors and sockets, for gearboxes with a retarder

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Cabling from socket II to the retarder.
I. Vehicle communication
II. Retarder
III. Clutch cylinder
A. Speed sensor

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Cabling from socket III to the valve unit for the

clutch cylinder.

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Cabling from socket I to the speed sensor and

chassis cabling.
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Compressed air system

Compressed air connections

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Compressed air connection between the control housing
and the valve unit for the clutch cylinder.
Pneumatic connection between the control housing and the
countershaft brake.

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For the high pressure system, compressed air connection

between the control housing and the four-circuit valve.
For the low pressure system, compressed air connection
between the control housing and the pneumatic tank.
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Power train
The following illustrations show the driveline for AT2412D,
AT2612D and AT2812D.

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1st gear 2nd gear

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3rd gear 4th gear

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5th gear 6th gear

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T4021699 T4021700

7th gear 8th gear

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9th gear 10th gear

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11th gear 12th gear

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Neutral N1 Neutral N2

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Reverse gear (R1) Reverse gear (R2)

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Reverse gear (R3) Reverse gear (R4)

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The following illustrations show the driveline for

ATO2612D and ATO3112D.

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1st gear 2nd gear

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3rd gear 4th gear

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5th gear 6th gear

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T4021717 T4021718

7th gear 8th gear

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9th gear 10th gear

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11th gear 12th gear

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T4021709 T4021710

Neutral N1 Neutral N2

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Reverse gear (R1) Reverse gear (R2)

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Reverse gear (R3) Reverse gear (R4)

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Auxiliary brake lever

On all vehicles with a retarder and on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox and engine brake (VEB) the auxiliary
brake is applied using a lever on the steering shaft.
0 Auxiliary brake not applied
A Automatic mode
1–3 Manual mode
B Position for activating the brake program. Spring return
to position 3.
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The illustration shows a vehicle with the “Basic” program

package which does not contain a brake program. When
the auxiliary brake lever is moved to position B, the
gearbox selects a gear that gives an engine speed just
above 1500 rpm. If the speed is reduced, the gearbox
selects gears that maintain an engine speed between
1000 and 1500 rpm. (B). The driver can also change down
further by moving the auxiliary brake lever to position B.
Read more about “ Program packages”, page 25.

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Without the brake program, (A) desired rpm for first change
down, (B) area for braking using the auxiliary brake.

The vehicle in the illustration is equipped with one of the

program packages “ Distribution & Construction”, “Long
Haul & Economy” or “ Heavy Duty”, which contains the
brake program. When the auxiliary brake lever is moved
to position B, the gearbox selects a gear that gives an
engine speed above 1500 rpm. The gearbox then selects
gears that maintain an engine speed above 1500 rpm.
(B). Read more about “ Program packages”, page 25.

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With the brake program, (B) area for braking using the
auxiliary brake.

Note: The auxiliary brake’s effect can be reduced by For more information on auxiliary brake component parts,
the I-shift control unit, MID 130, to make driving as see group 21, Description, Design and Function, “Engine”.
comfortable as possible. The reduction in effect is
controlled by the selected gear, the weight of the vehicle
and the inclination of the road surface. The brake effect is
not, however, reduced while in manual mode.
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Gear shifter
Gear selector (GLU) is attached to the driver’s seat and
can be folded away to ease passage inside the cab. The
gear selector control unit is in the dashboard.

The gear selector incorporates the following functions:

1 Three position switch with spring return for up and
down changing.
2 Button for lowering the lever into a horizontal position.
3 Gear selector inhibitor preventing the vehicle from
being put in gear unintentionally.
4 Gear selector position:
R = Reverse. Changing up and down is done using
the +/- button on the gear selector.
N = Neutral. No gear engaged.
A = Automatic mode. The gearbox will automatically
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select the correct gear with respect to load, incline,
speed and throttle.
M = Manual mode. Changing up and down is done
using the +/- button on the gear selector.
F = The gear lever is tilted (folded).
5 Button E/P/P+/HD
E = Economy mode
P = Power mode
P+ = Enhanced power mode, optional function
(included in AVO-ENH, see “ Variant of possible
optional functions”, page 26
HD = Heavy Duty part of the heavy transport program
package, TP-HD, see “ Program packages”, page
25). Activate/inactivate the function by pressing in the
button for at least three seconds.
6 Button L, “Limp Home”. The function is intended for
moving the vehicle short distances so that one can
drive off the road or to a workshop. When Limp home
is selected, it is not possible to drive if the gear selector
is in position A. Only gears 1, 3 and 5 forwards and 1
reverse can be used. Gear shifting is only possible
when the truck is stationary.

Display
Select the GAUGES menu in the display to view
information about I-Shift (applies to both stationary
vehicles and when driving). Information about the
gearbox is then shown in the driver display.

The gearbox field is divided into smaller sections showing:

1 Driving program
2 Selected gear
3 Available gears (down/up)
4 Selector position

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Program packages
General notes about the program packages
The gearbox has different characteristics and functions • Long Haul & Economy includes functions that
depending on the program package that is installed. The contribute to improved fuel economy and also make
following program packages are available: the truck easier to manoeuvre. In addition to the same
functions as the Distribution & Construction package
• Basic
there is also a freewheel function I-roll and Smart
Standard program for gearboxes
cruise.
• Distribution & Construction
Includes functions that make the truck easier to • Heavy Duty is aimed at heavy transports. Driveability
manoeuvre, e.g.: and comfort are optimised for heavy weights, but the
mode can be deselected for lighter loads to improve
brake program fuel consumption and give better comfort.
several functions that work together with EBS

Program package variants

Program packages VDA variants Display When the gear selector is in neutral position (N) and
the “FOLD” button is pressed in, the lever can be tilted
Basic TP-BAS B
forwards. The display then shows the program variant
Distribution & TP-DICON DC of the gearbox. For this, gearbox information must be
Construction selected as favourite in the display.
Long Haul & Economy TP-FUEC FE
Heavy Duty transports TP-HD HD

Change program package

When a program package is replaced, the “Central system After replacement, reprogramming must be carried out
(VDA)” must be updated before it can be downloaded using the TECU control unit (MID 130), and the gearbox
to the vehicle. This is done by entering the “Converting must be recalibrated.
set number” in the computer tool which is stated in “ Part
information, accessory”.
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Functions in program package, general

Basic is the standard program and the other programs (X) = Standard
include extra equipment. Which options that can be (O) = Option
chosen depends on which program package that has (—) = Not selectable
been chosen. See table below.

Program packages

Functions
TP-BAS TP-DICON TP-FUEC TP-HD1

Basic Power Take Off Functions X X X X

Basic Gear Selection

X X X X
Adjustment
Basic Vocational Functions X X X X
Basic Shift Strategy X X X X
Performance Shift X X X X
Gearbox Oil Temperature X X X X
Monitor
Heavy Start Engagement X X X X
Enhanced Shift Strategy — X X X
Launch Control — X X X
I-Roll — — X X
Smart Cruise Control — — X X
Heavy Duty GCW Control — — — X

Possible optional functions

Enhanced Power Take Off
O O O O
Functions
Enhanced Gear Selection
— O O O
Adjustment, incl. Kick-down
Enhanced Performance — Bad
— O O O
Roads
1 Only AT2612D and ATO3112D

Variant of possible optional functions

Functions Variant Installed Not installed

APF-ENH X
Enhanced Power Take Off Functions
APF-BAS X
AMSO-AUT X
Enhanced Gear Selection Adjustment, incl. Kick-down
AMSO-BAS X
AVO-ENH X
Enhanced Performance — Bad Roads
AVO-BAS X
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Function description
Functions
• Basic Power Take Off Functions • Launch Control
Facilitates power take-off operation. Pre-defined Allows the engine to drive the wheels at idle, which can
split gear positions determine which split gear is to be useful e.g. when driving in traffic queues.
be engaged when one or two power take-offs are
Regulates engine torque when pulling away for
connected. As the choice of gear is adapted to the
optimum gear changing and avoid high engine speed.
engine speed limitation, software parameters can
be set. Then the selection of gear is adapted to The following functions require EBS:
any limitation of the engine speed due to bodywork
Improved comfort when pulling-up through smoother
functions.
disengagement when pressing lightly on the brake
• Basic Gear Selection Adjustment pedal.
Provides the possibility to adjust gear selection with Automatic application of the brakes when the vehicle
the gear selector’s buttons while engine braking in rolls in the wrong direction, in relation to the selected
automatic mode. gear.
• Basic Vocational Functions Automatic application of the brakes to stop the vehicle
Provides the possibility to choose between the driving and change from a forward to a reverse gear or vice
modes “Economy” and “Performance”. versa.
• Basic Shift Strategy HSA, “Hill start assistance”, which is only active on
Automatic choice of starting gear. The gearbox selects inclinations. See also the description of “hill start
the most suitable starting gear based on weight and assistance”: Function group 593, Information type
the gradient of the road, also in manual mode. Description “Electronically controlled braking system
(EBS)”.
• Performance Shift
Allows adjustment of automatically selected gear when • I-Roll (requires VEB/VEB+ or retarder)
engine braking. Automatic engagement and disengagement of the
freewheel function, with the aim of reducing fuel
• Gearbox Oil Temperature Monitor consumption. When the accelerator pedal is released,
Shows the gearbox oil temperature in the information the driveline is disconnected so that the vehicle can
display. roll freely, and the engine is brought down to its idling
• Heavy Start Engagement speed.
Start with higher engine speed in power mode in 1st, Inactivate I-Roll by pressing the minus button or by
which gives a higher starting torque. The function moving the auxiliary brake lever to the 0 position.
increases the engine speed to facilitate heavy starts.
This is useful e.g. when the truck is stuck in soft • Smart Cruise Control
surfaces. Only active when the cruise control is activated. Saves
fuel by, in certain modes, deactivating the auxiliary
• Enhanced Shift Strategy brakes. The function improves the cruise control
Works together with the ECS and EBS to select the function by releasing the auxiliary brakes at the end
correct gear for smooth movement on surfaces difficult of downhill slopes.
to manoeuvre or to get the maximum effect of the
auxiliary brakes. • Heavy Duty GCW Control (HD)
Matches gear change strategy and clutch operations
Temporarily applies the wheel brakes when changing for high total weights (>85 tonnes).
gear to compensate for the engine brake when
The I-Roll function is inactivated automatically when
the brake program is active. This function requires
the HD function is activated.
ABS-EBS. If a trailer without ABS is hitched up, the
function is deactivated. The function always selects 1st gear as starting gear.
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Possible optional functions

• Enhanced Power Take Off Functions It is possible to change up and down while driving at
Optional functions that make it possible to support idle in Auto-mode.
power take-off functions.
• Enhanced Performance – Bad Roads (P+)
Optional functions: Extended performance program for difficult conditions
on i.e. poor roads in forests, construction sites or
Makes it possible to determine software parameters off-road driving.
that limit engine speed when power take-off is used.
The function forms a gear selection strategy to suit Improved ability to drive away when the vehicle is stuck
engine speed limitations. by using the engine’s inertia to obtain higher torque.
Disengages the transmission at the request of the Greater margins before changing up give safer gear
options module, irrespective of the gear lever position, shifts on varying road inclinations.
when “Auto Neutral” is activated.
With unusually steep uphill slopes, the driver can
Blocks reverse gear when the options module requests change down several steps by moving the gear
“ reverse inhibit”. selector to manual mode and pressing the minus
Makes it possible to use the splitbox for driving the button at the same time.
power take-off at high capacity.
Adjusts gear changes faster to the variations in
• Enhanced Gear Selection Adjustment in Auto incl. inclinations.
Kick-down
Enables selection of gears in automatic mode even The kick-down function is inactivated with off-road
when the accelerator pedal is depressed. There is also driving to prevent unintentional down-changing.
a Kick-down function for maximising the acceleration
of the truck.
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Customer parameters
Customer parameters in the gearbox control unit: Note: The default value can vary depending on the
program package selected.

ID Designation Default Value Unit

States that the engine’s power take-off can be loaded even when
it is inactivated.
GJJ By setting this parameter to "Yes" the gear change quality No Yes / No
problem is solved as the engine’s rear power take-off is always
activated.

“Auto Neutral” via the clutch.

GJI The clutch is used to inactivate the gearbox under “Auto No Yes / No
Neutral”.1

States how the split gear behaves when power take-off 1 is

activated.
GJG Selectable LS / HS / Selectable
Low split has priority over high split if both power take-offs 1 and
2 are activated and have conflicting split gear settings.
States how the split gear behaves when power take-off 2 is
connected for the gearbox.
GJH Selectable LS / HS / Selectable
Low split has priority over high split if both power take-offs 1 and
2 are activated and have conflicting split gear settings.
States how the gearbox power mode is handled.
Manual = Power mode available.
AVO-ENH =
Auto = Power mode available. The gearbox returns Manual / Auto /
IEO Inactivated
automatically to economy mode when the engine is no longer Inactivated
AVO-BAS = Auto
under heavy load.
Inactivate = Power mode is not available.

AMSO-BAS =
not available
AMSO-ENH = Not available / Always
IEH States when the kick-down function is available. always available available / Available
AVO-ENH = in economy mode
available in economy
mode

IPA States number of reverse gears available (1–4). 4 Not applicable

States highest starting gear in manual mode (1–6).

LAQ The setting of the starting gear in manual mode is limited to 6 Not applicable
gears equal to or lower than this value.

States highest starting gear in automatic mode (1–6).

LAR The choice and setting of the starting gear in automatic mode is 6 Not applicable
limited to gears equal to or lower than this value.

Start gear selection dependence on ECS manual control mode.

No influence =The selected start gear is not lowered during
ECS control mode.
During = The selected start gear is lowered during ECS control AVO-BAS = During
No influence / During
LAP mode. AVO-ENH = During
/ During and after
During and after = The selected start gear is lowered both and after
during and after ECS control mode. Use this setting to avoid to
high start gear before the air suspension have been raised from
the beam stops during manual control mode.

1 GJI only used at APF-ENH; the others are always included.

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Communication with other control units

Summary, components (signal summary)

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Component list
Component Description

A03 (MID 140) Central instruments

A12 (MID 136) Control unit, ABS

A13 (MID 130) Control unit, TECU (transmission electronic control unit)
A14 (MID 128) Control unit, EECU (engine electronic control unit)
A16 (MID 150) Control unit, ECS (electronically controlled suspension)
A17 (MID 144) Control unit, VECU (vehicle electronic control unit)
A21 (MID 136) Control unit, EBS (electronically-controlled brake system)
A27 (MID 216) Control unit, LCM (external lighting)
A33 (MID 220) Tachograph
A36 (MID 249) Control unit, BBM (body builder module)

A41 (MID 222) Control unit, RECU (retarder control unit)

A109 (MID 223) Control unit, GSECU (gear selection electronic control unit)
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Service Bulletin 12.2010 431 303 04 31(32)

B04 Sensor, engine speed, crankshaft

B12 Sensor, tachograph/speedometer

B13-73 Sensor, wheel speed

B25 Sensor, accelerator pedal
B55-58 Sensor, air pressure in air spring bellows
B175 Sensor, load indicator
S07 Switch, engine brake
S08/S09 Switch, differential lock
S24 Retarder stalk switch
S25 Switch, cruise control
S28 Power take-off switch
S59 Position switch, brake pedal, NO
S171 Gear lever, GLU
XO5 Trailer connector, 7-pin, 24 S
Y39 Solenoid valve, VEB (Volvo engine brake)

Communication with control unit VECU, MID 144

Signals / information to TECU: • Power take-off control, see options instructions.
• The vehicle control unit parameters MG, MH and AQ • Brake pedal position.
must have the same values. Check the parameter
settings in the VDA.
• Parking brake applied or not.
• The VECU K-factor must be the same as the
• Accelerator pedal position, including “kick-down”. tachograph K-factor.
• Cruise control. • Vehicle weight information on leaf suspension vehicles
• Retarder control. For further fault tracing see the ( RADD-BR and RADD-TR), used for gear selection.
PC-tool, function group 5.
Communication with the control unit Central instruments, MID 140
Signals / information from TECU: • When using the power take-off, the driver can choose
between N1=low split and N2=high split for different
• Gear selector, positions.
PTO gear ratios, see the options instructions.
• Gear selected. • When the gear lever is in neutral position (N) and the
• Possible gears. button “ FOLD” is pressed in, the lever can be folded
forwards, and the display shows which program set
• Driving program E/P. the gearbox has.
• Time and date for diagnostics.
Communication with control unit EECU, MID 128
Signals / information to TECU: • If the engine is not running smoothly, this will adversely
affect gear shifting.
• Engine speed.
• Engine configuration
• Engine torque
Communication with control unit ABS/EBS, MID 136
Signals / information to TECU: • If “Traction Control” is disengaged via the display, the
vehicle does not change gear during wheel spin.
• Wheel speed sensor.
• Wheel spin information; the vehicle does not change • In “Launch Control” the gearbox can control the
gear. brakes. For more detailed information, see “ Function
description”, page 27 for “ Launch Control”.
• ABS system active, the vehicle does not change gear.
• Information from ESP, the vehicle does not change
gear.
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Service Bulletin 12.2010 431 303 04 32(32)

Communication with control unit ECS, MID 150

Signals / information to TECU: • The start gear selection due to manual mode is
possible to control with parameter LAP.
• Vehicle weight.
• ECS control unit status. Always start in 1st gear if
the manoeuvre control unit for the air suspension is in
manual mode.

Communication with control unit LCM, MID 216

Signals / information to TECU: • The gearbox can select the wrong start gear and
wrong gears if the parameter “ANI” is not active. The
• Trailer coupled.
gearbox then assumes that a trailer is hitched up.

Communication with control unit BBM, MID 249

Signals / information to TECU: • Power take-off switch control.
• Power take-off (PTO) engagement.