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Module: Allison 5th Generation Controls

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Upon initial release in 2013, Allison 5th Generation Controls:

Are available for all Allison products including Off-Highway transmissions.

Are available for 1000/2000 Product Families transmissions only.
Are available for 3000/4000 Product Families transmissions only.
None of the above.

5th Generation Controls TCMs:

Are externally identical to 4th Generation Controls TCMs.

Look physically different compare to 4th Generation Controls TCMs but utilize
the same 80-pin connector configuration.
Are the same as 4th Generation Controls TCMs with no internal or external
changes.
Represent a complete departure from previous TCM designs and include four
wiring harness connectors.

The inclinometer included in 5th Generation Controls TCMs:

Must be serviced every 5000 hours to ensure prognostics features are fully
operational.
Is used to activate Reverse Warning indicators in non-emergency vocations.
Enables the use of advanced operational features which provide enhanced shift
optimization capabilities.
All of the above.

5th Generation Controls Auto-detect:

Searches for the presence of the Oil Level Sensor and output retarder.
Searches for the presence of the throttle position sensor.
Searches for the presence of an engine coolant temperature source.
 All of the above.

True or False: 5th Generation Controls utilizes the VEPS software tool for creating calibrations and
performing basic diagnostics and troubleshooting at the Distributor level.

True
False

Allison-supplied 5th Generation Controls shift selectors:

Are identical to 4th Generation Controls selectors.

Cannot be installed in vehicles equipped with 4000 7-speed transmissions.
Are J1939-based.
None of the above.

The Filter Life Monitor:

Indicates the need to change the transmission filter or filters.

Is active when the TRANS SERVICE indicator flashes for 2 minutes after Drive
is selected.
Resets automatically in some models when the appropriate conditions are
sensed.
All of the above.

True or False: Prognostics is functional in all 5th Generation Controls installations regardless of TCM
calibration or configuration.

True
False

The Transmission Health Monitor:

Is no longer available and not offered with 5th Generation Controls.

Must be manually reset by performing a pressure check on all clutches every
50,000 miles or 8000 hours.
Indicates the need to reset Auto-detect when the TRANS SERVICE indicator
remains illuminated at all times during normal operation.
None of the above.

Failure to address a TRANS SERVICE condition:

Will force a TCM replacement if the condition exists for more than 20 days.
Creates a situation requiring TCM recalibration if the period of time exceeds 30
days.
 Can result in DTCs being set and illumination of the CHECK TRANS indicator.
None of the above.

True or False: All 5th Generation Controls input/output features must be interfaced via J1939.

True
False

5th Generation Controls CMCs:

May require technicians to enter a password when attempting to make a

change.
Are identical to 4th Generation Controls CMCs and no changes have been made
to the process for changing CMCs on in-service vehicles.
Cannot be changed without installing a new calibration using TCM Reflash.
None of the above.

True or False: The vehicle interface module (VIM) is no longer necessary or offered with 5th
Generation Controls.

True
False

True or False: The 5th Generation Controls TCM is shared between the 1000/2000 and 3000/4000
Product Families.

True
False

5th Generation Controls Auto-detect:

Is active only during the first 10 engine starts.

Searches for the presence of an analog interfaced delta-P switch for filter
service indication.
Cannot be reset after the vehicle has been in service for 90 days.
None of the above.