US Shift 4R70W User manual

Installation and Operation Manual for
4R70W, 4R75, and AOD-E Transmissions

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US Shift Transmission Control System instruction and operation manual.
www.USshift.com
Baumann Electronic Controls, LLC.
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WARRANTY
Baumann Electronic Controls, LLC. is dedicated to producing the highest quality
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 4R70W, 4R75, and AOD-E automatic transmissions. It is
recommended that you use the US Shift wiring harness with this system.

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CONTENTS
Preparation Page 4
Connecting the Essentials Page 5
Setting up the Quick 4 Page 9
Notes on Installation Page 11
Transmission Diagrams Page 13
Optional Features Page 18
Manual Shift Connections Page 23
Shiftware Page 29
Important Information Page 33
Troubleshooting Page 34
Contact Page 36
READ BEFORE PROCEEDING
Before installing the Quick 4 unit, we recommend you read the manual from
beginning to end. Some of the information in this manual is very important and,
if the unit is improperly installed or an error code misunderstood, could result in
serious damage to your vehicle and transmission.

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PREPARATION
Pre-1996 Transmissions:
Before installing the Quick 4 unit, make sure that the transmission has a high-
impedance (~10 Ohms) torque converter clutch solenoid. A low-impedance
solenoid will cause damage to the Quick 4 due to excessive current draw and
should never be used. If the transmission is from 1992-94, it will have a 1 Ohm
low-impedance solenoid. All 1995 transmissions use this low-impedance
solenoid except for the LTD, Grand Marquis, and Town Car. All 1996 and later
transmissions use the proper high-impedance solenoid and do not need to be
changed.
To check which solenoid you have, remove the pan and check the part number
prefix on the solenoid. The right solenoid (High) will have “F5AP” or later prefix.
The wrong solenoid (Low) will have a “F2VP” prefix. You can also check the
solenoid with an ohmmeter by connecting the transmission harness to the
bulkhead. Set the meter to the 1X range and connect to +12V (Red wire) and
the negative Converter Clutch Solenoid (either Brown/Orange or Purple/Yellow).
The right solenoid will read ~10Ω, while the wrong solenoid will read ~2Ω. If you
have the wrong solenoid, you can order the right one from Ford. (Part #F5AZ-
7G136-A)
All Transmissions:
For performance or heavy-duty use, the valve body calibration should be
modified to increase transmission torque capacity. Though the transmission is
electronically controlled, the valve body still controls full-throttle shift firmness
and the ultimate torque-capacity of the transmission. Baumann Electronic
Controls offers valve body recalibration kits with five levels of shift firmness,
allowing for precise calibration to meet the vehicle's needs.

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CONNECTING THE ESSENTIALS
(ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION)
Step 1: Ground
Splice the ground wires (Pins 15 & 16
Black) from the Quick 4 into the main ECU
(Engine Control Unit) ground wire. Do NOT
connect the ground wires to sheet metal or
other ground sources. The Quick 4 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 4 into the main ECU
(Engine Control Unit) ignition-switched power
wire.
Step 3: Throttle Position Sensor
or Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
Splice the Throttle Position Sensor signal wire
(Pin 3 Green) from the Quick 4 into the Throttle
Position Sensor (TPS) signal input of the ECU
(Engine Control Unit). If the vehicle has
Electronic Throttle Control, use the Accelerator
Pedal Position (APP) Sensor instead of the
TPS.

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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 4 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 4 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 4 to ignition-
switched power wire. Do NOT use accessory-
switched power.
Step 3: Throttle Position Sensor
Attach the 3 Throttle Position wires from the
Quick 4 to the Throttle Position Sensor. Pin 16
Black is dedicated ground. Pin 11 Orange is +5v
reference feed. Pin 3 Dark Green is the position
sensor signal.
See the "Throttle Position Sensor" section for
details.

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Step 4: Transmission Connectors
Connect the Solenoid, PRNDL, and TSS cables to the transmission. If your
transmission has two TSS connectors, connect both TSS cables according to
their labels. Additionally, connect the Neutral Safety Switch and the Backup
Lamp Switch (See page 16).
Step 5: Optional Features
Connect any extra features you wish to use. See the "Optional Features"
section for details.

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SETTING UP THE QUICK 4
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.
Verify that the correct calibration is loaded on the Quick 4. A
standard calibration specific to your order is loaded before shipment. However, if
the transmission configuration has changed since the order was placed, you'll
need to connect the Quick 4 to a Windows PC and install the Shiftware Tuning
Software. (See the “Shiftware” section for installation instructions.) Using the
software, load the calibration that matches your transmission's configuration.

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Step 7: Throttle Position Sensor Calibration
Set the Closed Throttle and Full Throttle Positions. This step should be done
with the ignition turned to “ON”, but the engine off. The engine should also be
warm.
Turn the knob to “Tune” (tnE) and click once. “Closed Throttle Position” (CtP)
should be displayed. Leave the accelerator untouched. Click the knob once,
then double-click to set the current Closed Throttle Position. Click again to exit.
Turn the knob to “Full Throttle Position” (FtP). Hold the accelerator all the way
down. Click the knob once, then double-click to set the current Full Throttle
Position. Click again to exit.
Turn the knob to “Save and Exit” (SAE). Click once to save and exit.

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NOTES ON INSTALLATION
General Installation:
The Quick 4 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. Under-hood mounting is NOT possible with the Quick 4 unit.
It is not waterproof or rated for under-hood temperatures. Passenger
compartment mounting is also necessary to provide easy access to the USB
port, which is used to interface with a PC for programming and diagnostics, as
well as the display and function control knob. For this reason, be sure to mount
the unit in a way that gives easy access to the USB port, knob, and display. If
you will be using a desktop PC for programming, install the unit so that it can be
unplugged and moved easily.
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.
Before Driving the Vehicle:
Start the engine and move the shifter through all positions, ensuring that the
gear position and all sensor readings shown on the controller are correct. Most
importantly, make sure that no error codes are shown on the Quick 4 display. It
is a good idea to periodically check the Quick 4 display for errors as you drive,
so it is wise to consider an accessible mounting location. If any error codes or
unexpected characters are displayed, please refer to the user interface manual
for detailed explanations. If possible, perform a line pressure check to ensure
that line pressure is correct at idle (typically 60 - 80PSI), and that it smoothly
increases toward maximum (typically 190-240PSI) as the throttle position
increases. If you have any questions about the installation or line pressure
readings, please contact our technical support department.

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Adaptation for Factory-Equipped Transmissions:
It is possible to use the Quick 4 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 4. If you
retain the stock PCM/VCM, it can probably be modified or re-flashed to disable
the transmission functionality.
Identifying the Terminals of an Unknown Throttle Position Sensor:
This is a procedure for identifying the correct terminal connections of any
potentiometer-style throttle position sensor (almost all three-terminal TP
sensors). A DVOM or analog Ohmmeter is required.
1. Set the meter to resistance mode and set it to a scale that can read up to 10K
or 20K Ohms (if it is not auto-ranging). Please keep in mind when setting up and
reading the meter that "K" means thousands of Ohms. In other words, 15K
Ohms is the same as 15,000 Ohms.
2. Connect the meter to two pins at a time while operating the lever or cam of
the TPS. Watch the meter while rotating the sensor. Check all three pairs of pins
until you find a pair that does not change resistance when you rotate the sensor.
The two pins that do not change resistance are the fixed ends of the resistance
element (+5V and ground). The remaining pin that did change is known as the
"wiper". It is the moving contact that slides along the resistance element to give
the varying voltage. This is the output terminal of the sensor and should be
connected to our green wire (Vehicle pin 3).
3. Next, with the sensor at the idle or closed throttle position, measure the
resistance between the wiper (output) and each of the end terminals (the two
whose resistance did not change in step 2) of the sensor. The end terminal with
the lowest resistance to the wiper (at idle) is the ground terminal, and should
connect to the black main ground wire of the controller (Vehicle pin 16). The
terminal with the higher resistance to the wiper is the 5 volt reference input to
the sensor and should connect to the orange wire (Vehicle pin 11) in our
harness.
General Guidelines for setting up Throttle Position Sensors:
The linkage to a throttle position sensor should use most of the rotating range of
the throttle position sensor. This can be adjusted by changing the ratio of the
linkage. Also, please make sure that a small amount of the sensor's travel is
being used at idle. You will want a TPS voltage at idle of at least 0.35 volts. This
is done to allow the controller to detect problems with the TP sensor. For
instance, if the sensor becomes disconnected or the linkage falls off, the TPS
voltage will fall below the set idle threshold. If the TPS voltage goes below the
idle threshold, the controller assumes that the TPS is bad and will switch to
failsafe line pressure and default shift points. This is done to prevent damage to
the transmission from low line pressure and will provide a safe "limp home"
mode.

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TRANSMISSION DIAGRAMS

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OPTIONAL FEATURES
MULTI-TUNE:
This feature allows completely different calibrations to be used for the
transmission at any time. The table selection switch can be a latching type
switch (maintained toggle switch, latching push-button, etc.) or a momentary
type switch (spring-loaded push-button switch, spring-loaded toggle switch, etc.)
which applies ground to the table select input at Vehicle connector pin 5 when
turned on. When a latching switch is used, it can only be used to switch
between two tables. When the latching switch is activated, the controller will
use the secondary calibration table (normally table 2), and it will run off of the
primary table (normally table 1) when the switch is off. A momentary switch will
cycle through all of the tables in use (1-2-3-4-1...). The Table Selection input
may also be connected to a nitrous oxide system to provide an alternate
calibration for use when the nitrous system is engaged. Other uses for this input
include a “Sport/Economy” switch or a “Normal/Aggressive” switch. Whenever
the table state is changed, it will be scrolled on the controller’s display (tb1, tb2,
tb3, tb4).
There are alternative table select input methods that can be used. You can hold
the O/D button for 2 seconds, single-click the controller knob while at the status
screen, or attach a latching or momentary switch to the brown wire (pin 4). This
would free up the purple wire (pin 5) to be a low-range selection switch.
Different modes can be
selected in the tuning software
which will select different
tables for different situations.
For example, “Select Tables
Using Only 4WD Mode” will
use table 1 in 2WD and 4WD
high range, with table 2 for
4WD low range (Tables 3-4 will
be used for the second and
third low ranges, if equipped) If
a switch is connected to the
table select wire, “Select
Tables Using Switch and 4WD Mode” chooses tables 1 or 2 in 2WD mode and
table 3 or 4 in 4WD (depending on switch position).
“Select Tables Using O/D On-Off Mode” will choose the table according to the
Overdrive switch. O/D On will use table 1, O/D Off will use table 2, and Manual
mode will use table 3 (if enabled).

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4x4 Low Range Detection:
Low range detection can be enabled if you want the controller to switch to an
alternate calibration table when 4x4 low range is engaged. Configure the
options in Shiftware under the “2WD/4WD Options” and “Table Select” tabs in
the settings window. For example, 4x4 low range detection can be enabled so
that when ground is applied to pin 5 (purple) of the vehicle harness, the
controller will switch to table 2. Other options include holding the O/D switch for
2 seconds or single-clicking the controller knob to enable 4x4 low range
calibration. Up to 3 low range ratios can be used. Whenever 4x4 low-range state
is changed, it will be scrolled on the controller’s display (4HI, 4Lo, 4L2, 4L3).
Speedometer Output:
We have provided an adjustable speed signal output 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 (please refer to the
"jumper settings" document for more information).
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.
Adjustable mode is essentially the electronic equivalent of a ratio corrector gear
box for a mechanical speedometer. In adjustable mode, the correction factor is
entered as a decimal number. The correction factor is the frequency ratio of the
speedometer output frequency to the speed sensor frequency. This number can
be easily adjusted to synchronize the vehicle speedometer to a GPS or other
instrument.
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
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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 4 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.
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.
Overdrive On-Off Switch:
The Overdrive switch can be used to turn overdrive on or off. The switch can be
a latching switch (toggle switch, latching push-button, etc.) or a momentary type
switch (spring-loaded push-button switch, spring-loaded toggle switch, etc.)
connected to +12v ignition-switched power and pin 4 (brown) of the vehicle
harness. (The tan wire on pin 12 is for VSS output and shouldn’t be confused
with the brown wire on pin 4 for the O/D switch.) A momentary switch is needed
to use more than 2 states. Optionally, you can add an O/D indicator lamp
between +12v ignition-switched power and pin 2 (white) of the vehicle harness.
This lamp will normally light up when overdrive is off. Also, without adding a
switch, a single-click of the controller’s knob can turn overdrive on and off. This
setting can be configured under the “Flex-Shift” tab of the tuning software.
Whenever the O/D or manual state is changed, it will be scrolled on the
controller’s display (O-d On, O-d Off).