Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling a transmission associated with a vehicle. The method includes receiving a neutral range selection for the transmission, and receiving a temperature and a pressure of a lubricant associated with the transmission. The method includes receiving a speed of an input shaft associated with the transmission, and determining, by a processor, based on the temperature and the speed of the input shaft, a pressure threshold value for the lubricant. The method includes outputting, by the processor, one or more control signals to command the transmission to a one clutch neutral state in which one clutch of a plurality of clutches associated with the transmission is engaged based on a comparison of the pressure threshold value to the pressure of the lubricant.

Abstract: A pressure sensor rationality diagnostic for a dual clutch transmission includes a series of sensor tests. One such test includes charging an oil accumulator to a maximum pressure and storing the maximum pressure value. After performing a discharge pressure event and measuring the pressure value, the difference between the max pressure value and the discharge pressure value is calculated to determine if the difference is less than a predetermined threshold. If the difference is less than the predetermined threshold then at least one remedial action is performed which may include a driver alert or default charging mode. Additionally, similar sensor tests are performed to determine if faults exists and, if true, at least one remedial action is performed.

Abstract: A pressure sensor rationality diagnostic for a dual clutch transmission includes a series of sensor tests. One such test includes charging an oil accumulator to a maximum pressure and storing the maximum pressure value. After performing a discharge pressure event and measuring the pressure value, the difference between the max pressure value and the discharge pressure value is calculated to determine if the difference is less than a predetermined threshold. If the difference is less than the predetermined threshold then at least one remedial action is performed which may include a driver alert or default charging mode. Additionally, similar sensor tests are performed to determine if faults exists and, if true, at least one remedial action is performed.