Technician a Says Some Manufacturers Have Programmed into the Powertrain

question 71

Multiple Choice

Technician A says some manufacturers have programmed into the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) regular shift points for their continuously variable transmission (CVT) , at which the pulley sheaves will move to predetermined positions to create the feel of separate conventional shifts. Technician B says some manufacturers allow the driver to manually shift through these predetermined pulley diameters while driving the vehicle. Who is correct?

• A) Technician A
• B) Technician B
• C) Both A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

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