Wabco 4213500720 Three Position Cylinder

Description

The Wabco 4213500720 is a three-position cylinder used within a vehicle’s drivetrain and gearbox system. This device is an essential component for precise gear selection and smooth transmission operation. Its robust design, featuring an IP69K/IP67 protection class and a -25°C to +120°C temperature range, ensures reliable performance in demanding environments. The cylinder operates at a maximum pressure of 10.0 bar, with a nominal diameter of 4.9 mm and features a M16 x 1.5 port thread. With dimensions of 101 x 187 x 231 mm, this OE specification cylinder provides a durable and effective solution for vehicle applications, offering a calculated volume of 4.363 and utilizing a Bayonet DIN 72585-A1-3.1-Sn/K2 electrical connection, and operates at 24 V with a rated current of 1 A.

Key Features & Benefits

This little guy basically controls how your gearbox shifts between different gears—drive, neutral, and reverse. It uses internal valves and a piston to direct hydraulic fluid – think of it like a set of tiny roadways inside your transmission – to engage the correct gears. It’s a core component in how your transmission actually does the shifting. It’s tucked away inside your transmission, so it's not something you see directly. It’s part of the hydraulic system that makes automatic transmissions work. When you move the gear selector, that motion ultimately tells this cylinder what to do. It's responsible for physically moving parts inside the transmission to lock in the gears. It's a key part of getting power from the engine to the wheels.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, if it fails, you’ll likely find your transmission stuck in one gear, or it might not shift at all. You’ll notice if it's going bad because the shifts will become rough or delayed. Sometimes you might get a shudder. Essentially, it acts like a shield, protecting the more expensive parts of your transmission from damage. If this goes, it can cause a domino effect and lead to bigger, more costly repairs. You can find these at places like Fixparts Online, but it's usually best to have a professional mechanic diagnose and install this, because getting it wrong can really hurt your transmission.

Warranty Information

Wabco Three Position Cylinder (MPN 4213500720) comes with a 1-year warranty.