Road Test

ROAD TEST
[D] Position
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.

1. Apply parking brake and block the wheels. Start the engine, and warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the cooling fan comes on). (When the engine coolant temperature is below normal operating temperature, the shift point is higher than specified vehicle speed.) Shift to & position while depressing the brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal, and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.





2. Check that the shift points on a flat road occur at the approximate speeds shown. Also check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.

NOTE: Throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening.
-1. Remove the seat back panels.
-2. Remove the connector holder from the TCS control unit, and disconnect the antenna lead. Then remove the TCS control unit.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the TCS control unit connectors.
-3. Remove the TCM and turn it over.
-4. Set the digital multimeter to check voltage between the B4 (+) terminal and A13 (-) or A26 (-) terminal of the TCM for the throttle position sensor.





Upshift and Downshift

3. Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmission is in 4th, then shift from K position to position. The vehicle should immediately begin slowing down from engine braking.

CAUTION: Do not shift from [D] position to [2] position at speeds over 76 mph (123 km/h) or from position to position at speeds over 45 mph (73 km/h); you may damage the transmission.

4. Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage in the following positions.

[1] (1st Gear) Position
Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage. Upshifts should not occur in this position.

[2](2nd Gear) Position
Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage. Upshifts and downshifts should not occur in this position.

[3/M](3rd Gear) Position
Shift to [3/M] position, then start the car in 1st or 2nd gear and shift to 3rd gear with the shift switch. Accelerate at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage.

[R] (Reverse) Position
Accelerate from a stop at full throttle, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.

5. Test in [P] (Parking) Position.
Park the vehicle on a slope (approx. 16') and apply the parking brake, then shift into [P] position. Release the brake; the vehicle should not move.