Road Test
TestSpecial Tools Required
Backprobe set 07SAZ-001000A (2 required)
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Apply the parking brake, and block both rear wheels. Start the engine, then shift to the D position while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal, and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
3. Repeat the same test in the D3 position.
4. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the DLC (B), and go to the PGM-FI Data List; then go to step 7. If you don't have a PGM Tester, go to step 5.
5. Remove the dashboard lower cover (A) under the glove box (B) to expose the PCM connectors (C).
6. Connect a digital multimeter (A) and the special tools (B) to check voltage between PCM connector terminals A15 (+) and A23 (-) or A24 (-).
7. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the D position, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage. While driving, check that the shift points occur at the proper speeds by monitoring the throttle position sensor voltage and comparing your shift point speeds and voltage to those in the table. The throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening.)
D position
Upshift
Downshift
Lock-up ON and OFF
(Schedule of shift solenoid valve E turned ON and OFF)
8. Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmission is in 4th gear, then shift into 2nd gear. The vehicle should immediately begin slowing down from engine braking.
9. Accelerate from a stop at full throttle in the R position. Check that there is no abnormal noise or slippage.
10. Test in the P (Parking) Position. Park the vehicle on a slope (about 16°), apply the parking brake, and shift into P position. Release the brake; the vehicle should not move.