Gear In Drive Mode

GEAR in DRIVE MODE
This OSC function is used to test the transaxle shift functions.

NOTE: When the technician commands 1st gear during OSC mode, engine braking is automatically activated for 1st gear. Be aware that normal transaxle operation does not use engine braking in 1st gear.

The OSC function for the GEAR parameter allows the technician to choose the following options:
- [1] - PCM selects 1st gear.
- [2] - PCM selects 2nd gear.
- [3] - PCM selects 3rd gear.
- [4] - PCM selects 4th gear.
OSC"GEAR" Mode operates ONLY when:
- VSS and TR sensor are operational.
- No VSS and TR sensor DTCs.
- Engine"ON."
- Transaxle range selector lever in O/D.
- Vehicle speed is greater than 2 mph.
- Gear selected is equal to or below maximum gear available (PID"GEAR TOP").
- Maximum vehicle speed for downshift into 1st gear is 25 mph.
- Maximum vehicle speed for downshift into 2nd gear is 60 mph.
- Maximum vehicle speed for downshift into 3rd gear is 127.5 mph.
- Minimum vehicle speed for an upshift to 4th gear is 20 mph.
OSC Command Values:
- [1] - PCM selects 1st gear.
- [2] - PCM selects 2nd gear.
- [3] - PCM selects 3rd gear.
- [4] - PCM selects 4th gear.
- [XXX] - cancels OSC sent value.
- [SEND] - sends the values to PCM.

DRIVE MODE Procedure for GEAR
Follow operating instructions from the NGS menu screen:
- Select"Output State Control."
- Select"Trans-Drive Mode."
- Select"PIDs" to be monitored.
- Monitor all selected PIDs during test.
- Select"Parameters - GEAR."
- Select Value"1-4."
- Press"SEND" to send command.
- Re-Select Value"1-4."
- Press"SEND" to send command.
- Select"XXX" to cancel at any time.
- Press"SEND" to send command.