Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
Road TestSpecial Tools Required
Backprobe set 07SAZ-001000A (two required)
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Apply the parking brake, and block rear wheels. Start the engine, then shift to 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 S position.
4. Connect the HDS, and go to the PGM-FI data list; then go to step 9. If you don't have a HDS, go to step 5.
5. Remove the glove box stops, then open the glove box.
6. Remove the harness connector clamp from the bracket. Loosen the mounting nut on the lower right of the PCM, and remove the mounting bolt and nut on the left of the PCM.
7. Lift the PCM up to clear the mounting nut on the lower right of the PCM, then pull out the PCM.
8. Connect a digital multimeter (A) and the special tools (B) to check voltage between the A15 (+) terminal and A23 (-) or A24 (-) terminal of the PCM (C).
9. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the position shown. While driving, check that the engine speeds meet the approximate vehicle speeds shown in the table.
D Position: Engine Speed rpm
S Position: engine Speed rpm
L Position: Engine Speed rpm
10. Test in P (Park) 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.