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 parking brake, and block 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. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A), and go to the PGM-FI Data List; then go to step 9, if you don't have a PGM Tester, go to step 4.
4. Remove the passenger's carpet, then remove the right kick panel.
5. Remove the mounting bolts securing the EPS control unit, but do not disconnect the EPS control unit connectors, then remove the TCM cover (A).
6. Remove the TCM (B).
7. Connect a digital multimeter (A) and the special tools (B) to check voltage between TCM connector terminals B4 and A4 or A17.
8. 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.