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Cruise Test - Part 1

Cruise Test - Part 1

1. CHECK STARTING OUT FROM D1
1. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes to warm up the engine oil and [1][2]ATF.
Appropriate temperature for the [1][2]ATF: 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move selector lever to "P" position.
4. Start the engine.
5. Move selector lever to "D" position.
6. Press the accelerator pedal about half-way down to accelerate the vehicle.

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear positions. Refer to AT-95, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Starts from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-201, "Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" on the AT-47, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test.
Example of Diagnosis Sheet

2. CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 -> D2
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1 -> D2) at the appropriate speed. Refer to AT-62, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT-95, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Does the A/T shift-up D1 -> D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-204, "A/T Does Not Shift: D1 -> D2" on the AT-47, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test.
Example of Diagnosis Sheet

3. CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 -> D3
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D2 -> D3) at the appropriate speed. Refer to AT-62, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT-95, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Does the A/T shift-up D2 -> D3 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-206, "A/T Does Not Shift: D2 -> D3" on the AT-47, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test.
Example of Diagnosis Sheet

4. CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 -> D4
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D3 -> D4) at the appropriate speed. Refer to AT-62, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT-95, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Does the A/T shift-up D3 -> D4 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-208, "A/T Does Not Shift: D3 -> D4" on the AT-47, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test.
Example of Diagnosis Sheet

5. CHECK SHIFT-UP D4 -> D5
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D4 -> D5) at the appropriate speed. Refer to AT-62, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed. Refer to AT-95, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Does the A/T shift-up D4 -> D5 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-211, "A/T Does Not Shift: D4 -> D5" on the AT-47, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test.
Example of Diagnosis Sheet

6. CHECK LOCK-UP
When releasing accelerator pedal (closed throttle position signal: OFF) from D5, check lock-up from D5 to L/U. Refer to AT-63, "Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releases". Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-Up Occurs/Releases

With CONSULT-II
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNALS" mode for "A/T". Refer to AT-90, "CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE". Consult-II Reference Value
Does it lock-up?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-213, "A/T Does Not Lock-up" on the AT-47, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test.
Example of Diagnosis Sheet

7. CHECK LOCK-UP HOLD
Check hold lock-up.

With CONSULT-II
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNALS" mode for "A/T". Refer to AT-90, "CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE". Consult-II Reference Value
Does it maintain lock-up status?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-215, "A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition" on the AT-47, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test.
Example of Diagnosis Sheet

8. CHECK LOCK-UP RELEASE
Check lock-up cancellation by depressing brake pedal lightly to decelerate.

With CONSULT-II
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNALS" mode for A/T. Refer to AT-90, "CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE". Consult-II Reference Value
Does lock-up cancel?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-217, "Lock-up Is Not Released" on the AT-47, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test.
Example of Diagnosis Sheet

9. CHECK SHIFT-DOWN D5 -> D4
Decelerate by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position and engine speed. Refer to AT-95, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
When the A/T shift-down D5 -> D4, does the engine speed drop smoothly back to idle?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Go to AT-60, "Cruise Test - Part 2". Cruise Test - Part 2
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-217, "Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle" on the AT-47, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Example of Diagnosis Sheet
Go to AT-60, "Cruise Test - Part 2". Cruise Test - Part 2