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Cruise Test - Part 1





ROAD TEST


Cruise Test - Part 1

1.CHECK STARTING OUT FROM D
1. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes to warm up the engine oil and ATF.
Appropriate temperature for the ATF: 50 to 80�C (122 to 176�F)
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Shift the selector lever to "D" position.
4. Press the accelerator pedal about half-way down to accelerate the vehicle.
With CONSULT-III
Read the value of "GEAR" in "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION".
Starts from D1?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - Record the malfunction, GO TO 2.
2.CHECK SHIFT-UP
Depress the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1 to D2 to D3 to D4 to D5) at the appropriate speed. Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs.
With CONSULT-III
Read the value of "GEAR", "ACCELE POSI" and "VEHICLE SPEED" in "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - Record the malfunction, GO TO 3.
3.CHECK LOCK-UP
When releasing accelerator pedal (closed throttle position signal OFF) from D5, check lock-up from D5 to L/U. Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-Up Occurs/Releases.
With CONSULT-III
Select "TCC SOLENOID" in "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION". Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.
Does it lock-up?
YES - GO TO 4.
NO - Record the malfunction, GO TO 4.
4.CHECK LOCK-UP HOLD
Check hold lock-up.
With CONSULT-III
Select "TCC SOLENOID" in "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION". Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.
Does it maintain lock-up status?
YES - GO TO 5.
NO - Record the malfunction, GO TO 5.
5.CHECK LOCK-UP RELEASE
Check lock-up cancellation by depressing brake pedal lightly to decelerate.
With CONSULT-III
Select "TCC SOLENOID" in "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION". Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.
Does lock-up cancel?
YES - GO TO 6.
NO - Record the malfunction, GO TO 6.
6.CHECK SHIFT-DOWN D5 to D4
Decelerate by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.
With CONSULT-III
Read the value of "GEAR" and "ENGINE SPEED" in "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION".
When the A/T shift-down D5 to D4, does the engine speed drop smoothly back to idle?
YES - 1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Go to Cruise Test - Part 2.
NO - Record the malfunction and go to Cruise Test - Part 2.