L Range Test
Shift Pattern1. Shift the selector lever to L range.
2. Accelerate the vehicle and verify that the 1-2 upshifts and downshifts are obtained and that no 3rd gear, O/D, or lockup is obtained.
3. Check the upshifts for shift shock and slippage in the same manner.
L Range Shift Diagram (B6 SOHC Engine):
L Range Shift Diagram (K8 DOHC Engine):
4. Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine braking effect is felt in 2nd gear.
5. Select the hold mode.
6. While driving in S range (Hold) 2nd gear, shift the selector lever to L range and verify that 2nd gear is held until the 2-1 downshift point, as shown in the L range (Hold) shift diagram, is achieved.
7. Accelerate the vehicle in L range (Hold) and verify that 1st gear is held.
L Range (Hold) Shift Diagram (B6 SOHC Engine):
L Range (Hold) Shift Diagram (K8 DOHC Engine):
8. Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine braking effect is felt.
Noise and vibration
NOTE: Abnormal noise and vibration can also be caused by the torque converter, drive shaft, or differential. Therefore, check for the cause thoroughly.
Drive the vehicle in 1st gear (Hold) and check for abnormal noise and vibration.