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Static Testing - Engine OFF

Static testing procedures allow for shop testing of the transaxle in the vehicle or on the bench. Completion of tests prove out the transaxle electronically.





CAUTION: For resistance checks, be sure that the SOLENOID SELECT dial is set to the OHMS CHECK position or damage to the ohmmeter could result.

RESISTANCE/CONTINUITY TESTS-EPC SOLENOID
1. Set ohmmeter to 10O-1200 ohm range.
2. Connect ohmmeter COM lead to EPC jack.
3. Connect ohmmeter POS lead to VPWR jack.
4. Record resistance.





5. Refer to the table for values and transaxle application. If out of range, refer to Pinpoint Test E.

RESISTANCE/CONTINUITY TESTS-SOLENOIDS (SSA/SS1, SSB/SS2, SSC/SS3, TCC)
1. Set ohmmeter to 100-200 ohms.
2. Connect ohmmeter COM lead to appropriate solenoid jack (SSA/SS1, SSB/SS2, SSC/SS3, TCC).
3. Connect ohmmeter POS lead to appropriate VPWR jack for the solenoid being tested.
4. Record resistance.
5. Refer to Transaxle Application Solenoid Resistance Ranges table for values. If out of range, refer to the following pinpoint tests:
- Pinpoint Test A (SSA/SS1, SSB/SS2, SSC/SS3)
- Pinpoint Test C (TCC)

RESISTANCE/CONTINUITY TESTS-TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR
1. Set ohmmeter to 200K ohms.
2. Connect ohmmeter COM lead to TFT jack.
3. Connect ohmmeter POS lead to + TFT jack.
4. Record resistance. Resistance will vary with temperature.





5. Refer to Transmission Fluid Temperature Resistance table. If out of range, refer to Pinpoint Test B.

RESISTANCE/CONTINUITY TESTS-TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR
1. Set ohmmeter to 200K ohms.
2. Connect the ohmmeter COM lead to the TSS jack.
3. Connect the ohmmeter POS lead to the +TSS jack.
4. Record resistance.
Ranges:
- TSS 100-200 ohms.
5. If resistance is out of range, refer to Pinpoint Test F.

SOLENOID VOLTAGE TEST
1. Slide MODE switch to BENCH.
2. Set voltmeter to 20 volt DC range.





3. Determine the solenoid you wish to test and connect the voltmeter leads as follows:
- If testing SSA/SS1, SSB/SS2 or SSC/SS3 solenoid, turn the SOLENOID SELECT dial to SSA/SS1, SSB/SS2 or SSC/SS3 before connecting leads. If testing EPC or TCC, continue.
- Connect negative lead to the appropriate solenoid jack.
- Connect positive lead to the appropriate VPWR jack.
4. Press the solenoid's activate/deactivate button and check voltage.

The LED should light, the voltage should change and an audible click may be heard. The LED status is as follows:
- LED turns green when solenoid activates and OFF when deactivated.
- LED turns red if an activated solenoid/harness is shorted to power.
- LED remains off if an activated solenoid/harness is shorted to ground or no continuity.
5. Observe and record values.