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Road Test

DESCRIPTION





^ The purpose of the test is to determine overall performance of A/T and analyze causes of problems.
^ The road test consists of the following three parts:
1. Check before engine is started
2. Check at idle
3. Cruise test





^ Before road test, familiarize yourself with all test procedures and items to check.
- Conduct tests on all items until specified symptom is found. Troubleshoot items which check out No Good after road test. Refer to "ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION", and "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS".

1. CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED
1. CHECK A/T CHECK (POSITION) INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on flat surface.





2. Move selector lever to P position.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Wait at least 5 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
5. Does A/T check (position) indicator lamp come on for about 2 seconds?
Yes or No
Yes >>GO T02.
No >> Stop ROAD TEST. Go to "1. A/T Check (Position) Indictor Lamp Does Not Come On".

2. CHECK A/T CHECK (POSITION) INDICATOR LAMP





Does A/T check (position) OFF indicator lamp flicker for about 8 seconds?
Yes or No
Yes >> Perform self-diagnosis and check NG items on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET. Refer to "TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)".
No>> 1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Perform self-diagnosis and note NG items. Refer to "TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)".
3. Go to "2. CHECK AT IDLE".

2. CHECK AT IDLE
1. CHECK ENGINE START
1. Park vehicle on flat surface.





2. Move selector lever to P position.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
4. Turn ignition switch to START position.
5. Is engine started?
Yes or No
Yes >> GO T0 2.
No >> Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET. Go to "2. Engine Cannot Be Started In P and N Position". Continue ROAD TEST.

2. CHECK ENGINE START
1. Turn ignition switch to ACC position.





2. Move selector lever to D, 1, 2 or R position.
3. Turn ignition switch to START position.
4. Is engine started?
Yes or No
Yes >> Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET. Go to "2. Engine Cannot Be Started In P and N Position". Continue ROAD TEST.
No >> GO TO 3.

3. CHECK VEHICLE MOVE





1. Move selector lever to P position.
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
3. Release parking brake.





4. Push vehicle forward or backward.
5. Does vehicle move when it is pushed forward or backward?
6. Apply parking brake.
Yes or No
Yes >> Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET. Go to "3. In P Position, Vehicle Moves Forward or Backward When Pushed". Continue ROAD TEST.
No >>GO T0 4.

4. CHECK VEHICLE MOVE
1. Start engine.





2. Move selector lever to N position.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Does vehicle move forward or backward?
Yes or No
Yes >> Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET. Go to "4. In N Position, Vehicle Moves". Continue ROAD TEST.
No>> GO TO 5.

5. CHECK SHIFT LOCK





1. Apply foot brake.





2. Move selector lever to R position.
3. Is there large shock when changing from N to R position?
Yes or No
Yes >> Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET. Go to "5. Large Shock. N - R Position". Continue ROAD TEST.
No >> GO TO 6.

6. CHECK VEHICLE MOVE





1. Release foot brake for several seconds.
2. Does vehicle creep backward when foot brake is released?
Yes or No
Yes >> GO TO 7.
No >> Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET. Go to "6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In R Position". Continue ROAD TEST.

7. CHECK VEHICLE MOVE





1. Move selector lever to D, 2 and 1 positions and check if vehicle creeps forward.
2. Does vehicle creep forward in all three positions?
Yes or No
Yes >> Go to "3. CRUISE TEST".
No >> Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET. Go to "7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in D, 3, 2 or 1 Position". Continue ROAD TEST.

3. CRUISE TEST
^ Check all items listed in Parts 1 through 3.

With CONSULT-II





^ Using CONSULT-II, conduct a cruise test and record the result.
^ Print the result and ensure that shifts and lock-ups take place as per Shift

CONSULT-II Setting Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.





2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector, which is located in left side dash panel.





3. Turn ignition switch ON.





4. Touch "START".
5. Touch "A/T".





6. Touch "DATA MONITOR".





7. Touch "MAIN SIGNALS" for "TCM INPUT SIGNALS".
8. See "Numerical Display", "Barchart Display" for "Line Graph Display".





9. Touch "SETTING" for set recording condition ("AUTO TRIG" for "MANU TRIG") and touch "BACK".
10. Touch "Start".





11. When performing cruise test, touch "RECORD".





12. After finishing cruise test part 1, touch "STOP".








13. Touch "STORE" and touch "BACK".
14. Touch "DISPLAY".





15. Touch "PRINT".
16. Check the monitor data printed out.
17. Continue cruise test part 2 and 3.

Without CONSULT-II





^ Throttle position sensor can be checked by voltage across terminals 41 (W) and 42 (B) of TCM.

Cruise Test-Part 1
1. CHECK STARTING GEAR (D1) POSITION
1. Drive vehicle for approximately 10 minutes to warm engine oil and ATF up to operating temperature.
ATF operating temperature :50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.





3. Set gear selector lever to D position.
4. Move selector lever to P position.
5. Start engine.





6. Move selector lever to D position.





7. Accelerate vehicle by constantly depressing accelerator pedal half-way.
8. Does vehicle start from D1?
Read gear position.
Yes or No
Yes >> GO TO 2.
No >> Go to "8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1". Continue ROAD TEST.

2. CHECK SHIFT UP (D1 TO D2)
Does A/T shift from Do to D2 at the specified speed?





Read gear position, throttle opening and vehicle speed.
Specified speed when shifting from D1 to D2: Refer to "Shift Schedule"
Yes >> GO TO 3.
No >> Go to "9. A/T Does Not Shift D1 - D2 or Does Not Kickdown D4 - D2". Continue ROAD TEST.

3. CHECK SHIFT UP (D2 TO D3)





Does A/T shift from D2 to D3 at the specified speed?
Read gear position, throttle opening and vehicle speed.
Specified speed when shifting from D2 to D3: Refer to "Shift Schedule"
Yes >> GO TO 4.
No >> Go to "10. A/T Does Not Shift D2 - D3". Continue ROAD TEST.

4. CHECK SHIFT UP (D3 TO D4)





Does A/T shift from D3 to D4 at the specified speed?
Read near Position, throttle opening and vehicle speed.
Specified speed when shifting from D3 to D4: Refer to "Shift Schedule".
Yes or No
Yes >> GO TO 5.
No >> Go to "11. A/T Does Not Shift D3 - D4". Continue ROAD TEST.

5. CHECK LOCK-UP (D4 TO D4 L/U)
Does A/T perform lock-up at the specified speed?





Read vehicle speed, throttle opening when lock-up duty becomes 94%.
Specified speed when lock-up occurs: Refer to "Shift Schedule".
Yes or No
Yes >> GO TO 6.
No >> Go to "12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up". Continue ROAD TEST.

6. CHECK HOLD LOCK-UP
Does A/T hold lock-up condition for more than 30 seconds?
Yes or No
Yes >> GO TO 7.
No >> Go to "13. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition"

7. CHECK SHIFT DOWN (D4 L/U TO D4 )
1. Release accelerator pedal.





2. Is lock-up released when accelerator pedal is released?
Yes or No
Yes >> GO TO 8.
No >> Go to "14. Lock-up Is Not Released". Continue ROAD TEST.

8.CHECK SHIFT DOWN (D4 TO D3)





1. Decelerate vehicle by applying foot brake lightly.
2. Does engine speed return to idle smoothly when A/T is shifted from D4 to D3 ?
Read gear position and engine speed.
Yes or No
Yes >> 1. Stop vehicle.
2. Go to "cruise Test-Part 2".
No >> Go to "15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D4 - D3)". Continue ROAD TEST.

Cruise Test-Part 2
1. CHECK STARTING GEAR (D1) POSITION
1. Confirm gear selector lever is in D position.





2. Accelerate vehicle by half throttle again.
3. Does vehicle start from D1?
Read gear position.
Yes or No
Yes >>GO TO 2.
No >> Go to "16. Vehicle Does Not Start From D1". Continue ROAD TEST.

2. CHECK SHIFT UP AND SHIFT DOWN (D3 TO D4 TO D2)
1. Accelerate vehicle to 80 km/h (50 MPH) as shown in illustration.





2. Release accelerator pedal and then quickly depress it fully.





3. Does A/T shift from D4 to D2 as soon as accelerator pedal is depressed fully?
Read gear position and throttle opening.
Yes or No
Yes >> GO TO 3.
No >> Go to "9. A/T Does Not Shift D1 - D2 or Does Not Kickdown D4 - D2". Continue ROAD TEST.

3.CHECK SHIFT UP (D2 TO D3)
Does A/T shift from D2 to D3 at the specified speed?
Read -tear position, throttle opening and vehicle speed.
Specified speed when shifting from D2 to D3: Refer to "Shift Schedule".
Yes or No
Yes >>GO TO 4.
No >> Go to "10. A/T Does Not Shift D2 - D3". Continue ROAD TEST.

4. CHECK SHIFT UP (D3 TO D4) AND ENGINE BRAKE
Release accelerator pedal after shifting from D2 to D3.
Does A/T shift from D3 to D4 and does vehicle decelerate by engine brake?





Read gear position, throttle opening and vehicle speed.
Yes or No
Yes >> 1. Stop vehicle.
2. Go to "Cruise Test-Part 3".
No >> Go to "11. A/T Does Not Shift D3 - D4". Continue ROAD TEST.

Cruise Test-Part 3
1. VEHICLE SPEED (D4) POSITION
1. Confirm gear selector lever is in D position.





2. Using half-throttle, accelerate vehicle until it shifts into D4.





3. Release accelerator pedal.
4. Move gear selector lever from D position to 3 position while driving in D4.
5. Does A/T shift from D4 to 3?





Read gear position and vehicle speed.
Yes or No
Yes >>GO T0 2.
No >> Go to "17. A/T Does Not Shift: D4 - 3(3), When A/T Selector Lever D - 3". Continue ROAD TEST.

2. CHECK ENGINE BRAKE





Does vehicle decelerate by engine brake?
Yes or No
Yes >> GO TO 3.
No >> Go to "15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D4 - D3 )". Continue ROAD TEST.

3. CHECK SHIFT DOWN (3[3] TO 2[2])
1. Move selector lever from 3 to 2 position while driving in 3(3).





2. Does A/T shift from 3(3) to 2(2)?
Read gear position.
Yes or No
Yes >>GO TO 4.
No >> Go to "18. A/T Does Not Shift 3(3) - 2(2), When Selector Lever 3 - 2 Position". Continue ROAD TEST.

4.CHECK ENGINE BRAKE





Does vehicle decelerate by engine brake? Yes or No
Yes >> GO TO 5.
No >> Go to "15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D4 - D3 )". Continue ROAD TEST.

5. CHECK SHIFT DOWN (2(2) TO 1(1) )
1. Move selector lever from 2 to 1 position while driving in 2(2).





2. Does A/T shift from 2(2) to 1(1) position?
Read gear position.
Yes or No
Yes >> GO TO 6.
No >> Go to "19. A/T Does Not Shift 2(2) - 1(1), When Selector Lever 2 - 1 Position". Continue ROAD TEST.

6.CHECK ENGINE BRAKE





Does vehicle decelerate by engine brake?
Yes or No
Yes>> 1.Stop vehicle.
2.Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to "TCM SELF DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)".
No >> Go to "20. Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake". Continue ROAD TEST.