Stall Test

This test is performed to determine if there is slippage of the friction elements or malfunction of the hydraulic components.




Preparation

WARNING:
- Never unscrew the radiator cap while the engine Is hot
- Wrap a thick cloth around the cap when loosening.

1. Engage the parking brake and put wheel chocks at the front and rear of each wheel.
2. Warm the engine thoroughly to raise the ATF temperature to operating level (60 - 70 °C, 140 - 158 °F).
3. Check, and correct as necessary, the engine coolant, engine oil, and ATF levels before testing.
4. Connect a tachometer to the engine.




Procedure
1. Start the engine.
2. Check the idle speed and ignition timing in P range.

Idle speed:
B6 SOHC 70 - 800 rpm
K8 DOHC 640 - 700 rpm

Ignition timing (BTDC): 9 - 11 °
(TEN terminal of diagnosis connector grounded)

3. Shift the selector lever to R range.

CAUTION: Perform steps 4 and 5 within five (5) seconds to prevent possible transaxle damage.

4. Firmly depress the foot brake with the left foot, and gently depress the accelerator pedal with the right.
5. When the engine speed no longer increases, quickly read its speed and release the accelerator.

CAUTION: Idling for at least one (1) minute cools the ATF and prevents its deterioration.

6. Move the selector lever to N range and let the engine idle for at least one (1) minute.

CAUTION: Allow sufficient cooling time between each stall test.

7. Perform stall tests for the remaining ranges in the same manner.
1. D range
2. S range
3. L range

Engine stall speed:
B6 SOHC 2,300 - 2,600 rpm
K8 DOHC 2,350 - 2,550 rpm

NOTE: The stall test can be performed with the EC-AT Tester in place of a tachometer.

Drum stall speed Indication: 0 rpm

Evaluation Of Stall Test:

Evaluation Of Stall Test