Road Test

Special Tools Required 

Backprobe set 07SAZ-001000A (Two required)

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Apply the parking brake, and block both rear wheels. Start the engine, then shift to the D position while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal, and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
3. Repeat the same test in the D3 position.
4. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A), and go to the A/T data list; then go to step  6. If you don't have a HDS, go to step 5.
   Fig 1: Connecting HDS To DLC

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5. Remove the dashboard lower cover (A) under the glove box (B) to expose the PCM connectors (C).
   Fig 2: Removing Dashboard Lower Cover Under Glove Box To Expose PCM Connectors

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6. Connect a digital multimeter (A) and the special tools (B) to check voltage between PCM connector terminals A15 (+) and A24 (-) (2002-2004 models), A29 (+) and A9 (-) (2005-2006 models).
   Fig 3: Connecting Digital Multimeter And Special Tools

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   2002-2004 models: 

   Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals (2002-2004 Models)

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   2005-2006 models: 

   Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals (2005-2006 Models)

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7. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the D position, check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage. While driving, check that the shift points occur at the proper speeds by monitoring the throttle position sensor voltage and comparing your shift point speeds and voltage to those in the table. (The throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening.)

   D position Upshift 

   D POSITION UPSHIFT SPECIFICATION
   
   

   Throttle	Opening Unit of Speed	1st --> 2nd	2nd --> 3rd	3rd --> 4th	4th --> 5th
   Throttle position sensor voltage: 0.8 V	mph	9-12	20-23	29-33	39-44
   	km/h	15-19	32-37	46-53	62-71
   Throttle position sensor voltage: 2.25 V	mph	20-24	37-42	58-64	103-113
   	km/h	32-38	60-68	94-103	165-182
   Fully-opened throttle. throttle position sensor voltage: 4.5 V	mph	35-41	65-74	104-114	---
   	km/h	57-65	105-118	168-185	---

   Downshift 

   DOWNSHIFT SPECIFICATION
   
   

   Throttle Opening	Unit of Speed	5th --> 4th	4th --> 3rd	3rd --> 2nd	2nd --> 1st
   Throttle position sensor voltage: 0.8 V	mph	30-35	19-22	5-8 (3rd --> 1st)
   	km/h	49-57	30-35	8-13 (3rd --> 1st)
   Fully-opened throttle, throttle position sensor voltage: 4.5 V	mph	116-128	85-95	54-61	28-33
   	km/h	187-206	137-153	87-98	44-52

   Lock up ON and OFF 

   (Schedule of shift solenoid valve E turned ON and OFF)

   THROTTLE OPENING SPECIFICATION
   
   

   Throttle Opening	Unit of Speed	Lock up ON	Lock up OFF
   Throttle position sensor voltage: 0.8 V	mph	48-55	47-53
   	km/h	78-88	76-86
   Throttle position sensor voltage: 2.25 V	mph	108-119	66-75
   	km/h	174-191	107-120
   Fully-opened throttle, throttle position sensor voltage: 4.5 V	mph	---	108-118
   	km/h	---	173-190

8. Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmission is in 4th gear, then shift to 2nd gear. The vehicle should immediately begin slow down from engine braking.
9. Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage in the R position. Accelerate from a stop at full throttle, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
10. Test in the P (Parking) Position.

    Park the vehicle on aslope (about 16°), apply the brake, and shift into the P position. Release the brake; the vehicle should not move.

    NOTE: Always use the brake to hold the vehicle, when stopped on an incline in gear. Depending on the grade of the incline, the vehicle could roll backwards if the brake is released.