Road Test

Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
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.
Connect the HDS to the DLC (A), and go to the A/T data list.

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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 accelerator pedal position sensor voltage with the HDS and comparing your shift point speeds and voltage to those in the table. (The accelerator pedal position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening.)

Upshift: D position

GEAR POSITION AND VEHICLE SPEED TABLE - UPSHIFT (D POSITION)

Accelerator pedal position sensor A voltage: 1.02 V
1st --> 2nd	9-12 mph (14-19 km/h)
2nd --> 3rd	19-22 mph (30-35 km/h)
3rd --> 4th	30-34 mph (48-54 km/h)
4th -->5th	45-50 mph (73-81 km/h)
Lock-up ON	41-48 mph (66-78 km/h)
Accelerator pedal position sensor A voltage: 2.58 V
1st --> 2nd	23-27 mph (37-44 km/h)
2nd --> 3rd	42-47 mph (68-76 km/h)
3rd --> 4th	65-71 mph (105-115 km/h)
4th --> 5th	90-100 mph (145-161 km/h)
Lock-up ON	91-101 mph (147-163 km/h)
Fully-opened throttle Accelerator pedal position sensor A voltage: 4.65 V
1st --> 2nd	36-41 mph (58-66 km/h)
2nd --> 3rd	60-68 mph (97-110 km/h)
3rd --> 4th	92-103 mph (148-166 km/h)
4th --> 5th	-
Lock-up ON	122-134 mph (196-216 km/h)

Downshift: D position

GEAR POSITION AND VEHICLE SPEED TABLE - DOWNSHIFT (D POSITION)

Accelerator pedal position sensor A voltage: 1.02 V
Lock-up OFF	40-47 mph (65-75 km/h)
5th --> 4th	29-34 mph (46-54 km/h)
4th --> 3rd	17-19 mph (27-31 km/h)
3rd --> 1st	6-9 mph (10-15 km/h)
Accelerator pedal position sensor A voltage: 2.58 V
Lock-up OFF	76-86 mph (123-138 km/h)
Fully-opened throttle Accelerator pedal position sensor A voltage: 4.65 V
Lock-up OFF	107-117 mph (172-188 km/h)
5th --> 4th	143-155 mph (230-250 km/h)
4th --> 3rd	79-89 mph (127-143 km/h)
3rd --> 2nd	52-58 mph (84-93 km/h)
2nd --> 1st	27-30 mph (43-49 km/h)

Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmission is in 4th or 5th, then shift from the D position to the L position. The vehicle should immediately begin slowing down from engine braking.
Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage in the following positions.
L (1st Gear and 2nd Gear) Position

Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage.

R (Reverse) Position

Accelerate from a stop at full throttle, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
Test in P (Park) Position.
Park the vehicle on a slope (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.