Road Test

Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
Apply the parking brake, and block all four wheels. Start the engine, then shift to D while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal, and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
Repeat step 2 in all shift lever positions.
Connect the HDS to the DLC (A), and go to the A/T data list. If the HDS does not communicate with the PCM, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Prepare the HDS to take a HIGH SPEED SNAPSHOT (refer to the HDS user's guide for more details if needed):
- Select High Speed icon.
- Select these parameters:
  - Vehicle Speed
  - Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed
  - Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed (rpm)
  - Engine Speed
  - Relative TP Sensor
  - APP Sensor A
  - ATF Temp Sensor
  - Battery Voltage
  - Shift Control
  - Brake Switch
- Set the Trigger Type to Parameter.
- Adjust the Parameter setting to APP Sensor A above 1.2 V.
- Set the recording time to 60 seconds.
- Set the trigger point to -30 seconds.
Find a suitable level road. When you are ready to do the test, press OK on the HDS.
Monitor the HDS and accelerate quickly until APP Sensor A reads 1.2 V. Maintain a steady throttle until the transmission shifts to 5th gear, then slow the vehicle and come to a stop.
Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded or increase the recording time setting as necessary and repeat step 7.
Adjust the parameter setting to 2.49 V. Test-drive the vehicle again. While monitoring the HDS, accelerate quickly until APP Sensor A reads 2.49 V. Maintain a steady throttle until the transmission shifts to 5th gear (or reasonable speed), then slow the vehicle and come to a stop.
Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded or increase the recording time setting as necessary and repeat step 9.
Accelerate quickly until the accelerator pedal is to the floor. Maintain a steady pedal until the transmission shifts to 3rd gear, then slow to a stop, and save the snapshot.

Review each snapshot individually, and compare the Shift Command, the APP Sensor A voltage, and the Vehicle Speed to the following table.

Upshift: D Position

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

APP sensor voltage: 1.2V
1st→2nd	9-13 mph (16-20 km/h)
2nd→3rd	17-21 mph (28-34 km/h)
3rd→4th	25-31 mph (40-48 km/h)
4th→5th	40-48 mph (65-75 km/h)
Lock-up ON	47-53 mph (76-84 km/h)
APP sensor voltage: 2.49 V
1st→2nd	22-26 mph (36-42 km/h)
2nd→3rd	45-53 mph (73-83 km/h)
3rd→4th	70-78 mph (113-125 km/h)
4th→5th	99-109 mph (159-175 km/h)
Lock-up ON	100-110 mph (160-176 km/h)
Fully-opened throttle APP sensor voltage: 4.42 V
1st→2nd	36-42 mph (57-67 km/h)
2nd→3rd	65-73 mph (104-116 km/h)
3rd→4th	99-109 mph (158-174 km/h)

Downshift: D Position (reference)

VOLTAGE REFERENCE

APP sensor A voltage: 1.2 V
Lock-up OFF	44-50 mph (71-79 km/h)
5th→4th	35-41 mph (55-65 km/h)
4th→3rd	17-21 mph (28-34 km/h)
3rd→2nd	7-11 mph (11-17 km/h)
APP sensor A voltage: 2.49 V
Lock-up OFF	65-73 mph (104-116 km/h)
Fully-opened throttle APP sensor A voltage: 4.42 V
5th→4th	128-140 mph (206-224 km/h)
4th→3rd	78-88 mph (126-140 km/h)
3rd→2nd	54-58 mph (87-99 km/h)
3rd→1st	26-32 mph (42-52 km/h)

Drive the vehicle in 4th or 5th gear in the sequential sportshift mode in M, then downshift to 2nd gear. The vehicle should immediately begin to slow down from engine braking.
Shift to R. Then, from a full stop, accelerate to full throttle, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
Park the vehicle on a slope (about 16 degrees), apply the brake, and shift into P. 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.