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Road Test

  1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
  2. Apply the parking brake, and block both the rear wheels.
  3. 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.
  4. Repeat step 3 in all shift lever positions.
  5. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A), and go to the A/T DATA LIST.
    Fig 1: Locating DLC
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  6. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (PART 2) ).
  7. Prepare the HDS to take a HIGH SPEED SNAPSHOT (refer to the HDS user's guide for more details if needed):
    • Select High Speed Snapshot.
    • Select these parameters:
      • Vehicle Speed
      • Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed
      • Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed (rpm)
      • Engine Speed
      • Relative TP Sensor
      • APP Sensor A (V)
      • ATF Temp Sensor (V)
      • Battery Voltage
      • Shift Control
      • Brake Switch
    • Set the Trigger Type to Parameter.
    • Adjust the Parameter setting to APP Sensor A above 0.76 V.
    • Set the recording time to 60 seconds.
    • Set the Trigger point to -30 seconds.
  8. Find a suitable level road. When you are ready to do the test, press OK on the HDS.
  9. Monitor the HDS and accelerate quickly until the APP Sensor A reads 0.76 V. Maintain a steady throttle until the transmission shifts to 5th gear, then slow the vehicle and come to a stop.
  10. Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded or increase the recording time setting as necessary and repeat step 9.
  11. Adjust the Parameter setting to 2.32 V. Retest-drive the vehicle. While monitoring the HDS, accelerate quickly until the APP Sensor A reads 2.32 V. Maintain a steady throttle until the transmission shifts to 5th gear (or reasonable speed), then slow the vehicle and come to a stop.
  12. Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded or increase the recording time setting as necessary and repeat step 11.
  13. 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.
  14. Review each snapshot individually and compare the Shift Control, the APP Sensor A voltage, and Vehicle Speed to the following table.

    Upshift: D position (J32A3 engine) 

    D POSITION (J32A3 ENGINE) REFERENCE

    APP Sensor A voltage: 0.76 V 
    1st → 2nd 8-12 mph (8-12 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 14-18 mph (23-29 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 22-28 mph (35-45 km/h)
    4th → 5th 40-48 mph (64-77 km/h)
    Lock-up ON 45-51 mph (72-82 km/h)
    APP Sensor A voltage: 2.32 V 
    1st → 2nd 21-25 mph (34-40 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 38-46 mph (61-74 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 59-67 mph (95-108 km/h)
    4th → 5th 83-93 mph (134-150 km/h)
    Lock-up ON 83-93 mph (134-150 km/h)
    Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A voltage: 4.65 V 
    1st → 2nd 35-41 mph (55-66 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 63-71 mph (101-114 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 95-105 mph (153-169 km/h)

    Upshift: D position (J35A8 engine) 

    D POSITION (J35A8 ENGINE) REFERENCE

    APP Sensor A voltage: 0.76 V 
    1st → 2nd 7-11 mph (11-18 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 14-18 mph (23-29 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 23-29 mph (37-47 km/h)
    4th → 5th 42-50 mph (68-80 km/h)
    Lock-up ON 44-50 mph (71-80 km/h)
    APP Sensor A voltage: 2.32 V 
    1st → 2nd 22-26 mph (35-42 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 39-47 mph (63-76 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 62-70 mph (100-113 km/h)
    4th → 5th 84-94 mph (135-151 km/h)
    Lock-up ON 93-103 mph (150-166 km/h)
    Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A voltage: 4.65 V 
    1st → 2nd 35-41 mph (55-66 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 63-71 mph (101-114 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 95-105 mph (153-169 km/h)

    Downshift: D position (J32A3 engine) 

    D POSITION (J32A3 ENGINE) REFERENCE

    APP Sensor A voltage: 0.76 V 
    Lock-up OFF 43-49 mph (69-79 km/h)
    5th → 4th 35-41 mph (56-66 km/h)
    4th → 3rd 16-20 mph (26-32 km/h)
    3rd → 2nd 6-10 mph (10-16 km/h)
    APP Sensor A voltage: 2.32 V 
    Lock-up OFF 72-80 mph (116-129 km/h)
    Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A voltage: 4.65 V 
    5th → 4th 144-156 mph (232-251 km/h)
    4th → 3rd 81-91 mph (130-146 km/h)
    3rd → 2nd 52-58 mph (84-93 km/h)
    2nd → 1st 26-32 mph (42-51 km/h)

    Downshift: D position (J35A8 engine) 

    D POSITION (J35A8 ENGINE) REFERENCE

    APP Sensor A voltage: 0.76 V 
    Lock-up OFF 42-48 mph (68-77 km/h)
    5th → 4th 35-41 mph (56-66 km/h)
    4th → 3rd 16-20 mph (26-32 km/h)
    3rd → 2nd 6-10 mph (10-16 km/h)
    APP Sensor A voltage: 2.32 V 
    Lock-up OFF 70-78 mph (113-126 km/h)
    Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A voltage: 4.65 V 
    5th → 4th 144-156 mph (231-251 km/h)
    4th → 3rd 81-91 mph (130-146 km/h)
    3rd → 2nd 52-58 mph (84-93 km/h)
    2nd → 1st 26-32 mph (42-51 km/h)
  15. Drive the vehicle in 4th or 5th gear in M, then shift to 2nd gear. The vehicle should immediately begin to slow down from engine braking.
  16. Shift to R, accelerate from a stop at full throttle momentarily, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
  17. Park the vehicle on an upward slope (about 16-degrees), apply the brake, and shift into P. Release the brake; the vehicle should not move.
    NOTE: Always use the parking 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.
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