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Pressure Test

Special Tools Required 

NOTE:
  • Disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF switch
  • VSA DTC(s) may come on during the test-drive If the VSA DTC(s) come on, clear the DTC(s) with the HDS
  1. Make sure the transmission fluid is filled to the proper level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK )
  2. With SH-AWD Raise the vehicle on a lift, make sure it is securely supported, and allow all four wheels to rotate freely

    Without SH-AWD Block the rear wheels and raise the front of the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to rotate freely, or raise the vehicle on a lift

  3. Remove the splash shield
  4. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
    G05990749Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
  6. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM, and go to the A/T Data List If it does not, go to DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
  7. Connect the A/T oil pressure gauge to the line pressure inspection port (A) Do not allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the hole while connecting the A/T oil pressure gauge
    Fig 2: Identifying Line Pressure Inspection Port
    G00504543Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on)
  9. Measure the line pressure at the line pressure inspection port (A) while holding the engine speed at 2,000 rpm with the shift lever in P or N
    NOTE: Higher pressure may be indicated if measurements are made in the shift lever position other than P or N
    FLUID PRESSURE SPECIFICATION

    Pressure Fluid Pressure
    Standard Service Limit
    Line (A) 950-1,010 kPa (9 7-10 3 kgf/cm2 , 140-146 psi) 900 kPa (9 2 kgf/cm2 , 130 psi)
  10. Turn the engine off, then disconnect the oil pressure gauge from the line pressure inspection port
  11. Install the sealing bolt to the line pressure inspection port with a new sealing washer, and tighten the bolt to 18 N m (1 8 kgf m, 13 lbf ft) Do not reuse the old sealing washer
  12. Connect the A/T oil pressure gauge to the 1st clutch pressure inspection port (B) and the 1st-hold clutch pressure inspection port (C)
    Fig 3: Identifying 1st Clutch Pressure Inspection Port And 1st-Hold Clutch Pressure Inspection Port
    G05990751Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the air cleaner (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ), and connect the oil pressure gauge to the 2nd clutch pressure inspection port (D), then temporarily install the air cleaner
    Fig 4: Identifying 2nd Clutch Pressure Inspection Port
    G05990752Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Start the engine, and shift to S
  15. Shift to 1st gear by pressing the paddle shifter - (downshift switch), make sure the transmission is in 1st gear, and measure the 1st clutch pressure (B) and the 1st-hold clutch pressure (C) while holding the engine speed at 2,000 rpm.
  16. Upshift to 2nd gear by pressing the paddle shifter + (upshift switch), and measure the 2nd clutch pressure (D) while holding the engine speed at 2,000 rpm.
    FLUID PRESSURE SPECIFICATION

    Pressure Fluid Pressure
    Standard Service Limit
    1st clutch (B) 2nd clutch (D) 940-1,020 kPa (9 6-10 4 kgf/cm2 , 140-148 psi) 890 kPa (9 1 kgf/cm2 , 130 psi)
    1st-hold clutch (C) 680-760 kPa (6 9-7 7 kgf/cm2 , 100-110 psi) 630 kPa (6 4 kgf/cm2 , 91 psi)
  17. Turn the engine off, remove the air cleaner assembly, then disconnect the A/T oil pressure gauge from the 2nd clutch pressure inspection port
  18. Disconnect the A/T oil pressure gauge from the 1st clutch pressure and the 1st-hold clutch pressure inspection ports
  19. Install the sealing bolts in the 1st clutch pressure, the 1st-hold clutch pressure, and the 2nd clutch pressure inspection ports with new sealing washers, and tighten the bolts to 18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft). Do not reuse the old sealing washers.
  20. Connect the A/T oil pressure gauge to the 3rd clutch pressure inspection port (E) and the 5th clutch pressure inspection port (G).
    Fig 5: Identifying 3rd Clutch Pressure Inspection Port And 5th Clutch Pressure Inspection Port
    G05990753Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Remove the air cleaner (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ), then remove the harness clamp (A) from its bracket (B)
    Fig 6: Harness Clamp And Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G05990754Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Remove the bolt (C) securing the harness cover (D), and remove the harness cover from its bracket (E), then temporarily install the air cleaner
  23. Connect the A/T oil pressure gauge to the 4th clutch pressure inspection port (F)
  24. Start the engine, and shift to S
  25. Upshift to 3rd gear by pressing the paddle shifter + (upshift switch), make sure the transmission is in 3rd gear, and measure the 3rd clutch pressure (E) while holding the engine speed at 2,000 rpm.
  26. Upshift to 4th gear by pressing the paddle shifter + , make sure the transmission is in 4th gear, and measure the 4th clutch pressure (F) while holding the engine speed at 2,000 rpm.
  27. Upshift to 5th gear by pressing the paddle shifter + , make sure the transmission is in 5th gear, and measure the 5th clutch pressure (G) while holding the engine speed at 2,000 rpm.
    FLUID PRESSURE SPECIFICATION

    Pressure Fluid Pressure
    Standard Service Limit
    3rd clutch (E)
    4th clutch (F)
    5th clutch (G)    		 940-1,020 kPa (9 6-10 4 kgf/cm2 , 140-148 psi) 890 kPa (9 1 kgf/cm2 , 130 psi)
  28. Bring the engine back to an idle, then apply the brake pedal to stop the wheels from rotating
  29. Shift to R, then release the brake pedal. Measure the 5th clutch pressure while holding the engine speed at 2,000 rpm.
    FLUID PRESSURE SPECIFICATION

    Pressure Fluid Pressure
    Standard Service Limit
    5th clutch (G)in R 940-1,020 kPa (9 6-10 4 kgf/cm2 , 140-148 psi) 890 kPa (9 1 kgf/cm2 , 130 psi)
  30. Turn the engine off, then disconnect the A/T oil pressure gauge from the 3rd, 4th, and 5th clutch pressure inspection ports
  31. Install the sealing bolts in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th clutch pressure inspection ports with new sealing washers, and tighten the bolts to 18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft). Do not reuse the old sealing washers.
  32. If any of the pressures are out of the service limit, refer to the problems and probable causes listed in the table
    PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

    Problem Probable causes
    No or low line pressure
    • Torque converter
    • ATF pump
    • Regulator valve
    • Torque converter check valve
    • Clogged ATF strainer
    No or low 1st clutch pressure
    • 1st clutch
    • O-rings
    No or low 2nd clutch pressure
    • 2nd clutch
    • O-rings
    No or low 3rd clutch pressure
    • 3rd clutch
    • O-rings
    No or low 4th clutch pressure
    • 4th clutch
    • O-rings
    No or low 5th clutch pressure
    • 5th clutch
    • O-rings
    No or low 5th clutch pressure in R
    • Servo valve
    • 5th clutch
    • O-rings
    No or low 1st-hold clutch pressure
    • 1st-hold clutch
    • O-rings
  33. Install the harness cover on its bracket, and secure it with the bolt
  34. Install the harness clamp on its bracket
  35. Install the air clamp assembly
  36. Install the splash shield
  37. Check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK )
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