Road Test

Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on)
With SH-AWD Apply the parking brake, and block all four wheels

Without SH-AWD Apply the parking brake, and block both rear wheels

Start the engine, then shift to the 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) located under the driver's side of the dashboard

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM, and go to the A/T Data List If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
Prepare the HDS to take a HIGH SPEED SNAPSHOT (refer to the for more details if needed)
- Select High Speed icon
- Select these parameters - Vehicle Speed
  - Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed (rpm)
  - Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed (rpm)
  - Engine Speed
  - TP Sensor
  - APP Sensor A (V)
  - ETR
  - Battery Voltage
  - Shift Control
  - Brake Switch
- Set the Trigger Type to Parameter
- Adjust the Parameter setting to APP Sensor A above 1 65 V (with SH-AWD), 1 4 V (without SH-AWD)
- 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 with the HDS
Monitor the HDS, and accelerate quickly until the APP Sensor A reads 1 75 V (with SH-AWD), 1 5 V (without SH-AWD) 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 10
Adjust the parameter setting to 2.4 V (with SH-AWD), 2.6V (without SH-AWD) Test-drive the vehicle again While monitoring the HDS, accelerate quickly until the APP Sensor A reads 2.5V (with SH-AWD), 2.7V (without SH-AWD) Maintain a steady throttle until the transmission shifts to 5th gear (or a 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 12
Accelerate quickly until the accelerator pedal is to the floor Maintain a steady pedal until the transmission shifts to 4th 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 following the table

Upshift D Position (with SH-AWD)

UPSHIFT D POSITION CHART

APP Sensor A voltage 1.75V
1st → 2nd	9-12 mph (15-19 km/h)
2nd → 3rd	16-19 mph (25-31 km/h)
3rd → 4th	25-30 mph (40-48 km/h)
4th → 5th	42-48 mph (67-77 km/h)
Lock-up ON	48-53 mph (76-84 km/h)
APP Sensor A voltage: 2.5V
1st → 2nd	21-25 mph (34-40 km/h)
2nd → 3rd	43-49 mph (69-79 km/h)
3rd → 4th	74-81 mph (118-130 km/h)
4th → 5th	105-114 mph (168-182 km/h)
Lock--up ON	105-114 mph (168-182 km/h)
Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A voltage 4.5V
1st → 2nd	33-39 mph (53-63 km/h)
2nd → 3rd	62-69 mph (99-111 km/h)
3rd → 4th	95-105 mph (152-168 km/h)
Lock--up ON	120-130 mph (192-208 km/h)

Downshift. D Position (with SH-AWD)

DOWNSHIFT D POSITION CHART

APP Sensor A voltage 1.75 V
Lock-up OFF	44-49 mph (71-79 km/h)
5th → 4th	34-41 mph (55-65 km/h)
4th → 3rd	18-22 mph (29-35 km/h)
3rd → 1st	8-11 mph (12-18 km/h)
APP Sensor A voltage 2.5 V
Lock-up OFF	71-79 mph (114-126 km/h)
Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A voltage 4.5 V
Lock-up OFF	114-124 mph (182-198 km/h)
5th → 4th	108-118 mph (172-188 km/h)
4th → 3rd	82-91 mph (131-145 km/h)
3rd → 2nd	51-59 mph (82-94 km/h)
2nd → 1st	25-31 mph (40-50 km/h)

Upshift D Position (without SH-AWD)

UPSHIFT D POSITION CHART

APP Sensor A voltage 1.5 V
1st → 2nd	9-12 mph (15-19 km/h)
2nd → 3rd	14-18 mph (22-28 km/h)
3rd → 4th	23-28 mph (36-44 km/h)
4th → 5th	41-48 mph (66-76 km/h)
Lock-up ON	44-49 mph (71-79 km/h)
APP Sensor A voltage. 2.7 V
1st → 2nd	21-25 mph (34-40 km/h)
2nd → 3rd	39-45 mph (62-72 km/h)
3rd → 4th	59-66 mph (94-106 km/h)
4th → 5th	84-93 mph (134-148 km/h)
Lock-up ON	96-104 mph (153-167 km/h)
Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A voltage. 4.5 V
1st → 2nd	35-41 mph (56-66 km/h)
2nd → 3rd	63-71 mph (101-113 km/h)
3rd → 4th	95-105 mph (152-168 km/h)
Lock-up ON	120-130 mph (192-208 km/h)

Downshift D Position (without SH-AWD)

DOWNSHIFT D POSITION CHART

APP Sensor A voltage 1.5 V
Lock-up OFF	43-48 mph (68-76 km/h)
5th → 4th	34-41 mph (55-65 km/h)
4th → 3rd	16-20 mph (26-32 km/h)
3rd → 1st	8-12 mph (13-19 km/h)
APP Sensor A voltage. 2.7V
Lock-up OFF	71-79 mph (114-126 km/h)
Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A voltage 4.5 V
Lock-up OFF	114-124 mph (182-198 km/h)
5th → 4th	101-111 mph (162-178 km/h)
4th → 3rd	81-90 mph (130-144 km/h)
3rd → 2nd	53-60 mph (84-96 km/h)
2nd → 1st	26-33 mph (42-52 km/h)

Drive the vehicle in 4th or 5th gear in S with the sequential sportshift mode, then decelerate and downshift to 2nd gear The vehicle should immediately begin to slow down from the engine braking, then slow to a stop
Shift to R, accelerate from a stop at full throttle momentarily, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage
Park the vehicle on an upward slope (about 16 degrees), apply the parking 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