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Road Test

  1. Apply the parking brake, and block all four wheels.
  2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
  3. 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) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
    Fig 1: Identifying DLC Under Driver's Side Of Dashboard
    G08066429Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  7. 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 ).
  8. Prepare the HDS to take a HIGH SPEED SNAP SHOT (refer to the HDS user's guide for more details if needed):
    • Select the 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 1.4 V.
    • Set the Record Time to 60 seconds.
    • Set the Trigger Point to (Negative) - 30 seconds.
  9. Find a suitable level road. When you are ready to do the test, press OK with the HDS.
  10. Accelerate quickly until APP Sensor A reads 1.5 V. Maintain a steady throttle until the transmission shifts to 6th gear, then slow the vehicle and come to a stop.
  11. Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded, or increase the recording time setting as necessary, and repeat step  10.
  12. Adjust the parameter setting to 2.18 V. Test-drive the vehicle again. Accelerate quickly until APP Sensor A reads 2.28 V. Maintain a steady throttle until the transmission shifts to 6th gear (or a reasonable speed), then slow the vehicle and come to a stop.
  13. Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded, or increase the recording time setting as necessary, and repeat step  12.
  14. Accelerate quickly until the accelerator pedal is to the floor. Maintain a steady pedal until the transmission shifts to 5th gear, then slow to a stop, and save the snapshot.
    NOTE: Only perform the full throttle test pass the 2-3 shift if road conditions and local law/regulations allow it.
  15. Review each snapshot individually, and compare the Shift Control, APP Sensor A (V), and the Vehicle Speed to the following table:
    UPSHIFT: D POSITION (WITH SH-AWD)

    APP Sensor A (V): 1.5 V 
    1st → 2nd 6 - 7 mph (9 - 11 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 11 - 14 mph (18 - 22 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 21 - 23 mph (33 - 37 km/h)
    4th → 5th 27 - 31 mph (43 - 49 km/h)
    5th → 6th 41 - 44 mph (65 - 71 km/h)
    Lock-up ON 3 - 5 mph (4 - 8 km/h)
    APP Sensor A (V): 2.28 V 
    1st → 2nd 14 - 17 mph (23 - 27 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 29 - 33 mph (47 - 53 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 46 - 49 mph (73 - 79 km/h)
    4th → 5th 65 - 69 mph (104 - 110 km/h)
    5th → 6th 90 - 94 mph (144 - 150 km/h)
    Lock-up ON 5 - 8 mph (8 - 12 km/h)
    Fully - opened throttle APP Sensor A (V): 4.5 V 
    1st → 2nd 41 - 44 mph (65 - 71 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 67 - 71 mph (107 - 113 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 95 - 99 mph (152 - 158 km/h)
    4th → 5th 112 - 116 mph (179 - 185 km/h)
    Lock-up ON 10 - 14 mph (16 - 22 km/h)
    DOWNSHIFT: D POSITION (WITH SH-AWD)

    APP Sensor A (V): 1.5 V 
    Lock-up OFF 1 - 4 mph (2 - 6 km/h)
    6th → 5th 38 - 41 mph (60 - 66 km/h)
    5th → 4th 25 - 29 mph (40 - 46 km/h)
    4th → 3rd 17 - 19 mph (27 - 31 km/h)
    2nd → 1st 4 - 7 mph (7 - 11 km/h)
    APP Sensor A (V): 2.28 V 
    Lock-up OFF 1 - 4 mph (2 - 6 km/h)
    6th → 5th 58 - 61 mph (92 - 98 km/h)
    5th → 4th 36 - 39 mph (57 - 63 km/h)
    4th → 3rd 21 - 25 mph (34 - 40 km/h)
    3rd → 2nd 11 - 14 mph (17 - 23 km/h)
    2nd → 1st 4 - 7 mph (7 - 11 km/h)
    Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A (V): 4.5 V 
    Lock-up OFF 1 - 4 mph (2 - 6 km/h)
    5th → 4th 104 - 108 mph (167 - 173 km/h)
    4th → 3rd 75 - 79 mph (120 - 126 km/h)
    3rd → 2nd 51 - 54 mph (81 - 87 km/h)
    2nd → 1st 25 - 28 mph (40 - 44 km/h)
    UPSHIFT: D POSITION (WITHOUT SH - AWD)

    APP Sensor A (V): 1.5 V 
    1st → 2nd 6 - 7 mph (9 - 11 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 11 - 14 mph (18 - 22 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 21 - 23 mph (33 - 37 km/h)
    4th → 5th 27 - 31 mph (43 - 49 km/h)
    5th → 6th 41 - 44 mph (65 - 71 km/h)
    Lock-up ON 3 - 5 mph (4 - 8 km/h)
    APP Sensor A (V): 2.28 V 
    1st → 2nd 16 - 24 mph (25 - 38 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 31 - 43 mph (50 - 69 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 48 - 61 mph (76 - 98 km/h)
    4th → 5th 67 - 87 mph (107 - 139 km/h)
    5th → 6th 92 - 118 mph (147 - 188 km/h)
    Lock-up ON 5 - 8 mph (8 - 12 km/h)
    Fully - opened throttle APP Sensor A (V): 4.5 V 
    1st → 2nd 41 - 44 mph (65 - 71 km/h)
    2nd → 3rd 67 - 71 mph (107 - 113 km/h)
    3rd → 4th 95 - 99 mph (152 - 158 km/h)
    Lock-up ON 10 - 14 mph (16 - 22 km/h)
    DOWNSHIFT: D POSITION (WITHOUT SH - AWD)

    APP Sensor A (V): 1.5 V 
    Lock-up OFF 1 - 4 mph (2 - 6 km/h)
    6th → 5th 38 - 41 mph (60 - 66 km/h)
    5th → 4th 25 - 29 mph (40 - 46 km/h)
    4th → 3rd 17 - 19 mph (27 - 31 km/h)
    3rd → 1st 4 - 7 mph (7 - 11 km/h)
    APP Sensor A (V): 2.28 V 
    Lock-up OFF 1 - 4 mph (2 - 6 km/h)
    6th → 5th 58 - 61 mph (92 - 98 km/h)
    5th → 4th 36 - 39 mph (57 - 63 km/h)
    4th → 3rd 21 - 25 mph (34 - 40 km/h)
    3rd → 2nd 11 - 14 mph (17 - 23 km/h)
    2nd → 1st 4 - 7 mph (7 - 11 km/h)
    Fully - opened throttle APP Sensor A (V): 4.5 V 
    Lock-up OFF 1 - 4 mph (2 - 6 km/h)
    5th → 4th 104 - 108 mph (167 - 173 km/h)
    4th → 3rd 75 - 79 mph (120 - 126 km/h)
    3rd → 2nd 51 - 54 mph (81 - 87 km/h)
    2nd → 1st 25 - 28 mph (40 - 44 km/h)
  16. Drive the vehicle in 5th or 6th 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.
  17. Shift to R, accelerate from a stop at full throttle momentarily, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
  18. 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 if the brake is released.
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