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Transaxle Drive Cycle Test

NOTE:
  • The Transaxle Drive Cycle Test must be carried out exactly as specified. Faults have to occur consecutively for codes P0731, P0732, P0733, and P0734 to be set, and 5 times consecutively for continuous codes P0741 and P1741.
NOTE:
  1. Record and then erase the quick test codes.
  2. Warm the engine to normal operating temperature.
  3. Make sure the transaxle fluid level is correct.
  4. With transaxle in the DRIVE position, press the transaxle control switch (TCS) (LED lamp should illuminate) and moderately accelerate from a stop to 64 km/h (40 mph). This allows the transaxle to shift into third gear. Hold the speed and throttle opening steady for a minimum of 15 seconds (30 seconds above an altitude of 4,000 feet above sea level).
  5. Press the TCS (LED lamp should turn off) and accelerate from 64 km/h (40 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph). This allows the transaxle to shift into fourth gear. Hold the speed and throttle opening steady for a minimum of 15 seconds.
  6. With the transaxle in fourth gear and maintaining steady speed and throttle opening, lightly apply the brake pedal (to operate stop lamps). Then hold the speed and throttle steady for an additional 5 seconds (minimum).
  7. Brake to a stop and remain stopped for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  8. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 at least 5 times.
  9. Carry out the quick test and record the continuous codes.
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