Road Test Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue and 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Perform this test when traffic and road conditions permit. Observe all safety regulations.
- Install scan tool.
- Start engine.
- Depress brake pedal.
- Move gearshift lever as follows:
- Park to Reverse.
- Reverse to Neutral.
- Neutral to Drive.
The gear selection should be immediate and not harsh.
- Set up scan tool to monitor the APP angle, transaxle output speed and speed ratio.
- With the gearshift lever in "D" position, accelerate to a chosen APP angle and hold accelerator pedal steady. Compare transaxle output speed and speed ratio to the chosen APP angle on the ratio chart from stop. See Figure .
- Repeat step 5 and compare with ratio chart steady. See Figure .