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Road Test

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Check using the following procedures.

ROAD TEST PROCEDURES

STEP CONDITION BEFORE TEST/OPERATION TEST/OPERATION STANDARD INSPECTION ITEM DTC INSPECTION PROCEDURE PAGE
1 Ignition switch: (LOCK) OFF Ignition switch (1) ON Data list No. 54 (1) Control Relay Voltage [V] A/T control relay output voltage 54  A/T control relay system.
2 Ignition switch: ON
Engine: Stopped Transmission range: P
Transmission range < Vehicles without sport mode >
(1) P, (2) R, (3) N, (4) D, (5) 3, (6) 2, (7) L
Data list No. 61 (1) P, (2) R, (3) N, (4) D, (5) 3, (6) 2, (7) L Transmission range switch 27 , 28  Transmission range switch system.
Transmission range < Vehicles with sport mode > (1) P, (2) R, (3) N, (4) D
Transmission range < Vehicles with sport mode >
  1. D (1st gear)
  2. Select the sport mode (1st gear)
  3. Upshift and hold the selector lever in that position (2nd gear)
  4. Downshift and hold the selector lever in that position (1st gear)
Data list No. 67 (1) OFF, (2) ON, (3) ON, (4) ON Data list No. 68 (1) OFF, (2) OFF, (3) ON, (4) OFF Data list No. 69 (1) OFF, (2) OFF, (3) OFF, (4) ON Shift switch assembly - INSPECTION PROCEDURE 17: Shift Switch Assembly System .
Shift indicator light
  1. "D" and "1" illuminates
  2. Only "1" illuminates
  3. Only "2" illuminates
  4. Only "1" illuminates
Accelerator pedal
  1. Fully closed
  2. Depressed
  3. Fully open
Data list No. 11
  1. 535 - 735 mV
  2. Gradually rises from (1)
  3. 4,500 - 5,500 mV
TP sensor 11 , 12 , 14  TP sensor system.
Brake pedal
  1. Depressed
  2. Released
Data list No. 26
  1. ON
  2. OFF
Stoplight switch 26  Stoplight Switch System.
3 Ignition switch: ST
Engine: Stopped
Cranking test with lever in P or N range Cranking should be possible Cranking - INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Engine does not Crank .
4 Engine warmed up Drive for 15 minutes or more so that the transmission fluid temperature becomes 70 - 80°C. (158 - 176°F) Data list No. 15 Gradually rises to 70 - 80°C (158 176°F) Transmission fluid temperature sensor 15 , 16  Transmission fluid temperature sensor system.
5 Engine: Idling Transmission range: N Brake pedal (Retest)
  1. Depressed
  2. Released
Data list No. 26
  1. ON
  2. OFF
Stoplight switch 26  Stoplight Switch System.
A/C switch
  1. ON
  2. OFF
Data list No. 65
  1. ON
  2. OFF
Dual pressure switch - INSPECTION PROCEDURE 15: Vehicle Shifts Differently with A/C Engaged  .
Accelerator pedal
  1. Fully closed
  2. Depressed
Data list No. 21
  1. Engine tachometer and the scan tool show the same engine speed
  2. Gradually rises from (1)
Crankshaft position sensor 21  Crankshaft Position Sensor System.
Transmission range
  1. N --> D
  2. N --> R
Should be no abnormal shift shocks Time delay when engaging should be within 2 seconds Malfunction when starting - INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Engine Stalls when Moving Selector Lever from "N" to "D" or "N" to "R" .
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: Shift Shock when Shifting from "N" to "D" and Long Delay .
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: Shift Shock when Shifting from "N" to "R" and Long Delay .
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Shift Shock when Shifting from "N" to "D," "N" to "R" and Long Delay .
Does not move - INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Does not Move Forward .
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Does not Move Backward  .
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Does not Move (Forward or Backward) .
6 Transmission range: N (on a flat and straight road). Transmission range and vehicle speed (Each condition should be maintained for 10 seconds or more). < Vehicles without sport mode >
  1. Idling in L position (Vehicle stopped)
  2. Driving at constant speed of 10 km/h (6.2 mph) in L position
  3. Driving at constant speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) in 2 position
  4. Driving at constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) in 3 position
  5. Driving at constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) in D position

< Vehicles with sport mode >
  1. Idling in 1st gear (Vehicle stopped)
  2. Driving at constant speed of 10 km/h (6.2 mph) in 1st gear
  3. Driving at constant speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) in 2nd gear
  4. Driving at constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) in 3rd gear
  5. Driving at constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) in 4th gear
Data list No. 63 (2) 1st, (3) 2nd, (4) 3rd, (5) 4th Shift position - -
Data list No. 31 (2) 0%, (3) 100%, (4) 100%, (5) 100% Low-reverse solenoid valve duty % 31  Low-Reverse Solenoid Valve System.
Data list No. 32 (2) 0%, (3) 0%, (4) 0%, (5) 100% Underdrive solenoid valve duty % 32  Underdrive Solenoid Valve System.
Data list No. 33 (2) 100%, (3) 0%, (4) 100%, (5) 0% Second solenoid valve duty % 33  Second Solenoid Valve System.
Data list No. 34 (2) 100%, (3) 100%, (4) 0%, (5) 0% Overdrive solenoid valve duty % 34  Overdrive Solenoid Valve System.
Data list No. 29 (1) 0 km/h (0 mph) (4) 50 km/h (31 mph) Vehicle speed signal - INSPECTION PROCEDURE 18: Vehicle Speed Signal System .
Data list No. 22 (4) 1,600 - 1,900 r/min < 2.4L Engine >
1,300 - 1.600 r/min < 3.0L Engine >
Input shaft speed sensor 22  Input Shaft Speed Sensor System.
Data list No. 23 (4) 1,600 - 1,900 r/min < 2.4L Engine >
1,300 - 1,600 r/min < 3.0L Engine >
Output shaft speed sensor 23  Output Shaft Speed Sensor System.
7 Transmission range: 3 < Vehicles without sport mode >, Sport mode < Vehicles with sport mode > (on a flat and straight road). Transmission range and vehicle speed
  1. Driving at speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) in 3rd gear
  2. Driving at constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph)
  3. Release accelerator pedal (Speed under 50 km/h (31 mph))
Data list No. 36 (2) 70 - 99.6% (3) 70 - 99.6% --> 0% Torque converter clutch solenoid valve duty % 36 , 52 , 53  Torque converter clutch solenoid system.
Data list No. 52 (2) -10 to 10 r/min
(3) The value changes from (2)
Torque converter clutch amount of slippage
8 Use the scan tool (MUT-II) to stop the INVECS-II function. Transmission range: D (on a flat and straight road).
  1. Accelerate to 4th gear at a TP sensor output of 1.5 V (accelerator opening angle of 30%).
  2. Slowly decelerate to a stop.
  3. Accelerate to 4th gear at a TP sensor output of 2.5 V (accelerator opening angle of 50%).
Data list No. 11, 23
The shifting points correspond with the scan tool display and the TP sensor voltage (opening angle) and output shaft speed, which are shown in the standard shift pattern.
Malfunction when shifting - INSPECTION PROCEDURE 9: Shift Shock and Slipping .
Does not shift according to instructions - INSPECTION PROCEDURE 10: Early or Late Shifting All Gears .
- INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11: Early or Late Shifting Some Gears .
Does not shift - INSPECTION PROCEDURE 12: No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Does not Shift) .
22  Input Shaft Speed Sensor System.
23  Output Shaft Speed Sensor System.
8 Use the scan tool (MUT-II) to stop the INVECS-II function.
Transmission range: D (on a flat and straight road).
  1. Accelerate from 1st gear to 4th gear.
  2. While driving at 60 km/h (37 mph) in 4th gear, down shift to 3 range.
  3. While driving at 40 km/h (25 mph) in 3rd gear, down shift to 2 range.
  4. While driving at 20 km/h (12 mph) in 2nd gear, down shift to L range.
Data list No. 63
  1. 1st --> 2nd --> 3rd --> 4th
  2. 4th --> 3rd
  3. 3rd --> 2nd
  4. 2nd --> 1st
Does not shift from 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 31  Low-Reverse Solenoid Valve System.
33  Second Solenoid Valve System.
41  1st gear incorrect ratio.
42  2nd gear incorrect ratio.
Does not shift from 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 33  Second Solenoid Valve System.
34  Overdrive Solenoid Valve System.
42  2nd gear incorrect ratio.
43  3rd gear incorrect ratio.
Does not shift from 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 32  Underdrive Solenoid Valve System.
33  Second Solenoid Valve System.
43  3rd gear incorrect ratio.
44  4th gear incorrect ratio.
9 Transmission range: N (on a flat and straight road). Monitor data list No. 22 and No. 23 with the scan tool MB991502.
  1. Move selector lever to R range, drive at constant speed of 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
The ratio between data list No. 22 and No. 23 should be the same as the gear ratio when reversing. Does not match 22  Input Shaft Speed Sensor System.
23  Output Shaft Speed Sensor System.
46  Reverse Gear Incorrect Ratio.