Shift Point Road Test

Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

This test verifies that the shift control system is operating correctly.

1. Bring engine and transaxle up to normal operating temperature.
2. Operate vehicle with selector lever in D range.
3. Using the shift speed charts, apply minimum throttle and observe the speeds at which the transaxle upshifts. The transaxle will upshift 1st through 6th gears.
4. Press the accelerator pedal to the floor, Wide Open Throttle (WOT). The transaxle should downshift to the next lower gear depending on the vehicle speed. The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) should release.
   SHIFT SPEED
   
   

   Manual D	km/h	mph
   1-2 upshift	14-21	9-13
   2-3 upshift	21-29	13-18
   3-4 upshift	33-40	20-25
   4-5 upshift	49-55	30-35
   5-6 upshift	65-70	40-44
   3-1 downshift	7-17	4-11
   4-3 downshift	26-36	16-24
   5-4 downshift	38-46	24-29
   6-5 downshift	56-63	35-39

5. If the transaxle fails to upshift/downshift or the TCC does not apply and release, refer to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM  for possible causes.