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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. Record FREEZE FRAME PID data. Check for related service bulletins. Repair as necessary. Turn ignition off. Check ATF condition. If ATF is milky (contaminated with water) or reddish brown (deteriorated fluid), replace fluid and go to next step. If ATF condition is okay, start engine and warm to normal operating temperature. Check ATF level. Add fluid as necessary. If ATF level is okay, go to next step.
  2. Connect scan tool to DLC. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, access shift and pressure control solenoid PIDs SHIFT A, SHIFT B, SHIFT C and LINE from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu. Actuate solenoid PIDs one at a time. An audible "click" should be heard from each solenoid. If any solenoid does not operate normally, replace faulty solenoid. See VALVE BODY under TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY in appropriate OVERHAUL article. If all solenoids operate normally, perform line pressure test in all gears. See HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TESTS  under PERFORMANCE TESTS. If line pressure is within specification for all gears, go to next step. See HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST RESULTS , if line pressure is low or high in all or any gears. Repair or replace transaxle as necessary. See appropriate OVERHAUL article.
  3. Perform stall speed test with gearshift lever in "D" position. See STALL SPEED TEST  under PERFORMANCE TESTS. Stall speed should be 2000-2500 RPM. If stall speed is within specification, check all connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses for intermittent concern. Repair as necessary, then go to next step. If stall speed is not within specification, Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to DLC. Start engine. Using scan tool, access VS, 1GR, D SW, O/DF LP, TURBINE and TP V PIDs from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu. Road test vehicle in "D" position (HOLD switch OFF) at 12 MPH, while monitoring TURBINE PID. The following PID values must be met during road test:
    • VS PID value should be 12 MPH.
    • D SW PID value should be ON.
    • 1GR PID value should be ON.
    • TP V PID value should be 1.4-2.4 volts.
    • O/DF LP PID value should be OFF.

    TURBINE PID value should be about 2100 RPM. If TURBINE PID value is within specification, check connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses for intermittent concern. Repair as necessary, then go to next step. If TURBINE PID value is not within specification, replace valve body. See VALVE BODY under TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY in appropriate OVERHAUL article.

  4. Start engine. Warm engine and transaxle to normal operating temperature. Using scan tool, access VS, 1GR, TP V, D SW and O/DF LP PIDs from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu. Road test vehicle to achieve VS PID value 5-30 MPH, 1GR and D SW values ON, O/DF LP value OFF, and TP V PID value 1.1 volts or more for 15 seconds or more. Bring vehicle to a complete stop and repeat PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD procedure 5 times. Determine if DTC P0731 is still present. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If serviced DTC resets, replace PCM. If DTC does not reset, repair is complete.
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