Stall Test
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- Perform "Mechanical System Test Preparation".
- Start the engine.
- Perform the stall test at D range.
- Firmly depress the brake pedal with the left foot.
- Select the selector lever to D range.CAUTION:
- If the accelerator pedal is pressed for longer than 5 s while the brake pedal is pressed, the transaxle could be damaged. Therefore, perform Steps (3)-(4) within 5 s.
- Gently depress the accelerator pedal with the right foot
- When the engine speed no longer increases, quickly read the speed and release the accelerator pedal.
- Select the selector lever to N position and let the engine idle for 1 min or more to cool the ATF.
- Perform the stall test at each position/range in the same manner.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the following "possible cause" according to the condition.CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE
Condition Possible Cause Above specification In all ranges Insufficient line pressure - Worn oil pump
- Oil leakage from oil pump, control valve body, and/or transaxle case
- Pressure regulator valve sticking
- Converter relief valve sticking
- Pressure control solenoid A malfunction
In D range and M range (1GR, 2GR) - Forward clutch slipping
In M range (2GR) - 2-4 brake band slipping
In M range (1GR), R position - Low and reverse brake slipping
In R position - Perform "ROAD TEST" to determine whether problem is in reverse clutch or low and reverse brake
- Engine braking felt in M range (1GR) Reverse clutch is defective
- Engine braking not felt in M range (1GR)- Low and reverse brake is defective
Below specification - Engine lack of power
STALL SPEEDTest Condition Specification (RPM) D range 2,400-3,000 M range 2,400-3,000 R position 2,400-3,000
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the following "possible cause" according to the condition.