D Range Test
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- Perform road test preparation. (See ROAD TEST PREPARATION .)
- Shift the selector lever to the D range.
- Accelerate with the throttle half and then wide open.
- Verify that 1-->2, 2-->3, and 3-->4 upshifts can be obtained. The shift points must be as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and AT. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Drive the vehicle in 4GR, 3GR, and 2GR and verify that kickdown occurs for 4-->3, 3-->2, 2-->1 downshifts, and that the shift points are as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and AT. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine braking effect is felt in 2GR, 3GR, and 4GR.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and AT. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Drive the vehicle and verify that TCC operation is obtained. The operation points must be as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and AT. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
SHIFT POINT DESCRIPTION
| Range | Mode | Throttle condition | Shift | Vehicle speed (km/h {mph}) | Turbine speed (RPM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | NORMAL | Wide open | D1 --> D2 | 60-66 {38-40} | 6,300-6,850 |
| D2 --> D3 | 108-116 {67-71} | 6,250-6,700 | |||
| D3 --> D4 | 160-170 {100-105} | 6,000-6,350 | |||
| TCC ON (D4 ) | 175-185 {109-114} | 4,550-4,800 | |||
| Half open | D1 --> D2 | 39-48 {25-29} | 4,100-5,000 | ||
| D2 --> D3 | 76-97 {48-60} | 4,400-5,600 | |||
| TCC ON (D3 ) | 89-101 {56-62} | 3,350-3,750 | |||
| D3 --> D4 | 89-164 {56-101} | 3,350-6,100 | |||
| TCC ON (D4 ) | 132-162 {82-100} | 3,450-4,200 | |||
| Closed | D4 --> D3 | 27-33 {17-20} | 750-850 | ||
| D3 --> D1 | 5-11 {4-6} | 200-400 | |||
| Kickdown | D4 --> D3 | 145-155 {90-96} | 3,800-4,000 | ||
| D3 --> D2 | 98-106 {61-65} | 3,700-3,950 | |||
| D2 --> D1 | 42-48 {27-29} | 2,450-2,750 | |||
| POWER | Wide open | D1 --> D2 | 60-66 {38-40} | 6,300-6,850 | |
| D2 --> D3 | 108-116 {67-71} | 6,250-6,700 | |||
| D3 --> D4 | 160-170 {100-105} | 6,000-6,350 | |||
| TCC ON (D4 ) | 175-185 {109-114} | 4,550-4,800 | |||
| Half open | D1 --> D2 | 34-53 {22-32} | 3,550-5,500 | ||
| D2 --> D3 | 84-114 {53-70} | 4,900-6,550 | |||
| TCC ON (D3 ) | 89-101 {56-62} | 3,350-3,750 | |||
| D3 --> D4 | 139-162 {87-100} | 5,200-6,050 | |||
| TCC ON (D4 ) | 132-162 {82-100} | 3,450-4,200 | |||
| Closed | D4 --> D3 | 57-63 {36-39} | 1,500-1,600 | ||
| D3 --> D1 | 5-11 {4-6} | 200-400 | |||
| Kickdown | D4 --> D3 | 145-155 {90-96} | 3,800-4,000 | ||
| D3 --> D2 | 98-106 {61-65} | 3,700-3,950 | |||
| D2 --> D1 | 42-48 {27-29} | 2,450-2,750 |