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Line Pressure/EPC Pressure Test





This test verifies that the line pressure is within specification.

CAUTION:
- Perform the line pressure test prior to performing the stall speed test. If the line pressure is low at stall, do not perform stall speed test or further transmission damage will occur. Do not maintain WOT in any transmission range for more than five seconds.
- Transmission tester must be removed from the transmission and the vehicle harness reinstalled to verify these pressures.





1. Connect pressure gauge to (A) line pressure tap.

Pressure Chart 401:





2. Start engine and check line pressures. Refer to the Reference Pressure Chart 401 to determine if line pressure is within specification.
3. If line pressure is not within specification, check EPC pressure.





4. Connect pressure gauge to (A) EPC pressure tap (middle tap).
5. Restart engine and check EPC pressure. Refer to Reference Pressure: Chart 401 for specifications.

Line Pressure Test Chart:





6. If EPC pressure is not within specification, perform Pinpoint Test E to diagnose EPC operation. If EPC operation is OK, refer to Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart for line pressure concern causes.