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Cruise Test - Part 1

Cruise Test - Part 1

1. CHECK STARTING OUT FROM D1
1. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes to warm up the engine oil and ATF.
Appropriate temperature for the ATF: 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move selector lever to "P" position.
4. Start the engine.
5. Move selector lever to "D" position.
6. Press the accelerator pedal about half way down to accelerate the vehicle.

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position. Refer to AT-96, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Starts from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-199, "Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1" on the AT-48, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Example of Diagnosis Sheet

2. CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 -> D2
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1 -> D2) at the appropriate speed. Refer to AT-63, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening and vehicle speed. Refer to AT-96, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Does the A/T shift-up D1 -> D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-201, "A/T Does Not Shift: D1 -> D2" on the AT-48, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Example of Diagnosis Sheet

3. CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 -> D3
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D2 -> D3) at the appropriate speed. Refer to AT-63, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening and vehicle speed. Refer to AT-96, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Does the A/T shift-up D2 -> D3 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-203, "A/T Does Not Shift: D2 -> D3" on the AT-48, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Example of Diagnosis Sheet

4. CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 -> D4
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D3 -> D4) at the appropriate speed. Refer to AT-63, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening and vehicle speed. Refer to AT-96, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Does the A/T shift-up D3 -> D4 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-205, "A/T Does Not Shift: D3 -> D4" on the AT-48, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Example of Diagnosis Sheet

5. CHECK SHIFT-UP D4 -> D5
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D4 -> D5) at the appropriate speed. Refer to AT-63, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening and vehicle speed. Refer to AT-96, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Does the A/T shift-up D4 -> D5 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-207, "A/T Does Not Shift: D4 -> D5" on the AT-48, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Example of Diagnosis Sheet

6. CHECK LOCK-UP
When releasing accelerator pedal (closed throttle position signal: OFF) from D5, check lock-up from D5 to L/U. Refer to AT-63, "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs

With CONSULT-II
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNAL" mode for "A/T". Refer to AT-90, "CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE". Consult-II Reference Value
Does it lock-up?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-209, "A/T Does Not Lock-up" on the AT-48, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Example of Diagnosis Sheet

7. CHECK LOCK-UP HOLD
Check hold lock-up.

With CONSULT-II
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNAL" mode for "A/T". Refer to AT-90, "CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE". Consult-II Reference Value
Does it maintain lock-up status?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-210, "A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition" on the AT-48, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Example of Diagnosis Sheet

8. CHECK LOCK-UP RELEASE
Check lock-up cancellation by depressing brake pedal lightly to decelerate.

With CONSULT-II
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNAL" mode for A/T. Refer to AT-90, "CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE". Consult-II Reference Value
Does lock-up cancel?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-212, "Lock-up Is Not Released" on the AT-48, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Example of Diagnosis Sheet

9. CHECK SHIFT-DOWN D5 -> D4
Decelerate by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position and engine speed. Refer to AT-96, "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
When the A/T shift-down D5 -> D4, does the engine speed drop smoothly back to idle?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Go to AT-61, "Cruise Test - Part 2". Cruise Test - Part 2
NO >> Enter a check mark at AT-212, "Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle" on the AT-48, "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Example of Diagnosis Sheet
Go to AT-61, "Cruise Test - Part 2". Cruise Test - Part 2