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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. Shift the selector lever to "D" position.
4. Press the accelerator pedal about half-way down to accelerate the vehicle.

With CONSULT-III
Read the value of "GEAR" with "DATA MONITOR" mode.
Starts from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 2.

2.CHECK SHIFT-UP
Depress the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1 ---> D2 ---> D3 ---> D4 ---> D5) at the appropriate speed.

With CONSULT-III
Read the value of "GEAR", "ACCELE POSI" and "VEHCLE SPEED" with "DATA MONITOR" mode.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 3.

3.CHECK LOCK-UP
When releasing accelerator pedal (closed throttle position signal OFF) from D5, check lock-up from D5 to L/U.

With CONSULT-III
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with "DATA MONITOR" mode. Refer to TM-177, "Reference Value". TCM Reference Values
Does it lock-up?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 4.

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

With CONSULT-III
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with "DATA MONITOR" mode. Refer to TM-177, "Reference Value". TCM Reference Values
Does it maintain lock-up status?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 5.

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

With CONSULT-III
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with "DATA MONITOR" mode. Refer to TM-177, "Reference Value". TCM Reference Values
Does lock-up cancel?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Record the malfunction, GO TO 6.

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

With CONSULT-III
Read the value of "GEAR" and "ENGINE SPEED" with "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 TM-224, "Cruise Test - Part 2". Cruise Test - Part 2
NO >> Record the malfunction and go to TM-224, "Cruise Test - Part 2". Cruise Test - Part 2