Road Test

ROAD TEST





1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Apply the parking brake, and block both rear wheels securely. Start the engine, then shift to [D4] position while depressing the brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal, and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
3. Repeat the same test in [D3] position.
4. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in [D4] position. Check that the shift points occur at the approximately speeds shown. Also check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
Throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening. Monitor it as follows:
-1. Remove the left heater lower cover.
-2. Pull the carpet back to expose the PCM cover.
-3. Remove the PCM cover mounting nuts, then turn the PCM over.
-4. Set the digital multimeter to monitor voltage between the C27 (+) terminal and B20 (-) or B22 (-) terminal of the PCM for the throttle position sensor.

[D] Position: Upshift Schedule




[D] Position: Downshift Schedule





5. Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmission is in 4th, then shift from [D4] position to [2] position. The vehicle should immediately begin slowing down from engine braking.
6. Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage in the following positions.

[1] (1st Gear) Position
a. Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage.
b. Upshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.

[2] (2nd Gear) Position
a. Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage.
b. Upshifts and downshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.

[R] (Reverse) Position
Accelerate from a stop at full throttle, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.

7. Test in [P] (Parking) Position.
Park the vehicle on a slope (approximately 16 °), apply the parking brake, and shift into FPI position. Release the brake; the vehicle should not move.