Description

DESCRIPTION
This test is an evaluation of the automatic transaxle performance. The test should only be conducted when the Operational Tests direct you here. The Road Test involves a driving evaluation of the transaxle shifting quality and timing. Shift problems will be directed to a list of symptoms for appropriate actions to take. These symptom charts are given: Upshift, Downshift, and Shift Feel for various symptoms encountered.

1. Perform the Road Test using Rotunda New Generation Star (NGS) Scan Tool 007-500.
2. Drive the vehicle and attempt to recreate the symptom.
3. It is important that the road test is performed with safety issues in mind. Use the provided seat belts and operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
4. Two people should participate in this test, one to drive the vehicle, and the other to observe conditions and symptoms.
5. In some cases, it may not be necessary or desirable to perform an actual road test. The symptom may occur at starting, idle or high rpm idle conditions. If this situation applies, proceed with the Road Test procedure by using the operating condition that applies to your situation.
6. If several symptoms are found, service them in the order that they occur.
7. Begin the testing with Step RT1.