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3. INSPECT EACH UP±SHIFT POSITION
(a) Warm up the engine.
Coolant temperature: 176
°F (80°)
(b) Turn the O/D switch to ºONº.
(c) Place the pattern select switch in ºNormalº and the shift
lever into the D range.
(d) During a road test (above 10 km/h or 6 mph) check that volt-
age at the Tt terminal is as indicated below for each up±
shift position.
If the voltage rises from 0V to 7V in the sequence shown,
the control system is okay.
The chart on the left shows the voltmeter reading and cor-
responding gears.
HINT: Determine the gear position by a fight shock or
change in engine rpm when shifting. The lock±up clutch will
turn ON only infrequently during normal 2nd and 3rd gear
operation. To trigger this action, press the accelerator pedal
to 50% or more of its stroke. At less than 50%, the voltage
may change in the sequence 2v ± 4V ± 6V ± 7V. 2. INSPECT BRAKE SIGNAL
(a) Depress the accelerator pedal until the Tt terminal indi-
cates 8V.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check the voltage read-
ing from the Tt terminal.
Brake pedal depressed ...... 0V
Brake pedal released . . . . . . . . 8V
If not as indicated, there is a malfunction in either the
stop light switch or circuit.
INSPECTION OF ECT OR Tt TERMINAL
VOLTAGE
1. INSPECT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON. Do not start the engine.
(b) Connect a voltmeter to terminals Tt and E1.
(c)while slowly depressing the accelerator pedal, check
that Tt terminal voltage rises in sequence.
If the voltage does not change in proportion to the
throttle opening angle, there is a malfunction in the
throttle position sensor or circuit.
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLETroubleshooting (Electronic Control System) (A540E and
A540H)AT±215
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47. REMOVE FIRST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON
(a) Remove the piston return spring.
Place SST, and compress the return spring evenly by
tightening the bolt gradually.
SST 09350±32014 (09351±32040)
(b) Apply compressed air into the passage of the case
to remove the piston.
HINT: Hold the piston so it is not slanted and blow
with the gun slightly away from the oil hole. wUsing snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
wRemove SST.
wRemove the return spring from the case. (e) Remove the overdrive clutch apply gasket and over-
drive brake apply gasket.
(c) If the piston does not pop out with compressed air,
use needle±nose pliers to remove it.
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLERemoval of Component Parts (A540E and A540H)AT±253
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INSPECTION OF OVERDRIVE BRAKE
INSPECT DISCS, PLATES AND FLANGE
Check if the sliding surfaces of the discs, plates and
flange are worn or burnt. If necessary, replace them.
HINT:
wIf the lining of the disc is exfoliated or discolored, or
even a part of the printed numbers are defaced, re-
place all discs.
wBefore assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for
at least fifteen minutes.
DISASSEMBLY OF OVERDRIVE
BRAKE
1. REMOVE PISTON RETURN SPRING
(a) While pushing the return spring, remove the snap
ring with a screwdriver.
(b) Remove the piston return spring.
3. REMOVE PISTON FROM DRUM
Apply compressed air to oil hole to remove the piston.
HINT: Blow with the gun slightly away from the oil hole,
and be careful that the piston dose not tilt.
4. REMOVE 4±RINGS
Remove the inner and outer O±rings from the piston. 2. REMOVE PLATES, DISCS AND, FLANGE
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEComponent Parts (Overdrive Unit) (A540E and A540H)AT±291
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Taillight Failure Sensor
INSPECTION OF SENSOR
1. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the failure sensor and
ground the terminal 3 on the wire harness side.
(b) Remove the CHARGE fuse and turn the ignition
switch ON, check that the bulb lights.
If bulb does not light, inspect the bulb.
2. INSPECT SENSOR CIRCUIT
Disconnect the failure sensor connector and inspect the
connector on the wire harness side as shown in the chart.
If circuit is as specified, replace the relay.
Stop light switch ON (Brake pedal depressed)Stop light switch OFF (Brake pedal released)
Turn light control switch TAIL or HEAD Turn ignition switch to OFF or ACC Turn ignition switch to OFF or ACC
Turn light control switch OFF Turn ignition switch ON
Remove CHARGE fuse
Turn ignition
switch ON
Install CHARGE fuse
Tester
connectionSpecified value
Battery voltage
Battery voltage
Battery voltageBattery voltage
No voltage Continuity
No voltageContinuityNo vottage No voltage Continuity
ContinuityNo voltage
Continuity ContinuityConditionCheck for
Voltage Voltage
VoltageAlways
AlwaysAlways
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Replace fuse and check for short
Replace bulb
Check switch
Check switch
Check switch
Check relay
Repair a s necessary ºDOMEº fuse blown
Bulb burned out
Door courtesy switch faulty
Unlock warning switch faulty
Buckle switch faulty
Seat belt warning relay faulty
Wiring or ground faultyºGAUGEº fuse blown
Bulb burned out
Brake fluid level warning switch faulty
Parking brake switch faulty
Wiring or ground faultyReplace fuse and check for short
Replace bulb
Check switch
Check switch
Repair as necessary ºGAUGEº fuse blown
Water temperature gauge faulty
Water temperature sender gauge faulty
Wiring or ground faulty
ºGAUGEº fuse blown
Buibburned out
oil pressure warning switch faulty
Wiring or ground faultyºGAUGEº fuse blown
Bulb burned out
Fuel level warning switch faulty
Wiring or ground faulty
Replace fuse and check for short
Replace bulb
Check switch
±Repair as necessaryReplace fuse and check for short
Replace bulb
Check switch
Repair as necessary
Replace fuse and check for short
Replace bulb
Check switch
Repair as necessaryReplace fuse and check for short
Check gauge
Check sender gauge
Repair as necessaryReplace fuse .and check for short
Check gauge
Check sender gauge
Repair as necessary
COMBINATION METER
Troubleshooting
ºGAUGEº fuse blown
Bulb burned out
Door courtesy switch faulty
Wiring or ground faultyReplace fuse and check for short
Check tachometer
Repair as necessary
ºGAUGEº fuse blown
Fuel gauge faulty
Sender gauge faulty
Wiring or ground faultyºGAUGEº fuse blown
Tachometer faulty
Wiring faulty
Low oil pressure warning
light does not lightWater temperature
gauge does not
operate
Seat belt warning
does not operate
(Canada)Tachometer does not
operate
Brake warning light does
not lightFuel gauge does not
operate
Open door warning light
does not lightFuel level warning light
does not light
BE±40
BE±13
BE±41
BE±41BE±3
BE±38
BE±39BE±3
BE±36
BE±37 Possible cause
BE±3
BE±36
BE±40
BE±40 Problem
Remedy
BE±40BE±39BE±37Page
BE±3BE±3
BE±3
BE±3
BE±3
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Light Control Rheostat
TAIL Fuse
IGN Fuse
Water Temperature Sender Gauge
Ground
Seat Beh Warning Relay
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch and Parking
Brake Switch
CHARGE Fuse
TCCS ECU
A.B.S. ECU
Cruise Control ECU and ECT ECU
Ground
Fuel Sender Gauge Terminal 3
Fuel Sender Gauge Terminal 2
GAUGE Fuse
DOME Fuse
Door Courtesy Switch
Low Oil Pressure Switch
Light Failure Sensor
Combination Meter and Gauges
(w/o Tachometer)
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 28
Ground
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 25
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 23 (USA)
HEAD±HI (RH) Fuse (CANADA)
A/T Oil Temperature Switch
COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT
Wiring Connector Side
No.
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Light Control Rheostat
TAIL Fuse
IGN Fuse
Water Temperature Sender Gauge
Ground
Seat Belt Warning Relay
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch and Parking
Brake Switch
CHARGE Fuse
TCCS ECU ,
A. B. S. ECU
Cruise Control ECU and ECT ECU
Ground
Fuel Sender Gauge Terminal 3
Fuel Sender Gauge Terminal 2
. GAUGE Fuse
DOME Fuse
Door Courtesy Switch
Low Oil Pressure Switch
Light Failure Sensor
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 28
Ground
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 25
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 23 (USA)
HEAD±HI (RH) Fuse (CANADA)
A/T Oil Temperature Switch
Igniter
Combination Meter and Gauges
(w/ Tachometer)
COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT
Wiring Connector Side
No.
± BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCombination MeterBE±33
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Brake Warning
INSPECTION OF BRAKE WARNING
1. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connectors from the level warning
switch and parking brake switch.
(b) Connect terminals on the wire harness side of the
level warning switch connector.
(e) Remove the CHARGE fuse and turn the ignition
switch
ON, check that the warning light lights.
If the warning light does not light, test the bulb.
2. INSPECT LEVEL WARNING SWITCH OPERATION
(a) Check that there is no continuity between terminals
with the switch OFF (float up).
(b) Check that there is continuity between terminals with
the switch ON (float down).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
Open Door Warning
INSPECTION OF OPEN DOOR WARNING
1. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the door courtesy switch
and ground it.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the warning light
lights.
If the warning light does not light, test the bulb.
2. INSPECT COURTESY SWITCH OPERATION
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminal and
switch body with the switch pin released.
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminal and
switch body when the switch pin is pushed in.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch. 3. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH OPERATION
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminal and
switch set nut with the switch pin released.
(Parking brake lever pulled up)
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminal
and switch set nut with the switch pin pushed in.
(Parking brake lever released)
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
± BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCombination MeterBE±40