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INSPECTION ELECTRONIC CONTROL
COMPONENTS
1. INSPECT VOLTAGE OF ECT ECU CONNECTOR
(a) Remove the glove box and instrument panel.
(b) Turn on the ignition switch.
(e) Measure the voltage at each terminal.
Throttle valve fully closed to fully open Throttle valve fully closed to fully open
Throttle valve fully closed to fully open
Vehicle moving (Cruise control OFF)Standing still (Cruise control OFF) Throttle valve opening above 1 .5°
When brake pedal is not depressed When brake pedal is depressed Throttle valve fully closed Throttle valve fully closed
Throttle valve fully closed
Throttle valve fully closed Throttle valve fully open Throttle valve fully open Throttle valve fully openMeasuring condition
Except L range
Except N range Except 2 rangeVoltage (V)
Terminal
N range 2 range
L range
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2. INSPECT SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the connector from the ECT computer.
(b) Measure the resistance between S1, S2, SL and
ground.
Resistance: 11 ± 15
(c) Apply battery voltage to the solenoid. Check that an
operation noise can be heard from the solenoid.
HINT: If there is foreign matter in the solenoid valve,
there will be no fluid control even with solenoid opera-
tion.
3. CHECK SOLENOID SEALS
If there is foreign material in the solenoid valve, there
will be no fluid control even with solenoid operation.
(a) Check No. 1 and No. 2 solenoid valves.
wApplying 5 kg/cm2 (71 psi, 490 kPa) or compressed
air, check that the solenoid valves do not leak the air.
wWhen supply battery voltage to the solenoids,
check that the solenoid valves open.
(b) Check the lock±up solenoid valve.
wApplying 5 kglcm2 (71 psi, 490 kPa) of com-
pressed air, check that the solenoid valve
opens.
wWhen supply battery voltage to the solenoid,
check that the solenoid valve does not leak the
air.
Coolant temp. above 122°F (50°C) Coolant temp. below 122°F (50°C)
O/D main switch turned OFF O/D main switch turned ONMeasuring condition
Ignition switch ON
Vehicle movingStanding still
PWR pattern
NORM patternVoltage (V)
Terminal
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7. INSPECT NO. 1 SPEED SENSOR IN COMBINATION
METER
(a) Remove the combination meter.
(b) Connect an ohmmeter between the terminals.
(c) Revolve the meter shaft and check that the meter
needle repeatedly deflects from 0 to 8
. 6. INSPECT NO. 2 SPEED SENSOR IN ATM
(a) Jack up a front wheel on one side.
(b) Connect an ohmmeter between the terminals.
(c) Spin the wheel and check that the meter needle de-
flects from 0 to 8 W. 5. INSPECT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Using an ohmmeter, check the resistance between
each terminal. 4. INSPECT NEUTRAL START SWITCH
Inspect that there is continuity between terminal LL±C, 2L±
C and NL±C.
Throttle valve
conditionresistance (W) Shift
Position
TerminalTerminal
N range
2 range
L range
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(e) Turn the O/D switch ON.
(d) Select the normal pattern.
(e) Drive .at around 50 km/h (31 mph) to where 7, 5 or 3
volts appears on the voltmeter (this is the lock±up
range) .
(f) Depress the accelerator pedal and read the tachometer.
If there is a big jump in engine rpm there is not lock±
up. 8. INSPECT PATTERN SELECTION SWITCH
Inspect that there is continuity between 5 and each ter-
minal. .
HINT: As there are diodes inside, be careful of the test-
er probe polarity.
10. INSPECT LOCK±UP MECHANISM
(a) Warm up the coolant and ATF.
(b) Connect a voltmeter to the check connector terminals
Tt and E1.
11. INSPECT BRAKE SIGNAL
Check that the brake light comes on when the brake
pedal is depressed. 9. INSPECT O/D SWITCH
Inspect that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 3.
S/W positionTerminal
Terminal Pattern
NORM
PWR
OFF
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Mechanical System Tests
STALL TEST
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle and engine by measur-
ing the stall speeds in the D and R ranges.
CAUTION:
wPerform the test at normal operation fluid temperature (122 ± 176°F or 50 ± 80°C).
wDo not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
wTo ensure safety, conduct this test in a wide, clear, level area, which provides good traction.
wThe stall test should always be carried out in pairs. One should observe the conditions of wheels
or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is performing the test.
MEASURE STALL SPEED
(a) Chock the front and rear wheels.
(b) Connect a tachometer to the engine.
(c) Fully apply the parking brake.
(d) Step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot.
(e) Start the engine.
(f) Shift into the D range. Step all the way down on the accelerator pedal with your right foot. Quickly
read the stall speed at this time.
Stall speed: 2,200
+150 rpm
(g) Perform the same test in R range.
EVALUATION
(a) If the stall speed is the same for both ranges without the rear wheels rotating but lower than specified
value:
wEngine output may be insufficient
w Stator one±way clutch is not operating properly
(b) If the stall speed in D range is higher than specified:
wLine pressure too low
wForward clutch slipping
wNo. 2 one±way clutch not operating properly
wO/D one±way clutch not operating properly
(c) If the stall speed in R range is higher than specified:
wLine pressure too low
wDirect clutch slipping
wFirst and reverse brake slipping
wO/D one±way clutch not operating properly
(d) If the stall speed in both R and D ranges are higher than specified:
wLine pressure too low
wImproper fluid level
wO/D one±way clutch not operating properly
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TIME LAG TEST
When the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be a certain time elapse or lag
before the shock can be felt. This is used for checking the condition of the O/D direct clutch, for-
ward clutch, direct clutch and first and reverse brake.
NOTICE:
wPerform the test at normal operating fluid temperature (122 ±176°F or 50 ± 80°C).
wBe sure to allow one minute interval between tests.
wMake three measurements and take the average value.
MEASURE TIME LAG
(a) Fully apply the parking brake.
(b) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
Idle speed (N range) : 700 rpm
(c) Shift the shift lever from N to D position. Using a stop watch, measure the time it takes from shifting
the lever until the shock is felt.
Time lag: Less than 1.2 seconds
(d) In the same manner, measure the time lag for N ± R.
Time lag: Less than 1.5 seconds
EVALUATION
(a) If N ± D time lag is longer than specified:
wLine pressure too low
wForward clutch worn
wO/D one±way clutch not operating properly
(b) If N ± R time lag is longer than specified:
wLine pressure too low
wDirect clutch worn
wFirst and reverse brake worn
wO/D one±way clutch not operating properly
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HYDRAULIC TEST
PREPARATION
(a) Warm up the transaxle fluid.
(b) Remove the transaxle case test plug and connect the hydraulic pressure gauge.
SST 09992±00094 (Oil pressure gauge)
NOTICE:
wPerform the test at normal operating fluid temperature (122 ±176°F or 50 ± 80°C).
wThe line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One should observe the conditions
of wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is performing the test.
MEASURE LINE PRESSURE
(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock the four wheels.
(b) Start the engine and check idling rpm.
(e) Step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot and shift into D range.
(d) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
(e) Press the accelerator pedal all the way down. Quickly read the highest line pressure when engine
speed reaches stall speed.
(f) In the same manner, perform the test in R range.
If the measured pressure are not up to specified values, recheck the throttle cable adjustment and
perform a retest.
kg/cm (psi, kPa)
Line pressure
R range D range
Idling
IdlingStall
Stall
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EVALUATION
(a) If the measured values at all ranges are higher than specified:
wThrottle cable out of adjustment
w4 Throttle valve defective
Regulator valve defective
(b) If the measured values at all ranges are lower than specified:
wThrottle cable out of adjustment
wThrottle valve defective
wRegulator valve defective
wOil pump defective
wO/D direct clutch defective
(c) If pressure is low in the D range only:
wD range circuit fluid leakage
wForward clutch defective
(d) If pressure is low in the R range only:
wR range circuit fluid leakage
wDirect clutch defective
wFirst and reverse brake defective
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