Automatic Transmission
Special Tools . 14'2OescriptionGeneral Operation . .... 14 3Power Flow . . .. '14_6
Electronic Control System .. .. . . .. .14_15Hydraulic Control .. 14 24Hydraulic Flow....-....... .. . .... .. .. . 14_29Lock'up Syslem .. .'t4'39Electrical SystemComponenl Locdlrons 14 45
PCM Circuil Dragram (A/T Control Svstem)'97 Model ....................... . . .. - . ... .14-46'98Model ................. . ... .. .. .1450'99 00Models.... . .... . . . 1452
PCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring ConditionsA"/T Control System-'97Model ...... ..14'48A,/T Control System -'98 00 Models . . .. . . 14 54
Troubleshooting Procedures .. ..... ... - 14_56Svmotom to comoonent CharlEiectr,cal Syslem -'97 Model . . 14 60Electrical System -'98 - OO Models . .. . . 14_62Electrical Troubleshooting ('97 Model)Troubleshooting Flowaharts .... ..... . .. . . 14_64
Electrical Troubleshooting ('98 - 00 Models)Troubleshootinq Flowclt"n" .... . ....- . .14-93ElectricalTroublesliooting('99 00Models)Troubleshootino FlowchartO/D OFF Indicator Light Does Not Come On 14 131
O/D OFF Indicator Liaht On ConstantlY . . . .1!-132O/D OFF Indicator Light Does Not Come OnEven Though O/D Switch ls Pressed . .... - 14_133
Lock up Control Solenoid Valve A,/B AssemblyTest....................-......... . .14-135Replacement . .ll_135Shifr ControlSolenoid Valve Ay'B Assembl,Test .............................. . .. 14-136
Replacement..............- . .14'136Linear Solenoid AssemblYTest.............................................. .. .... . 14_137Replacement .. . 14138Marnshaftlcountershafl Speed SensorsReplacement ...-... 14_138A/T Gear Position SwitchTest ..........................-... . .. 14-139ReplacementA/T Gear Positionlndicator.................. 14-140
Valve Eodynepair ............................... ..... . . .. - . .. ... 14 192
Assembly .................... .. 1{_193
Valve CapsDesciiption....-........................ .. ...... 14194
tnspeition ................... .. 14' 195
N4ain Valve BodyDisassembly/lnspection/Reassemblv - ...... .. 14_196
Secondarv Valve BodYDisassemblv4nspectron/ReassemblY .. . 14 198
Reoulator Valve Bodvbisassembtv,lnspiction/Reassemblv . 14199
Servo EodvDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly ... ....14'200
Lock'uo Valve BodYDis;ssembly/lnspection/Reassembly .... . 14_201
MainshaftDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly .. .. .. ..14'202
Inspection ....-.............. ..11_203
Sealing RingsReilaceient ...... ..... . 14'204
CountershaftDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly .. . . . . . 11-205
Disassembly/Reassemb|y . . ........ ...... . .. 14_206Inspedron ................ . .... . 14 207
One wav ClutchDisassembly/lnspection/ReassemblY ... 11_209
Sub-shaftDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly ... . .. . 14-210
oisassembly/Re6ssembly . . ... .-...... . . ..14-211
Sub-shaft BearingsReplacement .......14'212
Clutchllfustrated Index .......... . . .14-213
Disassembly .... .. .....14-216Reassembfy .... . .. .. . 14'218
Differentialllfustrated Index " 14-222Backlash Inspection . .... . .14'223
Bearing Repiacement .. 11-223
Differe-ntial Carrier Replacement .. .. . . . .. ..11-2?4
OifSeal Replacement. . .. 14'225
Side Clearance lnspection . . - .. ... . - ...... . .. 11'226
Transmission Housing BearingsMainshaJVCountershaft EearingsRepfacement .......14221Sub'siralt Eearing Replacement . . . . . . . . . ..11'224
Toroue Converter Housing BearingsMainshattEearing/OilSe6lReplacement . .. l4229
Countershaft Bea;ing Replacement.. .... .. ..14-230
Input Test - '97 - 98 ModelsInput Test '99 - 00 Models
Symptom to-Component ChartHydraulic System ...............
Checking
Removal ...,lllustrated Index (4WD)
Interlock SystemInterlock ControlUnit lnputTest. -..... -.. .... . - 14 144* Key Interlock Solenoid Test .- .. . . . - . . . ..... 14_146* Shift Lock Solenoid Test ..............-.-. . .. . ... .... 14 147*Shift LockSolenoidReplacement...... .. . .. .. 14 148* park pin Switch Test ......... 14 119' Park Pin Switch Replacement- '97 - 98 Models ....... 14-150* Park Pin Swirch/Over Drive (O/Di SwitchReplacemenl '99-00Models . .. 14_151over-Drive (O/D) Switch {'99 00 [4odels]Test........_..................... .......14-152Hydr.ulic System
..............._............... t4 142.................................. 14-143
Control Lever AssemblyR6placement ......,.,Reverse ldler Gear
lllustrated lndex
.......... 14-230
14 231
11-231
1nsta1|ation ..................Park StopInspeclion/AdjustmenlTransfer AssemblY.......14.232
RoadTest.............-.... ........ .StallSpeedTest ....._........................ ....... 14-159Fluid Level......_................... 14'160
Disessembly .................... 14-235Transfer Drive Gear BearingReplacementTrans{er Driven Gesf Shaft BearingReplacementTransfer Housing Roller BearingReplacementTransfer Cov€r A Bearing Outer RaceReplacementTransfer Housing Bearing Outer RaceReplacement ......-..,,,,,.....ReassemblvTransmassaonBeassembly ... -.. .... .14 250
Torque Converier/Drive Plate . .-. .... .. . ... .....14_258
Transmissionlnstatlation .................. ....... 14'259
Cooler Flushing . . ......11-261ATF Cooler HosesConnection.................. ....... 14-266I Shift LeverRemoval/lnstallation . .. 14'261
Disassemblv/Reassemblv - '97 - 98 Models . . 14_264
Disassembli/Reassemblv -'99 - 00 Models . 14-269
Over'Orive (O/D) Switch WireClearanceAdjustment. - ... . . . .. .. . 14'270
Detent Spring Replscement . . -.. ... .14'271*Shift CableAdiustment ....... 14'272
Repfacement.............. . 11'273
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11-237
14-238
$-234
11-23914-240
Transmigrion
Inspeclron ....., ...........Transfer AssemblyRemova1,.,,,..............,lnstallalion ........... .. ...Transmission
14 164
14-16514,167
14-169
End Cover/Transmissio . 14'174Transmission Housing .... ... .. . . .... .. 14-176Torque Converter Housingly'alve Body.. - ... -. 14 178
lllustrated lndex (2WD)End Cover/Transmissio ....... 14 180Transmission Housing . . ... . .. .... ... 14'182Torque Convener Housing/r'alve Body ......- 14-184
End CovefRemovat ...................... ....... 14'186Transmission HousingRemoval ...................... .. 14_188Torque Convener HousingA/alve BodYRemovat ................-..... .-..... 14-190
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NOTE: When the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester indicate DTC(s) for the automatic transmission control system'
the scan tool or tester indicates code P0700 simultaneously. code P07oo means a detection of some automatic transmis-
sion problem in the PGM-Fl control system
lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
NOTE: lf a customer describes the symptom for code P1706 (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test-driv-
ing, then recheck the OTC.
SymptomInspectionRef. page
E indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is ON (ll).14-86
E indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition
switch is first turned ON (ll).
't 4-41
Shift lever cannot be moved from @ position with the brake pedal
Dressed,Check shift lock system14-89
lgnition key cannot be moved from ACC (l) position to LOCK {0) posi
tion with the shift lever in E position.Check keY interlock system14-91
14-61
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NOTE: When the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester indicate DTC(S) for the automatic transmission control system,
the scan tool or tester indicates code P0700 simultaneously. Code P0700 means a detection of some automatic transmis-
sion problem in the PGM-Fl control system.
lf the self-diagnostic E or E indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
NOTE: lf a customer describes the symptom for code P17OO (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test-driv-
ing. then recheck the DTC.
SymptomInspectionRef. page
E or E indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition
switch is first turned ON (ll).14-123
E or E] indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the
ignition switch is oN {ll).
14-125
Shift lever cannot be moved from E position with the brake pedal
presseo.Check shift lock system14-'t26
lgnition key cannot be moved from ACC (l) position to LOCK (0) posi-
tion with the shift lever in E position.Check key interlock system14-129
O/D OFF indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition
switch is first turned ON (ll). ('99 - 00 models)14-131
The O/D OFF indicator light is on constantly whenever the ignition
switch is ON (ll). ('99 - 00 models)14-132
The O/D OFF indicator light does not come on even though the Over-
Drive (O/Dl switch is pressed in E position. ('99 - 00 models)
Check Over-Drive {O/D}
switch circuit14-133
14-63
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Troubleshooting Flowchart - Interlock system - Key Interlock system
IGNITION SW]TCH 6P CONNECTOR
KEY LOCK SOL
{WHT/BLU)
ACC PUSH SW (WHT/YELI
Wire side oI female terminals
KEY LOCK SOL(WHT/BLUI
(cont'd)
lgnition key cannot be moved
Irom ACC (l) pGition to LOCK (0)
position while Pushing the igni-
tion kev with the shift lever in lllposifio;, and the shift lever but-
ton rcleased.
Check Key Interlock Solenoid
Op€ration:1. Disconnect the ignition switch
connector (6P).
2. Connect the No. 4 terminal of
the ignition switch 6P connec-
tor to the battery Positive ter
minal, and connect the No. 3
terminal to the battery nega
tive terminal.3. Check the key interlock sole
noid operation A clicking
so!nd sho!ld be heard.
Faulty koy interlock solenoid.
Replace the ignition key cylinder/
steedng lock as36mbly
Does the key interlock
solenoid operate properly?
Check Key Interlock Switch OPer'
adon:1. Connect the No. 5 terminal of
the ignition switch connector
to the battery Positive termi
nal, and connect the No 3 ter
minal to the baftery negative
termrnal,2. Turn the ignition switch to
ACC (l), then push rt.
3. Check the key interlock sole'
noid operation. A clicking
sound should be heard whilepushing the ignition key.
Faulty key inte.lock switch
Replaco the ignition key cylindor/
stoering lock a3r.mblY.
Does the key interlocksolenoid operate ProPerlY?
To page 14 92
14-91
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Electrical Troubleshooting {'97 Model)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Interlock System - Key Interlock System lcont'dl
INTERLOCK CONTROL UNIT CONNECIOR {8PI
KEY LOCK SOL {WHT/8I-UI
ACC PUSH SW IWHTI
Wire side of female terminals
ATP P (BLK/BLU)
Check Key Interlock Solenoid fora Short Circuit:1. Disconnect the interlock controlunit connector.2. Check for continuity betweenthe No. l terminal and bodyground and between the No.5terminaland body ground indi-vidually.
Repair short in the wire betweenthe No. 1 or No. 5 terminal andthe ignition switch 6P connector.
ls there continuity?
Check Park Pin Switch ODeration:Check for continuity between theNo. I terminal and body ground.
Check tor shori in the wirebetwo€n the No. 8 terminal otthe interlock control unit and thepark pin switch. lf wire is OK,ch6ck the park pin switch.
ls there continuity?
Measu16 ATP P Voltage:1. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).2. Measure the vohage betweenthe No.6 terminal and bodyground.
R6pei. open in the wire betweenthe No. 6 i€rminal and the A/Tgea. position switch.
Check for loose terminalfit in theinterlock control unil connectors.lf necessery, substitute a known-good interlock control unit andr6check.
From page 14-91
Shift lever must be in E.
14-92
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Troubleshooting Flowchart - Interlock system - Key Interlock system
IGNITION SWITCH 6P CONNECTOR
KEY LOCK SOL
IWHT/BLU)
ACC PUSH SW (WHT/YEL}
Wire side ot female terminals
KEY LOCK SOL
IWHT/BLUI
+B KEY LOCK(WHT/GRN)
(cont'd)
lgnition ksy cannot be moved
from ACC (l) pGition to LOCK (01
position while Pushing it with
the shift lever in E PGition.
Check Key lntorlock Solenoid
Operation:1. Disconnect the ignition switch
connector (6P).
2. Connect the No. 4 terminal of
the ignition switch 6P connec-tor to the battery Posative ter_minal, and connect the No. 3
terminal to the battery nega
tive terminal.3. Check the key interlock sole-no id operation. A clicking
sound should be heard.
F.ulty key interlock solenoid.
Replace tho ignition key cylinder/
steering lock asembly.
Does the key interlocksolenoid operate ProPerlY?
Ch€ck Key |motlock Switch OPer'etion:1. Connect the No. 5 terminal of
th€ ignition switch connectorto the battery Positive termi-nal, and connectthe No.3 teF
minal to the baftery negativetermrnal,2. TLrrn the ignition switch toACC (l), then PUsh it.3. Check the key interlock sole-noid operation. A clickingsound should be heard whilepushing the ignition kev.
Faulty key interlock 3witch.
Roplaco the ignidon key cylinder/
steoring lock tssamblY.
Does the key interlocksolenoid operate Properly?
To page 14-130
14-129
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('98 - 00 Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Interlock System - Key Interlock System (cont,dl
INTERLOCK CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR {8PI
KEY LOCK SOL (WHT/BI-U}
ACC PUSH SW {WHT)
Wire side of female terminals
ATP P IBLK/BLUI
From page 14'129
Shift lever must be in E.
Check Key Intorlock Solonoid tola Short Circuit:1. Disconnect the interlock controlunit connector,2. Check for continuity betweenthe No. l terminal and bodyground and between the No.5terminal and body ground individually.
Repair shon in thc wire betweonthe No. 1 or No. 5 terminal andth€ ignhion switch 6P connector.
ls there continuity?
Check Park Pin Switch Opera-tion:Check for continuity between theNo. I terminal and body ground.
Check for short in the wir6between the No. 8 terminal ofthe int€rlock control unit and thopark pin switch. ll wire is OK,ch6ck the park pin switch.
ls there continujty?
Moasure ATP P Voftegel1. Turn the ignition switch ON (lli.2. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 6 terminal and bodyground.
Repair open in the wiro betweenthe No. 6 termin.l and the A/Tgear position 3witch.
Check for looseterminal fit in th€interlock control unit connoctors.lf necosssry, substitute t known-good interlock control unit andrecheck.
14-130
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CavityWire
ColorTest CondhionTost: Desired RosultPossible Cause(lf result is not obtainedl
1WHT/BLU
lgnition switch turned
to ACC (l), ignition key
pushed all the way in
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 48 {30 A} fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Blown No.33 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty steering lock assembly
{key interlock solenoid)
An open in the wire
YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
YEUBLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be baftery voltage.
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty shift lock solenoid
An open in the wire
4BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401)
. An open in the wire
5WHT
lgnition switch turned
to ACC (l), ignition key
pushed all the way in
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.48 (30 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Blown No. 33 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty steering lock assembly(key interlock switch)
An open in the wire
BLI(BLU
Shift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity,
Faulty Ay'T gear position switch
Poor ground (G101)
An open in the wire
8WHT/BLK
Shift lever in @ and
pulled toward steering
wneel
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty park pin switch
Shon to ground
Shift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be no continuity.
Wire side of female terminals
Reconnect the interlock control unit 8P connector.
14-145
7WHT/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and brake pedal
presseo
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty brake switch
Faulty throttle position (TP)
sensor
Faulty PCM
An open in the wire
Faulty interlock control unit
lgnition switch ON (lll,
brake pedal and accel-
erator pedal pressed at
the same time
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be baftery voltage,
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