Page 494 of 1681
From pag€ 14-76
Ch.ck FAS Wir! for I ShoitClrc!hr1. Turn th6 ignition swilch OFF.2. Disconnect the C (31P) con-n€ctor from tho ECM.3. Chock for continuiv b€tweonth€ c9 torminal of th6 EcM c(3'lP) conn6ctor or the 819torminal of th€ fcM B l22Plconnoctor and body ground,
B.pllr rhort in th. FAS wirob.tw..n th. TCM .nd th. ECM.
Chack tor looaa TCM connactora.lf nacaaary, aubatltuta I known.good TCM .nd rach..k.
TCM CONNECTOR B {22P}
WIRE SIDE OF FEMALE TERMINALS
ECM CONNECTOR C {31PI
WIRE SIDE OF FEMALE TERMINALS
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Page 495 of 1681

Electrical Troubleshootin g
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Mainshaft Speed Sensor
Po3aiblo causo
' Diaconnocted mrin3haft spocd30nsor connoctot. Short or open in mainshsttsoeod senSot wito. Faulty main3halt spood 3€n3ol
vNOTE: Code P0715 (code '15) on the TCM
doesn't always mean there's an electrical
oroblem in the mainshaft or countershaftspeed sensor circuit; code P0715 (code l5)
may also indicates a mechanical problem
in the lransmission.
MAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSOR CONNECTOR
TERMINAL SIDE OF MALE TERMINALS
TCM CONNECTOR B (22P)
WIRE SIDE OF FEMALE TERMINALS
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' OBD ll Sc.n Tool indicrt6 Codo
P0715' self-diagnosis El indicalorlight indicatos Code 15.
Check the mainshatt and counler-shaft soeed sensor installation.
Are the mainshaft and countershaltspeed sensor installed properly?
M6asure Mainshtft Spood Son'
sor Rgsi5tanco at ths Sonsol Con-
nec'tor:'t. Disconnect the 3P connectorIrom th6 mainshatt speedsensor connedor,2. Measure the rcsistance of themainshaft speed sensor.
ls the resistance 400 - 600 o?
Chock Mainshaft Speed Son3orfor a Short Circuh:l. Disconnect the B (22P) con-nector lrom the TCM.2. Check lor continuity betlveenbody ground and the 810 ter'
minal and 817 terminal indi-
vidually.
Repair 3hort in tha wi?es bttwo€ntho 810 lnd Bt? terminal3.ndtha mainshltt spaed sonaot.
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Electrical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowchart - lDnl IndicatorLight Does Not Come On
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Check the Sowice Chock Connec-lol:Make sure the special tool {SCSSorvice Connector) is not con-nected to the service check con-
nector.
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TCM CONNECTOR A I26PI
The iDal Indic.tor light does not
coma on whgn the ignhion switchis tirst tulnod ON {ll). (lt should
come on tor about two s€conds.)
Disconnect the 3pocisl tool from
tho sgrvice chock connlc'tor and
rachock.
ls the specialtool (SCS Service
Connedor) connected to the
service check connector?
Ch.ck tho [O! Indicator Light:Shiftto E position.
Chock tor loos. TCM conn.ctoi3.lf nece3s!ry, subttitute a known-good TCM and r.ch.ck,
Does the E indicator lightcome on?
Ch.ck the Ground Circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A 126P) con-nector from the TCM.
3. Check lor continuity botweenthe A13 terminal and bodyground and tho 426 terminaland body ground.
Reprir opan in the wir.3betwoon th6 A13 or A26 t..mi-nil. and G101.Repair poor ground (G101).
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Electrical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowchart - EIndicator Light On Gonstantly
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ICM CONNECTOR A I26PI
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Th. E indicltor ligM i! on cor.
.t.ntly Inoi blinllng) wh.n.Y.l
th. lgrhior lwftch l. ON {ll).
M...ur. D. INO Vohtg.:1. Turn tho ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect th€ A (26P) con-noctor from the TCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure thg voltag€ bstwegnthe A17 t6rminal and bodyground.
Rapalr ahort to powar In tha wiru
b.tw..n th. A17 l.rmin.l lnd
tha gaug. .cr.mbly.
M.a3ur. ATP D. voh.g.:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Conn€ct th€ A (26P) conn€c-tor to the TCM.3. Turn th€ ignition switch ON (ll).
4, Shift to any position otherthan E position.
5. Moasure the vohag€ b€tweenthe A9 tormin.l and bodyground.
Ch.ck tor r rhort to ground in thawir. b!tw..n th. Ag tarmin.l.nd th. A/T g..r potfion lwltch.f wi.e b OK r.pllca th. A/T g.|rpolition Indacrtor.
WIRE SIDE OF FEMAI.I TERMINALS
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Page 504 of 1681

Replacement
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Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve A/B Assembly
NOTE: Lock-up control solenoid valves A and B must be
removed/replaced as an assembly.
L Disconnect 2P connector from the lock-up control
solenoid valve Ay'B assembly.
2. Measure the resistance between the No. 2 terminal
{solenoid valve A) of the lock-up control solenoid
valve connector and body ground, and between the
No. 1 terminal {solenoid valve B) and body ground.
STANDARD: 12 - 25 O
LOCK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A/BASSEMBLY
Replace the lock-uo control solenoid valve assem-
bly if the resistance is out of specification.
lf the resistance is within the standard, connect the
No. 1 terminal of the lock-uD control solenoid valve
connector to the battery positive terminal. A clicking
sound should be hea.d. Connect the No. 2 terminal to
the battery positive terminal. A clicking sound should
be heard. Replace the lock-up control solenoid valve
assembly if no clicking sound is heard.
1.Remove the mounting bolts and lock-up control
solenoid valve A/B assemblv.
Check the lock-up control solenoid valve fluid pas-
sages for dust or dirt. and replace as an assembly, if
necessary.
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgtm,8.7 lbf.ftl
Clean the mounting surfaceand tluid passages.
Clean the mounting surface and fluid passages of
the lock-up control solenoid valve assembly, and
install a new lock-up control solenoid valve Ay'B with
a new filter/gasket.
Check the connector for rust, din or oil, and recon-
nect it securelv.
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Page 505 of 1681

Shift Control Solenoid Valve A/B Assembly
Test
NOTE: Shift control solenoid valves A and B must be
removed/replaced as an assembly.
l. Disconnect 3P connector from the shift control
solenoid valve A,/B assembly.
2. Measure the resistance between the No. 1 terminal
(solenoid valve A) of the shift control solenoid valve
connector and body ground, and between the No. 3
terminal (solenoid valve B) and body ground.
STANDARD: 12 - 25 o
Replace the shift control solenoid valve assembly if
the resistance is out of sDecification.
lf the resistance is within the standard, connect the
No. 1 terminal of the shift control solenoid valve con-
nector to the battery positive terminal. A clicking
sound should be heard. Connect the No. 3 terminal to
the battery positive terminal. A clicking sound should
be heard. Replace the shift control solenoid valve
assembly if no clicking sound is heard.
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1.0 mmN.m {1.2 kgf m, 8.7 lbf'ft)
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SOLENOID
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SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALV€ A/BASSEMBLY
Replacement
Remove the mounting bolts and shift control sole-
noid valve ly'B assemblv.
NOTE: Be sure to remove or replace the shift con-
trol solenoid valves A and B as an assemblY.
Check the shift control solenoid valve fluid pas-
sages for dust or dirt, and replsce as an assembly, if
necessarv.
BRACKET
Clean the mounting surfaceand tluid passages.VALVE A/B ASSEMBLYFILTER/GASKETReplace.
Clean the mounting surfsce and fluid passages of
the shift control solenoid valve assembly, and
install a new shift control solenoid valve Ay'B with a
new filter/gasket.
Check the connector for rust, dirt or oil, and recon-
nect at securely.
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Page 515 of 1681

Checking/Changing
Checking
NOTE: Check the fluid level with the engine at normal
operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
1.
2.
Park the vehicle on level ground. Turn off the
eng I ne.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loopl from the trans-
mission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
should be between the u9Der and lower marks.
lf the level is below the lower mark. pour the recom-
mended fluid* into the tube to bring it to the upper
mark.
DIPSTICK
UPPERLOWER
Insert the dipstick back into the transmission in the
direction shown.
DIPSTICK
Changing
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mm49 N.m 15.0 kgt.m, 36 lbf.ftl
Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
by driving the vehicle. Park the vehicle on level
ground, turn the engine off, then remove drain plug
and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid* to the upper mark on the dipstick.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.7 t 12.9 US qr,2.1lmp qt) at change
5.9 / 16.2 US $. 5.2 lmp qt) at overhaul
Recommended Automatic Transmisgion Fluid:
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATE*
* Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-
Honda ATF can affect shift qualitv
1.
WASHERReplace.
FRONT
Installthe dipstick in the extentof the direction shown.
Fluid Level
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Transmission
Removal
. Make sure lifts, iacks and salety stands are placed
properly, and hoist brackets are attached to lhe cor-
rect position on the engine (see section 11.
. Apply parking brake and block real wheels, so vehi-
cle will nol roll off stands and fall on you while work-
ing under it.
CAUTION: Use fender covers to avoid damaging paint-
ed surtaces.
1 . Disconnect the battery negative (- ) and positive { + )
cables from the battery.
2. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
assemoty.
AIR CLEANERHOUSING ASSEMBLY
Remove the starter motor cables and cable holder
from the starter motor.
MOTOR CABLECABLE HOLDER
STARTER MOTOR'/,/ \
STARTER MOTOR CABI-E
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5.
Remove the transmission ground cable from the
transmission hanger.
Disconnect the lock-up control solenoid valve con-
nector and the shift control solenoid valve connec-
tor, then remove the harness clamp on the lock-up
control solenoid harness from the harness s1ay.
HARNESS CLAMP
TRANSMISSIOIGROUND CABLE
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), main-
shalt speed sensor and countershalt speed sensor
connecrors.
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VEHICLE SPEED
VEHICLE SPEED
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MAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSOR CONNECTOR
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