
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET
1.lRead the Fail-safe and listen to customer complaints. AT-5
2.lA/T FLUID CHECK AT-27
lLeakage (Follow specified procedure)
lFluid condition
lFluid level
3.lPerform STALL TEST and LINE PRESSURE TEST. AT-27,
AT-30
lStall test Ð Mark possible damaged components/others.
lTorque converter one-way clutch
lReverse clutch
lForward clutch
lOverrun clutch
lForward one-way clutchlLow & reverse brake
lLow one-way clutch
lEngine
lLine pressure is low
lClutches and brakes except high
clutch and brake band are OK
lLine pressure test Ð Suspected parts:
4.lPerform all ROAD TEST and mark required procedures. AT-32
4-1. Check before engine is started. AT-33
lSELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE Ð Mark detected items.
lVehicle speed sensor×A/T (Revolution sensor), AT-50.
lVehicle speed sensor×MTR, AT-54.
lThrottle (accelerator) position sensor, AT-60.
lShift solenoid valve A, AT-63.
lShift solenoid valve B, AT-66.
lOverrun clutch solenoid valve, AT-69.
lTorque converter clutch solenoid valve, AT-88.
lA/T fluid temperature sensor and TCM power source, AT-76.
lEngine speed signal, AT-80.
lLine pressure solenoid valve, AT-84.
lPark/neutral position, overdrive control, A/T check and throttle
(accelerator) position switches, AT-88.
lBattery
lOthers
4-2. Check at idle AT-35
l1. SPORT Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On, AT-92.
l2. SPORT or SNOW Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On, AT-95.
l3. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On, AT-95.
l4. SPORT Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On, AT-96.
l5. Engine Cannot Be Started In ªPº And ªNº Position, AT-97.
l6. In ªPº Position, Vehicle Moves Forward Or Backward When Pushed, AT-97.
l7. In ªNº Position, Vehicle Moves, AT-98.
l8. Large Shock. ªNº,ªRº Position, AT-99.
l9. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In ªRº Position, AT-100.
l10. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In ªDº, ª2º Or ª1º Position, AT-101.
4-3. Cruise testAT-36,
AT-39
Part-1
l11. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1, AT-102.
l12. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1,D2Or Does Not Kickdown: D4,D2, AT-103.
l13. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2,D3, AT-104.
l14. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3,D4, AT-105.
l15. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up, AT-106.
l16. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition, AT-107.
l17. Lock-up Is Not Released, AT-107.
l18. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light Braking D
4,D3), AT-108.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð Introduction
Diagnostic Worksheet (Cont'd)
AT-24

Work Flow
HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR QUICK AND ACCURATE REPAIR
A good understanding of the malfunction conditions can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a problem. It is important to fully understand the symptoms
or conditions for a customer complaint.
Make good use of the two sheets provided, ªINFORMATION FROM CUSTOMERº and ªDIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEETº, to perform the best troubleshooting possible.
CHECK IN
LISTEN TO CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS AND FILL OUT
ªINFORMATION FROM CUSTOMERº, AT-23.
Check for any Service Bulletins.FRefer to FAIL-SAFE Service Notice or Precautions, AT-5.
CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION. IF NG, PLACE
CHECK ON THE DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET, AT-24.FRefer to A/T Fluid Check, AT-27.
PERFORM STALL TEST AND LINE PRESSURE TEST.FRefer to Stall Test and Line Pressure Test, AT-27, AT-30.
PERFORM ROAD TEST WITH SELF-DIAGNOSIS AND
PLACE CHECKS FOR NG ITEMS ON THE DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET.
NG items including
self-diagnostic item
FFollow ROAD TEST procedure, AT-32.
IFOR SELF-DIAGNOSIS NG ITEMS:
-INSPECT EACH COMPONENT.
-REPAIR/REPLACE.
IPERFORM ROAD TEST AND PLACE CHECKS FOR NG
ITEMS ON THE DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET AGAIN.FIRefer to self-diagnosis, AT-14.
IPerform ROAD TEST for all items.
IFOR ALL REMAINING MALFUNCTIONS:
-INSPECT EACH COMPONENT.
-REPAIR/REPLACE.
IPERFORM ROAD TEST AND CONFIRM ALL MALFUNC-
TIONS ARE ELIMINATED.FRefer to
ION BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION,
AT-14, AT-20.
ITROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE,
AT-50, AT-88.
IDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR SYMPTOMS, AT-26,
AT-112.
ISymptom Chart, AT-43.
ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE FROM TCM MEMORIES.FRefer to HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS,
AT-19.
PERFORM FINAL CHECK
OK
FRefer to SELF-DIAGNOSIS CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE,
AT-50 - AT-84.
CHECK OUT
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð Introduction
AT-26

A/T Fluid Check
FLUID LEAKAGE CHECK
1. Clean area suspected of leaking. Ð for example, mating sur-
face of converter housing and transmission case.
2. Start engine, apply foot brake, place selector lever in ªDº posi-
tion and wait a few minutes.
3. Stop engine.
4. Check for fresh leakage.
FLUID CONDITION CHECK
Fluid color Suspected problem
Dark or black with burned odor Wear of frictional material
Milky pinkWater contamination Ð Road water enter-
ing through filler tube or breather
Varnished fluid, light to dark
brown and tackyOxidation Ð Over or under filling, Ð Over-
heating
FLUID LEVEL CHECK
Refer to MA section (ªChecking A/T Fluidº, ªCHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCEº).
Stall Test
STALL TEST PROCEDURE
1. Check A/T and engine fluid levels. If necessary, add.
2. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes or until engine oil and ATF
reach operating temperature.
ATF operating temperature:
50 - 80ÉC (122 - 176ÉF)
3. Set parking brake and block wheels.
4. Install a tachometer where it can be seen by driver during test.
IIt is good practice to put a mark on point of specified
engine rpm on indicator.
5. Start engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in ªDº
position.
6. Accelerate to wide open throttle gradually while applying foot
brake.
7. Quickly note the engine stall revolution and immediately
release throttle.
IDuring test, never hold throttle wide open for more than 5
seconds.
Stall revolution:
2,450 - 2,700 rpm
SAT801A
SAT638A
SAT647B
SAT513G
SAT514G
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð Basic Inspection
AT-27

6. Touch ªDATA MONITORº.
7. Touch ªMAIN SIGNALSº to set recording condition.
8. See ªNumerical Displayº, ªBarchart Displayº or ªLine Graph Dis-
playº.
9. Touch ªSTARTº.
10. When performing cruise test, touch ªStore Dataº.
11. After finishing cruise test part 1, touch ªSTOPº.
12. Touch ªSTOREº.
SAT252K
SAT253K
SAT236K
SAT237K
SAT254K
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð Basic Inspection
Road Test (Cont'd)
AT-37

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Does A/T shift from D3to D4at the speci-
fied speed?
Read gear position, throttle posi-
tion and vehicle speed.
Specified speed when shifting from
D
3to D4:
Refer to Shift schedule, AT-196.
Ye s
ENo
Go to ª14. A/T Does Not
Shift: D
3,D4º, AT-105.
Does A/T perform lock-up at the specified
speed?
Read vehicle speed, throttle posi-
tion when lock-up duty becomes
94%.
Specified speed when lock-up
occurs:
Refer to Shift schedule, AT-196.
Ye s
ENo
Go to ª15. A/T Does Not
Perform Lock-upº, AT-106.
Does A/T hold lock-up condition for more
than 30 seconds?
Ye s
ENo
Go to ª16. A/T Does Not
Hold Lock-up Conditionº,
AT-107.
1. Release accelerator pedal.
2. Is lock-up released when accelerator
pedal is released?
Ye s
ENo
Go to ª17. Lock-up Is Not
Releasedº, AT-107.
1. Decelerate vehicle by applying foot
brake lightly.
2. Does engine speed return to idle
smoothly when A/T is shifted from D
4to
D
3?
Read gear position and engine
speed.
Ye s
ENo
Go to ª18. Engine Speed
Does Not Return To Idle
(Light Braking D
4,D3)º,
AT-108.
1. Stop vehicle.
2. Go to ªCruise test Ð Part 2º, AT-41.
SAT402H
SAT403H
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð Basic Inspection
Road Test (Cont'd)
AT-40

TCM Terminals and Reference Value
PREPARATION
IMeasure voltage between each terminal and terminalq15orq48
by following ªTCM INSPECTION TABLEº.
TCM HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT
TCM INSPECTION TABLE
(Data are reference values.)
Terminal
No.Item ConditionJudgement
standard
1Line pressure solenoid
valve
When releasing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.1.5 - 3.0V
When depressing accelerator pedal
fully after warming up engine.0.5V or less
2Line pressure solenoid
valve
(with dropping resistor)When releasing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.4 - 14V
When depressing accelerator pedal
fully after warming up engine.0.5V or less
3Torque converter clutch
solenoid valve
When A/T performs lock-up. 8 - 15V
When A/T does not perform lock- up. Approximately 0V
5* DT1
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6* DT2 Ð Ð
7* DT3 Ð Ð
9ÐÐÐ
ÐÐ
*: These terminals are connected to the ECM.
SAT010C
YAT296
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð General Description
AT-46

Terminal
No.Item ConditionJudgement
standard
10 Power source
When turning ignition switch to ªONº. Battery voltage
When turning ignition switch to
ªOFFº.Approximately 0V
11 Shift solenoid valve A
When shift solenoid valve A oper-
ates.
(When driving in ªD
1ºorªD4º.)Battery voltage
When shift solenoid valve A does not
operate.
(When driving in ªD
2ºorªD3º.)Approximately 0V
12 Shift solenoid valve BWhen shift solenoid valve B oper-
ates.
(When driving in ªD
1ºorªD2º.)Battery voltage
When shift solenoid valve B does
not operate.
(When driving in ªD
3ºorªD4º.)Approximately 0V
16Closed throttle position
switch
[in throttle (accelerator)
position switch]
When releasing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.Battery voltage
When depressing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.Approximately 0V
17Wide open throttle posi-
tion switch
[in throttle (accelerator)
position switch]When depressing accelerator pedal
more than half-way after warming up
engine.Battery voltage
When releasing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.Approximately 0V
18A/T mode switch
ªSNOWºWhen setting A/T mode switch in
ªSNOWº position.Battery voltage
When setting A/T mode switch in
other position.Approximately 0V
19 Power source Same as No. 104
20Overrun clutch solenoid
valve
When overrun clutch solenoid valve
operates.Battery voltage
When overrun clutch solenoid valve
does not operate.Approximately 0V
22 Overdrive control switch
When setting overdrive control
switch in ªONº positionBattery voltage
When setting overdrive control
switch in ªOFFº position1V or less
26Park/neutral ª1º position
switchWhen setting selector lever to ª1º
position.Battery voltage
When setting selector lever to other
positions.Approximately 0V
27Park/neutral ª2º position
switchWhen setting selector lever to ª2º
position.Battery voltage
When setting selector lever to other
positions.Approximately 0V
28 Ground Ð Ð
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð General Description
TCM Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
AT-47

Terminal
No.Item ConditionJudgement
standard
28Power source
(Back-up)
or
When turning ignition switch to
ªOFFº.Battery voltage
When turning ignition switch to ªONº. Battery voltage
29Revolution sensor
(Measure in AC rang)
When vehicle cruises at 30 km/h (19
MPH).1V or more
Voltage rises gradually in
response to vehicle
speed.
When vehicle parks. 0V
34Park/neutral ªDº position
switch
When setting selector lever to ªDº
position.Battery voltage
When setting selector lever to other
positions.Approximately 0V
35Park/neutral ªRº position
switchWhen setting selector lever to ªRº
position.Battery voltage
When setting selector lever to other
positions.Approximately 0V
36Park/neutral ªNº or ªPº
position switchWhen setting selector lever to ªNº or
ªPº position.Battery voltage
When setting selector lever to other
positions.Approximately 0V
39 Engine speed signal
When engine runs at idle speed. 0.8V
When engine runs at 2,000 rpm. Approximately 2.2V
40 Vehicle speed sensor
When moving vehicle at 2 to 3 km/h
(1 to 2 MPH) for1m(3ft)ormore.Voltage varies between
less than 1V and more
than 4.5V
42Throttle (accelerator)
position sensor
(Power source)
Ð 4.5 - 5.5V
42 Ground Ð Ð
43 SPORT indicator lamp
When setting A/T mode switch in
ªSPORTº position.Approximately 0V
When setting A/T mode switch in
other position.Battery voltage
44A/T mode switch
ªSPORTºWhen setting A/T mode switch in
ªSPORTº position.Battery voltage
When setting A/T mode switch in
other position.Approximately 0V
47A/T fluid temperature
sensorWhen ATF temperature is 20ÉC
(68ÉF).Approximately 1.5V
When ATF temperature is 80ÉC
(176ÉF).Approximately 0.5V
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð General Description
TCM Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
AT-48