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Stall TestECS004VS
STALL TEST PROCEDURE
1. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add.
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Stall TestECS004VS
STALL TEST PROCEDURE
1. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add.
2. Drive](/manual-img/5/57404/w960_57404-2292.png)
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Stall TestECS004VS
STALL TEST PROCEDURE
1. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add.
2. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes or until fluid and oil reach
operating temperature. Refer to AT- 1 7 , "
Changing A/T Fluid" .
3. Set parking brake and block wheels.
4. Install a tachometer where it can be seen by driver during test.
It is good practice to mark the point of specified engine
rpm on indicator.
5. Start engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in D
position.
6. Accelerate to wide open throttle gradually while applying foot
brake.
7. Quickly note the engine stall revolution and immediately release
throttle.
During test, never hold throttle wide open for more than 5
seconds.
8. Move selector lever to N position.
9. Cool off ATF.
Run engine at idle for at least one minute.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 with selector lever in 2, 1 and R posi-
tions.
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SAT513G
Stall revolution:
QR20DE: 2,450 - 2,950 rpm
QR25DE: 2,300 - 2,750 rpm
SAT514G
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Line Pressure TestECS004VT
LINE PRESSURE TEST PORTS
Location of line pressure test ports are shown in the illustration.
Always replace pressure plugs as they are self-sealing
bolts.
LINE PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURE
1. Check A/T fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add fluid or
oil.
2. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes or until engine oil and ATF
reach operating temperature. Refer to AT- 1 7 , "
Changing A/T
Fluid" .
3. Install pressure gauge to corresponding line pressure port.
4. Set parking brake and block wheels.
Continue to depress brake pedal fully while line pressure
test is being performed at stall speed.
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SAT647B
UAT008
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5. Start engine and measure line pressure at idle and stall speed.
When measuring line pressure at stall speed, follow the
stall test procedure.
LINE PRESSURE
JUDGEMENT OF LINE PRESSURE TEST
SAT493G
Check lock-up hold.Line pressure kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)
“D”, “2” and “1” positions “R” position
Idle 500 (5.00, 5.1, 73) 778 (7.78, 7.9, 113)
Stall 1,233 (12.33, 12.6, 179) 1,918 (19.18, 19.6, 278)
Judgement Suspected parts
At idleLine pressure is low in all positions.
Oil pump wear
Control piston damage
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Spring for pressure regulator valve damaged
Fluid pressure leakage between oil strainer and pressure regulator valve
Clogged strainer
Line pressure is low in particular posi-
tion.
Fluid pressure leakage between manual valve and particular clutch
For example, line pressure is:
− Low in R and 1 positions, but
− Normal in D and 2 positions.
Therefore, fluid leakage exists at or around low and reverse brake circuit.
Refer to AT- 2 3
.
Line pressure is high.
Maladjustment of throttle position sensor
A/T fluid temperature sensor damaged
Line pressure solenoid valve sticking
Short circuit of line pressure solenoid valve circuit
Pressure modifier valve sticking
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Open in dropping resistor circuit
At stall
speedLine pressure is low.
Maladjustment of throttle position sensor
Line pressure solenoid valve sticking
Short circuit of line pressure solenoid valve circuit
Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking
Pressure modifier valve sticking
Pilot valve sticking
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7. CHECK VEHICLE MOVE
1. Move selector lever to D, 2 and 1 positions and check if vehicle
creeps forward.
Does vehicle creep forward in all three position?
YES >> GO TO AT- 2 6 6 , "3. CRUISE TEST" .
NO >>
Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET.
Refer to AT- 2 5 2 , "
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" .
GO TO AT- 2 9 9 , "Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In
“D”, “2” Or “1” Position" .
Continue “Road Test”.
3. CRUISE TEST
Check all items listed in Parts 1 through 3.
With CONSULT-II
Using CONSULT-II, conduct a cruise test and record the result.
Print the result and ensure that shifts and lock-ups take place as per Shift Schedule.
CONSULT-II Setting Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data
link connector, which is located in instrument lower panel on
driver side.
SAT773B
SAT601J
SCIA0691E
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5. CHECK LOCK-UP (D4 TO D4 L/U)
Check lock-up (D
4 to D4 L/U).
Specified speed when lock-up occurs. Refer to AT- 5 3 0 , "
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5. CHECK LOCK-UP (D4 TO D4 L/U)
Check lock-up (D
4 to D4 L/U).
Specified speed when lock-up occurs. Refer to AT- 5 3 0 , "
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5. CHECK LOCK-UP (D4 TO D4 L/U)
Check lock-up (D
4 to D4 L/U).
Specified speed when lock-up occurs. Refer to AT- 5 3 0 , "
VEHICLE SPEED WHEN PERFORMING LOCK-UP"
.
Read vehicle speed, throttle opening when lock-up duty
becomes 94%. Refer to AT- 2 4 4 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE (A/T)" .
Does A/T perform lock-up at the specified speed?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >>
Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET.
GO TO AT- 3 11 , "A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up" .
Continue “Road Test”.
6. CHECK HOLD LOCK-UP
Continue Road Test.
When lock-up duty becomes 94%. Refer to AT- 2 4 4 , "
DATA MONITOR MODE (A/T)" .
Does A/T hold lock-up condition for more than 30 seconds?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >>
Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET.
GO TO AT- 3 1 2 , "A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition" .
Continue “Road Test”.
7. CHECK SHIFT DOWN (D4 L/U TO D4 )
Release accelerator pedal.
When lock-up duty becomes 4%. Refer to AT- 2 4 4 , "
DATA
MONITOR MODE (A/T)" .
Is lock-up released when accelerator pedal is released?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >>
Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET.
GO TO AT- 3 1 4 , "Lock-up Is Not Released" .
Continue “Road Test”.
8. CHECK SHIFT DOWN (D4 TO D3 )
Decelerate vehicle by applying foot brake lightly.
Read gear position and engine speed. Refer to AT- 2 4 4 ,
"DATA MONITOR MODE (A/T)" .
Does engine speed return to idle smoothly when A/T is shifted from
D4 to D3 ?
YES >> 1. Stop vehicle.
2. GO TO AT- 2 7 3 , "
Cruise Test — Part 2" .
NO >>
Mark the box on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET.
GO TO AT- 3 1 5 , "Engine Speed Does Not Return To
Idle (Light Braking D4 → D3 )" .
Continue “Road Test”.
SAT957I
SAT958I
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Large shock changing from “12 ” to “11
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Large shock changing from “12 ” to “11
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OFF vehicle 2. Low](/manual-img/5/57404/w960_57404-2319.png)
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Large shock changing from “12 ” to “11
” in “1” position.ON vehicle 1. Control valve assemblyAT-404
OFF vehicle 2. Low & reverse brakeAT-483
Transmission overheats. ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT-256
2. Engine idling rpmEC-506
3. Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensorAT-345
4. Line pressure testAT-260
5. Line pressure solenoid valveAT-387
6. Control valve assemblyAT-404
Transmission overheats. OFF vehicle7. Oil pumpAT-443
8. Reverse clutchAT-464
9. High clutchAT-469
10. Brake bandAT-497
11. Forward clutchAT-475
12. Overrun clutchAT-475
13. Low & reverse brakeAT-483
14. Torque converterAT-423
ATF shoots out during operation.
White smoke emitted from exhaust
pipe during operation.ON vehicle 1. Fluid levelAT-256
OFF vehicle2. Reverse clutchAT-464
3. High clutchAT-469
4. Brake bandAT-497
5. Forward clutchAT-475
6. Overrun clutchAT-475
7. Low & reverse brakeAT-483
Offensive smell at fluid charging pipe.ON vehicle 1. Fluid levelAT-256OFF vehicle2. Torque converterAT-423
3. Oil pumpAT-443
4. Reverse clutchAT-464
5. High clutchAT-469
6. Brake bandAT-497
7. Forward clutchAT-475
8. Overrun clutchAT-475
9. Low & reverse brakeAT-483
Torque converter is not locked up. ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensorAT-345
2. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT-332, AT-339
3. Engine speed signalAT-382
4. A/T fluid temp sen circ and TCM pow
sourAT-374
5. Line pressure testAT-260
6. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT-368
7. Control valve assemblyAT-404
Torque converter is not locked up. OFF vehicle 8. Torque converterAT-423
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Torque converter clutch piston slip.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT- 2 5 6
2. Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensorAT- 3 4 5
3. Line pressure testAT- 2 6 0
4. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 3 6 8
5. Line pressure solenoid valveAT- 3 8 7
6. Control valve assemblyAT- 4 0 4
OFF vehicle 7. Torque converterAT- 4 2 3
Lock-up point is extremely high or low.
AT- 3 11ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensorAT- 3 4 5
2. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 3 3 2, AT-339
3. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 3 6 8
4. Control valve assemblyAT- 4 0 4
A/T does not shift to “D4 ” when driv-
ing with overdrive control switch “ON”.ON vehicle1. Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensorAT- 3 4 5
2. PNP switchAT- 3 2 4
3. Overdrive control switchAT- 3 2 4
4. Vehicle speed sensor·A/T (Revolution
sensor) and vehicle speed sensor·MTRAT- 3 3 2, AT-339
5. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 3 5 0
6. Overrun clutch solenoid valveAT- 3 6 2
7. Control valve assemblyAT- 4 0 4
8. A/T fluid temp sen circ and TCM pow
sourAT- 3 7 4
9. Line pressure testAT- 2 6 0
A/T does not shift to “D4 ” when driv-
ing with overdrive control switch “ON”.OFF vehicle10. Brake bandAT- 4 9 7
11. Overrun clutchAT- 4 7 5
Engine is stopped at “R”, “D”, “2” and
“1” positions.ON vehicle1. Fluid levelAT- 2 5 6
2. Torque converter clutch solenoid valveAT- 3 6 8
3. Shift solenoid valve AAT- 3 5 0
4. Shift solenoid valve BAT- 3 5 6
5. Control valve assemblyAT- 4 0 4
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TCM Terminals and Reference ValueECS004VW
PREPARATION
Measure voltage between each terminal and terminal 25 or 48
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TCM Terminals and Reference ValueECS004VW
PREPARATION
Measure voltage between each terminal and terminal 25 or 48
by following “TCM INSPECTION TABLE”.
TCM HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT
TCM INSPECTION TABLE
(Data are reference values.)
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1R/WLine pressure
solenoid valveWhen releasing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.1.5 - 3.0V
When depressing accelerator pedal
fully after warming up engine.0V
2P/BLine pressure
solenoid valve
(with dropping
resistor)When releasing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.5 - 14V
When depressing accelerator pedal
fully after warming up engine.0V
3GY/RTorque converter
clutch solenoid
valveWhen A/T performs lock-up. 8 - 15V
When A/T does not perform lock-up. 0V
5 G/R CAN-H — —
6 GY/R CAN-L — —
10 BR/W Power source
or When turning ignition switch to “ON”. Battery voltage
When turning ignition switch to
“OFF”.0V