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7B1-26 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Operation
VISUAL INSPECTION
Visually check following parts and systems.
INSPECTION ITEM
REFERRING SECTION
A / T fluid ± ± ± ± ± level, leakage, color
A / T fluid hoses ± ± ± ± ± disconnection, looseness, deterioration
Throttle (accelerator) cable ± ± ± ± ± play, installation
A / T throttle cable ± ± ± ± ± play, installation
A / T select cable ± ± ± ± ± installation, operation
Engine oil ± ± ± ± ± level, leakage
Engine coolant ± ± ± ± ± level, leakage
Battery ± ± ± ± ± fluid level, corrosion of terminal
Connectors of electric wire harness ± ± ± ± ± disconnection, friction
Fuses ± ± ± ± ± burning
Parts ± ± ± ± ± installation, damage
Bolt ± ± ± ± ± looseness
Other parts that can be checked visually
Also check following items at engine start, if possible.
ªO / D OFFº lamp
ªPOWERº lamp
Malfunction indicator lamp
Charge warning lamp
Engine oil pressure warning lamp
Engine coolant temp. meter
Other parts that can be checked visually
Section 0B
Section 7B1
Section 6E1 / 6E2
Section 7B1
Section 7B1
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 6 / 6-1 / 7B1
Section 8
Section 7B1
Section 7B1
Section 6 / 6-1
Section 6H
Section 8 (Section 6A1 / 6A2 /
6A4 for pressure check)
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7B1-28 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Transmission fluid Running condition Running condition Gear shift
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 1
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
TCC does not operateBrake pedal (stop lamp) switch or its
circuit faulty (H25 engine only)
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its
circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty
(if equipped)DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-1
Gear does not change
to 4thO / D cut switch or its circuit faulty
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its
circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty
(if equipped)DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-2
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 2
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Low fluid pressureClogged oil pump strainer
Malfunction of pressure regulator valveWash strainer.
Overhaul valve body.
High fluid pressurePressure regulator valveOverhaul valve body.
Unable to run in all
rangeRegulator valve stickReplace.
Clogged oil strainerWash strainer.
Seized or broken planetary gearRepair or replace.
Faulty manual valveReplace.
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive
slippage in ªDº or
ª2ºFaulty 1±2 shift valveReplace.
Poor 1±2 shift, ex-
ili
Regulator valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippage1±2 shift valve stickingReplace.
Shift solenoid valve-B stickingReplace.
Intermediate coast modulator valve stick-
ingReplace.
Poor 2±3 shift, ex-
ili
2±3 shift valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippageShift solenoid valve-A stickingReplace.
Poor start or surg-
ing in ªDº rangeRegulator valve stickingReplace.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-33
O / D cut
switchOFF ON
VoltageBattery
voltage0 V
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-2 (NO GEAR SHIFT TO O / D)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
PCM does not shift to O / D gear under any of the following conditions.
O / D cut switch: ON
4WD LOW switch: ON
Cruise control module: O / D OFF command signal is output (if equipped).
ECT: ECT < 30C (86F)
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident
and very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
Road test should be carried out with 2 person, a driver and tester, on a level road.
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Was ªAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLEº performed?Go to Step 2.Go to ªAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLEº.
2ECT check:
(1) Warm up engine to normal operating
temperature.
(2) Check ECT using scan tool.
Is ECT more than 30C (86F)?Go to Step 3.Faulty ECT sensor,
its circuit or engine
cooling system.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
3Perform running test under the following
conditions and check voltage between
C51-1-2 (G16 / J20 engines) or C51-1-6 (H25
engine) terminal of PCM coupler and ground,
C51-1-1 terminal of PCM coupler and ground.
O / D cut switch OFF (ªO / D OFFº lamp OFF).
Normal mode in ªDº range.
Transfer ª2Hº position.
Cruise control is not operated (if equipped).
Drive vehicle with 4th gear condition
referring to ªGear shift diagramº in this
section.
Is each voltage about 0 V?Faulty shift solenoid
valve, its circuit or
transmission.ªGº wire or ªG / Rº wire
shorted to power circuit.
If OK, go to Step 4.
4O / D cut switch signal inspection:
(1) With ignition switch ON, check voltage
between E61-33 (G16 / J20 engines) or
E61-14 (H25 engine) terminal of PCM
coupler and ground.
Is the result as specified?Go to Step 5.Faulty O / D cut switch or
its circuit.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
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7B1-36 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Switch ON
positionSwitch OFF
positionSwitch ON
position
Switch OFF
position
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE B-2 ªO / D OFFº LIGHT CIRCUIT CHECK
(ªO / D OFFº LIGHT COMES ON STEADILY)
WIRING DIAGRAM ± Refer to Table B-1 in this section.
TROUBLESHOOTING
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Check O / D cut Switch Position.
Is O / D cut switch turned OFF (Is switch button at OFF
position)?Go to Step 2.Turn O / D cut switch
OFF.
2Check Lamp Circuit for Short.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect PCM
connectors.
2) Turn ignition switch ON.
Does ªO / D OFFº lamp come ON steadily?ªW / Bº circuit shorted
to ground.Go to Step 3.
3Check O / D cut Switch Circuit.
1) Check resistance between terminal E61-33
(G16 / J20 engines) or E61-14 (H25 engine) of
disconnected PCM connector and body ground with
O / D cut switch OFF.
Is continuity indicated?Go to Step 4.Check PCM ground
circuit for open.
If ground circuit is
OK, substitute a
known-good PCM
and recheck.
4Check O / D cut Switch for Operation.
1) Remove console box.
2) Disconnect O / D cut switch connector.
3) Check continuity between switch terminals under
each condition below.
Switch OFF position: No continuity
Switch ON position: Continuity
Is check result satisfactory?ªY / Rº circuit shorted
to ground.Replace O / D cut
switch.
Fig. for Step 1. Fig. for Step 4.
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7B1-38 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
ª5º
ª4º
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE B-4 ªPOWERº LIGHT CIRCUIT CHECK
(ªPOWERº LIGHT COMES ON STEADILY)
WIRING DIAGRAM ± Refer to Table B-3 in this section.
TROUBLESHOOTING
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Check Power / Normal Change Switch Position.
Is switch button at Normal position?Go to Step 2.Set Power / Normal
change switch at
Normal position.
2Check Lamp Circuit for Short.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect PCM
connectors.
2) Turn ignition switch ON.
Does ªPOWERº lamp come ON steadily?ªGr / Blº circuit
shorted to ground.Go to Step 3.
3Check Power / Normal Change Switch Circuit.
1) Check resistance between terminal E61-31
(G16/J20 engines) or E61-9 (H25 engine) of
disconnected PCM connector and body ground with
P / N change switch OFF.
Is continuity indicated?Go to Step 4.Check PCM ground
circuit for open.
If ground circuit is
OK, substitute a
known-good PCM
and recheck.
4Check Power / Normal Change Switch for Operation.
1) Remove Power / Normal change switch.
2) Check continuity between switch terminals ª4º and
ª5º under each condition below.
Normal position: No continuity
Power position: Continuity.
Is check result satisfactory?ªOr / Blº circuit
shorted to ground.Replace Power /
Normal change
switch.
Fig. for Step 1. Fig. for Step 4.
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1. Radiator
2. Inlet hose (Outlet from oil cooler)
3. Outlet hose (Inlet to coil cooler)
4. Converter housing
5. Outlet hose
6. Inlet hose
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Adjusting nut
3. Lock nut
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Adjusting nut
3. Lock nut
G16 / J20
H25
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Stopper
3. Inner cable
4. A / T assemblyR100 mm
(3.94 in.)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-61
OIL COOLER HOSES
When replacing them, be sure to note the followings.
to replace clamps at the same time.
to insert hose as far as its limit mark.
to clamp hose securely.
A / T THROTTLE CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
1) Pull inner cable by force of 2 N (0.2 kg, 0.45 lb) or less to be no
slack of inner cable with A / T throttle cable curved as shown in
the figure.
2) Fix stopper to inner cable with clearance ªcº.
Clearance ªcº : 0.8 ± 1.5 mm (0.03 ± 0.06 in.)
3)For G16 / J20 engines
a) Check clearance ªcº. If it is out of specifications, adjust it by
turning cable adjusting nut.
Clearance ªcº : 0.8 ± 1.5 mm (0.03 ± 0.06 in.)
b) Tighten lock nut securely.
For H25 engine
a) Warm up engine and transmission to normal operating tem-
perature.
b) Make sure that accelerator cable is adjusted as specified.
c) With throttle valve closed, check clearance ªcº which should
be within the following specification.
Clearance ªcº : 0.8 ± 1.5 mm (0.03 ± 0.06 in.)
If it is out of specification, adjust it by turning cable adjusting nut.
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1. Manual selector assembly
(Select lever assembly)
2. Manual lever assembly
3. Select cable bracket
4. Select indicator
5. Slide cover
6. Select lever knob7. Spring
8. Knob button
9. Shift lock solenoid rod
10. Shift lock solenoid
11. Cover
12. Illumination lamp
13. Interlock cam
1. Interlock cam pin
(only for new selector assembly) Tightening Torque
(a): 18 N
.m (1.8 kg-m, 13.5 lb-ft)1. Manual lever
assembly
2. Select indicator
assembly
3. Illumination lamp
assembly
4. Bulb filter
5. Bulb
6. Knob assembly
7. Shift lock solenoid
Type-1 Type-2
Type-1
7B1-62 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
MANUAL SELECTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove console box.
3) Disconnect connector for illumination lamp, shift lock solenoid
and overdrive OFF switch.
4) Disconnect interlock cable from interlock cam of selector as-
sembly.
5) Remove selector assembly mounting bolts.
6) Disconnect select cable from lever of selector assembly.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
New selector assembly of Type-1 is supplied with held inter-
lock cam at interlock cable connecting position with pin. Re-
move this pin after connecting interlock cable to interlock cam
and tightening cable nut.
Reverse removal procedure to install noting the followings.
Connect interlock cable end to cam referring to steps 2) to 8) of
ªInterlock Cable Installationº section.
Upon completion of installation, confirm that brake (key) interlock
system operates properly.
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7B1-64 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
1. A / T vehicle (output) speed sensor
ªNº reference
line
Center line on
manual valve shaft
G16 / J20
1. Service wire
2. PCM connectors disconnected
Switch
position
TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH (SENSOR)
INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT
1) Shift select lever to ªNº range.
2) Check that center line on manual valve shaft and ªNº reference
line on switch are aligned. If not, loosen switch bolt and align
them.
3) Check that engine starts in ªNº and ªPº ranges but it doesn't start
in ªDº, ª2º, ªLº or ªRº range. Also, check that back-up lamp lights
in ªRº range.
4) If faulty condition cannot be corrected by adjustment, discon-
nect transmission range switch coupler and check that continu-
ity exists as shown by moving select lever.
Terminal No.54982310765498231076
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A / T OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
INSPECTION
Check A / T output speed sensor for resistance between terminals
of sensor or PCM coupler.
A / T output speed sensor
resistance value : 387 ± 473 at 20C, 68F
O / D CUT SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check O / D cut switch for operation referring to step 4 of Diag. Flow
Table B-2 in this section.
If malfunction is found, replace.
SOLENOID VALVES
(Shift solenoid valves & TCC solenoid valve)
INSPECTION
With couplers of PCM disconnected and using service wire as
shown at the left, check each solenoid valve for clicking sound.
G16 / J20 Engines
Shift solenoid valve - A (#1)C51-1-2
Shift solenoid valve - B (#2)C51-1-1
TCC (Lock-up) solenoid valveC51-1-8