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(d) Set the parking brake and keep the brake pedal 
depressed firmly.
(e) Check the D range time lag.
(1) Move the shift lever to N and wait for 1 minute.
(2) Move the shift lever to D and measure the time 
until the shock is felt.
(3) Repeat the 2 procedures above 3 times, and 
calculate the average time of the 3 tests.
(f) Check the R range time lag.
(1) Move the shift lever to N and wait for 1 minute.
(2) Move the shift lever to R and measure the time 
until the shock is felt.
(3) Repeat the 2 procedures above 3 times, and 
calculate the average time of the 3 tests.
Standard value:
D range time lag is less than 1.2 seconds
R range time lag is less than 1.5 seconds
Evaluation:
HYDRAULIC TEST
1. MEASURE LINE PRESSURE
NOTICE:
• Perform the test at the normal operating ATF 
temperature: 50 to 80
C (122 to 176F).
• The line pressure test should always be 
performed with at least 2 people. One person 
should observe the condition of the wheels or 
wheel chocks while the other is performing the 
test.
• Be careful to prevent SST's hose from interfering 
with the exhaust pipe.
• This test must be performed after checking and 
adjusting the engine.
• Perform the test with the A/C OFF.
• When conducting the stall test, do not continue 
for more than 10 seconds.
(a) Warm up the ATF.
(b) Remove the test plug on the transaxle case center 
right side and connect SST.
SST 09992-00095 (09992-00231, 09992-00271)
(c) Fully apply the parking brake and chock the 4 
wheels.
(d) Start the engine and check the idling speed.
(e) Keep your left foot firmly on the brake pedal and 
move the shift lever to D.
(f) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
Test Result Possible Cause
D range time lag exceeds standard value • Line pressure is low
• C1 clutch is worn
• F3 one-way clutch is not operating properly
• F4 one-way clutch is not operating properly
R range time lag exceeds standard value • Line pressure is low
• C3 clutch is worn
• B4 brake is worn
• F1 one-way clutch is not operating properly
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(g) Depress the accelerator pedal as much as possible 
with your right foot. Quickly read the highest line 
pressure reading when the engine speed reaches 
stall speed.
(h) Perform the measure line pressure test again with 
the shift lever on R.
Specified line pressure:
Evaluation:
Condition Shift Lever on D Shift Lever on R
Idling 372 to 412 kPa
(3.8 to 4.2 kgf/cm
2, 54 to 60 psi)672 to 742 kPa
(6.9 to 7.6 kgf/cm2, 97 to 108 psi)
Stall 931 to 1,031 kPa
(9.5 to 10.5 kgf/cm
2, 135 to 150 psi)1,768 to 1,968 kPa
(18.0 to 20.0 kgf/cm2, 256 to 285 psi)
Problem Possible Cause
Measured values at all positions are higher than specified • Shift solenoid valve SLT defective
• Regulator valve defective
Measured values at all positions are lower than specified • Shift solenoid valve SLT defective
• Regulator valve defective
• Oil pump defective
• U/D (underdrive) direct clutch defective
Pressure is low when shift lever is on D only • D position circuit fluid leak
• Forward clutch defective
Pressure is low when shift lever is on R only • R position circuit fluid leak
• Direct clutch defective
• 1st and reverse brake defective 

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
• Use the table below to help determine the cause of the 
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms 
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" 
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the 
suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts 
as necessary. 
• The Matrix Chart is divided into 2 chapters. When 
troubleshooting, check Chapter 1 first. If instructions are 
given in Chapter 1 to proceed to 2, proceed as instructed. 
• If the instruction "Proceed to next circuit inspection shown 
in problem symptoms table" is given in the flowchart for 
each circuit, proceed to the next suspected area in the 
table.
• If the problem still occurs even though there are no 
malfunctions in any of the circuits, check the ECM and 
replace it if necessary.
CHAPTER 1: ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MATRIX CHART
HINT:
*: When the circuit is defective, a DTC may be output.
CHAPTER 2: ON-VEHICLE REPAIR AND OFF-VEHICLE REPAIR
Symptom Suspected area See page
No up-shift (1st -> 2nd) ECMIN-37
No up-shift (2nd -> 3rd) ECMIN-37
No up-shift (3rd -> O/D)1. Park/Neutral position switch circuit*AX-39
2. ECMIN-37
No down-shift (O/D -> 3rd) ECMIN-37
No down-shift (3rd -> 2nd) ECMIN-37
No down-shift (2nd -> 1st) ECMIN-37
No lock-up or no lock-up off ECMIN-37
Shift point too high or too low ECMIN-37
Up-shift to O/D from 3rd while shift lever is on 31. Park/Neutral position switch circuit*AX-39
2. ECMIN-37
Up-shift to O/D from 3rd while engine is cold1. Engine coolant temp. sensor circuit*ES-51
2. ECMIN-37
Harsh engagement (N -> D) ECMIN-37
Harsh engagement (lock-up) ECMIN-37
Harsh engagement (any driving position) ECMIN-37
Poor acceleration ECMIN-37
Engine stalls when starting off or stopping ECMIN-37
Malfunction in shifting1. Park/Neutral position switch circuit*AX-39
2. ECMIN-37
Symptom Suspected area See page
Vehicle does not move in all positions other than P and 
N1. Manual valveAX-155
2. Primary regulator valveAX-155
3. Front and rear planetary gearAX-155
4. U/D planetary gearAX-155
5. F2 U/D one-way clutchAX-155
6. C1 forward clutchAX-155
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Vehicle does not move with shift lever on R1. Front and rear planetary gearAX-155
2. U/D planetary gearAX-155
3. C2 direct clutchAX-155
4. C3 U/D brakeAX-155
5. B2 1st and reverse brakeAX-155
No up-shift (1st -> 2nd)1. Valve body assemblyAX-118
2. F1 No. 1 one-way clutchAX-155
3. B1 2nd brakeAX-155
No up-shift (2nd -> 3rd)1. Valve body assemblyAX-118
2. C2 direct clutchAX-155
No up-shift (3rd -> O/D)1. 3-4 shift valveAX-155
2. C3 U/D clutchAX-155
No down-shift (O/D -> 3rd) 3-4 shift valveAX-155
No down-shift (3rd -> 2nd) Valve body assemblyAX-118
No down-shift (2nd -> 1st) Valve body assemblyAX-118
No lock-up or no lock-up off1. Lock-up relay valveAX-155
2. Torque converter clutchAX-153
Harsh engagement (N -> D)1. C1 accumulatorAX-155
2. Valve body assemblyAX-118
3. C1 forward clutchAX-155
4. F2 U/D one-way clutchAX-155
5. F1 No. 1 one-way clutchAX-155
Harsh engagement (N -> R)1. Valve body assemblyAX-118
2. C2 direct clutchAX-155
3. B2 1st and reverse brakeAX-155
Harsh engagement (Lock-up)1. Lock-up relay valveAX-155
2. Torque converter clutchAX-153
Harsh engagement (2nd -> 3rd) Valve body assemblyAX-118
Harsh engagement (3rd -> O/D) Valve body assemblyAX-118
Harsh engagement (O/D -> 3rd) Valve body assemblyAX-118
Slip or shudder (forward position, after warm-up)1. Oil strainerAX-118
2. Torque converter clutchAX-153
3. C1 forward clutchAX-155
4. C2 direct clutchAX-155
5. C3 U/D brakeAX-155
6. F1 No. 1 one-way clutchAX-155
7. F2 U/D one-way clutchAX-155
Slip or shudder (shift lever on R)1. Oil strainerAX-118
2. C2 direct clutchAX-155
3. B2 1st and reverse brakeAX-155
Slip or shudder (1st) F1 No. 1 one-way clutchAX-155
Slip or shudder (2nd)1. F2 U/D one-way clutchAX-155
2. B1 2nd brakeAX-155
Slip or shudder (3rd) C2 direct clutchAX-155
Slip or shudder (O/D) C3 U/D clutchAX-155
No engine braking (1st to 3rd/shift lever on D) B3 U/D brakeAX-155
No engine braking (1st/shift lever on L) B2 1st and reverse brakeAX-155
No engine braking (2nd/shift lever on 2) B1 2nd brakeAX-155 Symptom Suspected area See page 

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3 (A9-26) - E1 (B30-104) P - BR 3 shift position switch 
signalIgnition switch ON and 
transfer shift lever on 310 to 14 V
3 (A9-26) - E1 (B30-104) P - BR 3 shift position switch 
signalIgnition switch ON and 
transfer shift lever not on 3Below 1 V
2 (B30-55) - E1 (B30-104) P - BR 2 shift position switch 
signalIgnition switch ON and 
transfer shift lever on 2 
and L10 to 14 V
2 (B30-55) - E1 (B30-104) P - BR 2 shift position switch 
signalIgnition switch ON and 
transfer shift lever not on 2 
and LBelow 1 V
L (B30-74) - E1 (B30-104) LG - BR L shift position switch 
signalIgnition switch ON and 
transfer shift lever on L10 to 14 V
L (B30-74) - E1 (B30-104) LG - BR L shift position switch 
signalIgnition switch ON and 
transfer shift lever not on LBelow 1 V
STP (A9-36) - E1 (B30-
104)L - BR Stop light switch signal Brake pedal is depressed Between 10 V and 14 V
STP (A9-36) - E1 (B30-
104)L - BR Stop light switch signal Brake pedal is released Below 1 V
SL1+ (B30-57) - SL1- 
(B30-77)V - P SL1 solenoid signal Engine idle speed Pulse generation
(see waveform 1)
SL1+ (B30-57) - SL1- 
(B30-77)V - P SL1 solenoid signal Ignition switch ON Pulse generation
(see waveform 1)
SL1+ (B30-57) - SL1- 
(B30-77)V - P SL1 solenoid signal 1st gear Pulse generation
(see waveform 1)
SL1+ (B30-57) - SL1- 
(B30-77)V - P SL1 solenoid signal Not on 1st gear Below 1 V
SL2+ (B30-58) - SL2- 
(B30-59)Y - L SL2 solenoid signal Engine idle speed Pulse generation
(see waveform 2)
SL2+ (B30-58) - SL2- 
(B30-59)Y - L SL2 solenoid signal Ignition switch ON Pulse generation
(see waveform 2)
SL2+ (B30-58) - SL2- 
(B30-59)Y - L SL2 solenoid signal 1st or 2nd gear Pulse generation
(see waveform 2)
SL2+ (B30-58) - SL2- 
(B30-59)Y - L SL2 solenoid signal 3rd or O/D gear Below 1 V
DSL (B30-79) - E01 (B30-
45)G - BR DSL solenoid signal Vehicle speed 65 km/h (40 
mph), lock-up (ON to OFF)Below 1 V
DSL (B30-79) - E01 (B30-
45)G - BR DSL solenoid signal Vehicle driving under lock-
up positionPulse generation
(see waveform 3)
SLT+ (B30-76) - SLT- 
(B30-75)R - GR SLT solenoid signal Engine idle speed Pulse generation
(see waveform 4)
S4 (B30-78) - E01 (B30-
45)W - BR S4 solenoid signal Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
S4 (B30-78) - E01 (B30-
45)W - BR S4 solenoid signal O/D gear 10 to 14 V
S4 (B30-78) - E01 (B30-
45)W - BR S4 solenoid signal Not on O/D gear Below 1 V
THO1 (B30-72) - ETHO 
(B30-95)LG- BR ATF temperature sensor 
signalATF temperature: 115
C 
(239F) or moreBelow 1.5 V
NT+ (B30-125) - NT- (B30-
124)W - R Speed sensor (NT) signal Vehicle speed 20 km/h (12 
mph)Pulse generation
(see waveform 5)
NC+ (B30-101) - NC- 
(B30-102)R - W Speed sensor (NC) signal Vehicle speed 30 km/h (19 
mph): (3rd gear) 
Engine speed 1,400 rpmPulse generation
(see waveform 6) Symbols (Terminal No.) Wiring Color Terminal Description ConditionSpecified Condition 

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ROAD TEST
1. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
(a) Based on the result of the customer problem 
analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the 
problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift 
down, or the shift point is too high or too low, 
conduct the following road test referring to the 
automatic shift schedule and simulate the problem 
symptoms.
2. ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Perform the test at the normal operating ATF 
temperature of 50 to 80
C (122 to 176F).
(a) D position test:
Move the shift lever to D and fully depress the 
accelerator pedal. Check the following:
(1) Check up-shift operation.
Check that the 1 
 2, 2  3, 3  4 and 4  5th 
up-shifts take place at the shift point shown in 
the automatic shift schedule (see page SS-43).
HINT:
5th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
• Engine coolant temperature is 55
C (131F) 
or less and vehicle speed is at 80 km/h (50 
mph) or less.
• ATF temperature is -2
C (28F) or less.
4th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
• Engine coolant temperature is 47
C (117F) 
or less and vehicle speed is at 55 km/h (34 
mph) or less.
5th and 4th Gear Lock-up Prohibition Control
• Brake pedal is depressed.
• Accelerator pedal is released.
• Engine coolant temperature is 60
C (140F) 
or less.
(2) Check for shift shock and slip.
Check for shock and slip at the 1 
 2, 2  3, 3 
 4 and 4  5th up-shifts.
(3) Check for abnormal noise and vibration.
Check for abnormal noise and vibration when 
up-shifting from 1 
 2, 2  3, 3  4 and 4  
5th while driving with the shift lever on D, and 
check while driving in the lock-up condition.
HINT:
The check for the cause of abnormal noise and 
vibration must be done thoroughly as it could 
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(3) Check for abnormal noise during acceleration 
and deceleration, and for shock at up-shift and 
down-shift.
(d) 2 position test:
Move the shift lever to 2 and fully depress the 
accelerator pedal. Check the following:
(1) Check up-shift operation.
Check that the 1 
2 up-shifts take place and 
that the shift point conforms to the automatic 
shift schedule (see page SS-43).
HINT:
There is no 3rd up-shift and lock-up when the 
shift lever is on 2.
(2) Check engine braking.
While driving the vehicle in the 2nd gear with the 
shift lever on 2, release the accelerator pedal 
and check the engine braking effect.
(3) Check for abnormal noise during acceleration 
and deceleration, and for shock at up-shift and 
down-shift.
(e) L position test:
Move the shift lever to L and fully depress the 
accelerator pedal. Check the following:
(1) Check no up-shift.
While driving the vehicle with the shift lever on L, 
check that there is no up-shift to 2nd gear.
HINT:
There is no lock-up in L.
(2) Check engine braking.
While driving the vehicle with the shift lever on L, 
release the accelerator pedal and check the 
engine braking effect.
(3) Check for abnormal noises during acceleration 
and deceleration.
(f) R position test:
Move the shift lever to R and lightly depress the 
accelerator pedal. Check that the vehicle moves 
backward without any abnormal noise or vibration.
CAUTION:
Before conducting this test, ensure that no 
people or obstacles are in the test area.
(g) P position test:
Stop the vehicle on an incline (more than 5
). Then 
move the shift lever to P and release the parking 
brake. Check that the parking lock pawl holds the 
vehicle in place.
(h) Uphill/downhill control function test:
(1) Check that the gear does not up-shift to the 4th 
or 5th gear while the vehicle is driving uphill.
(2) Check that the gear automatically down-shifts 
from 5 
 4 or from 4  3 when the brake is 
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MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS
1. STALL SPEED TEST
HINT:
This test is to check the overall performance of the 
engine and transaxle.
NOTICE:
• Do not perform the stall speed test longer than 10 
seconds.
• To ensure safety, perform this test in an open and 
level area that provides good traction.
• The stall speed test should always be performed 
with at least 2 people. One person should observe 
the condition of the wheels and wheel chocks 
while the other is performing the test.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then 
connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
(b) Run the vehicle until the transmission fluid 
temperature has reached 50 to 80
C (122 to 176F).
(c) Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning 
OFF.
(d) Chock all 4 wheels.
(e) Set the parking brake and keep the brake pedal 
depressed firmly with your left foot.
(f) Move the shift lever to the D position.
(g) Depress the accelerator pedal as much as possible 
with your right foot.
(h) Read the engine rpm (stall speed) and release the 
accelerator pedal immediately.
Standard value:
2,030 to 2,330 rpm
Evaluation:
NOTICE:
Perform the test at the normal operating ATF 
temperature of 50 to 80
C (122 to 176F).
2. SHIFT TIME LAG TEST
HINT:
This test is to check the condition of the direct clutch, 
forward clutch, 1st brake and reverse brake.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then 
connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
(b) Run the vehicle until the transmission fluid 
temperature has reached 50 to 80
C (122 to 176F).
Test Result Possible Cause
Stall speed is lower than standard value • Engine power output may be insufficient
• Stator one-way clutch not operating properly
HINT:
If the value is less than the specified value by 600 rpm or more, the 
torque converter could be faulty.
Stall speed is higher than standard value • Line pressure is too low
• Forward clutch slipping
• U/D (underdrive) brake slipping
• U/D (underdrive) one-way clutch is not operating properly
• No. 1 one-way clutch not operating properly
• Improper fluid level