Road Testing Vehicle

Note: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws.

The shift point road test and torque converter operation tests provide diagnostic information on shift controls and torque converter operation.

SHIFT POINT ROAD TEST
This test verifies that the shift control system is operating correctly.
1. Bring engine and transaxle up to normal operating temperature.
2. Operate vehicle with selector lever in (D) range.

3. Note: Shift speed ranges are approximate for all applications.

Apply minimum throttle and observe speeds at which upshift occurs and torque converter engages. Refer to the chart.








Shift Speeds

4. Stop vehicle and move selector lever to (D) range and push the overdrive cancel button. Repeat Step 3. Transaxle will make all upshifts except 3-4 and torque converter clutch apply should occur above 40 km/h (25 mph).
5. With vehicle speed above 43 km/h (27 mph), press the accelerator pedal to floor, wide-open throttle (WOT). Transaxle should shift from third to second, or third to first, depending on the vehicle speed. The torque converter clutch should release.
6. With vehicle speed above 56 km/h (35 mph), move the selector lever from (D) range to 1 range and release the accelerator pedal, Transaxle should immediately downshift to second gear. When vehicle speed drops below 45 km/h (28 mph), the transaxle should downshift into first gear.
7. If transaxle fails to upshift, downshift, or TCC does not apply and release, go to Diagnosis by Symptom for possible causes. AX4S

TORQUE CONVERTER DIAGNOSIS
Prior to installing a new or remanufactured torque converter, all diagnostic procedures must be followed. This is to prevent the unnecessary replacement of good torque converters. Only after a complete diagnostic evaluation can the decision be made to install a new torque converter.

Begin with the normal diagnostic procedures as follows:
1. Preliminary inspection
2. Know and understand the customer's concern
3. Verify the concern and carry out the Torque Converter Operation Test.
4. Carry out the diagnostic procedures:
- Carry out on-board diagnostics. For additional information, go to Carry Out On-Board Diagnostics.
+ Repair all non-transaxle related DTCs first.
+ Repair all transaxle DTCs.
+ Carry out on-board diagnostic to verify repair.
+ Carry out the Line Pressure Test. Line Pressure Test
+ Carry out the Stall Speed Test. Stall Speed Test
+ Carry out the diagnostic routines.AX4S
+ Use the index to locate the appropriate routine that best describes the symptom(s). The routine will list all possible components that may cause or contribute to the symptom. Check each component listed, diagnose and repair as necessary, before repairing the torque converter.


Torque Converter Operation Test
This test verifies that the torque converter clutch control system and the torque converter are operating correctly.
1. Carry out the Quick Test; refer to the tester manual. Check for DTCs.
2. Connect a tachometer to the engine.
3. Bring the engine to normal operating temperature by driving the vehicle at highway speeds for approximately 15 minutes in (D) position.
4. After normal operating temperature is reached, maintain constant vehicle speed of about 80 km/h (50 mph) and tap the brake pedal with the left foot.
5. Engine rpm should increase when brake pedal is tapped, and decrease about five seconds after the pedal is released. If this does not occur, refer to Diagnosis by Symptom Torque Converter Operation Concerns.
6. If the vehicle stalls in (D) or manual 2 at idle with vehicle at a stop, move the selector lever to manual 1 position. If the vehicle stalls, refer to Diagnosis by Symptom Torque Converter Operation Concerns. Repair as necessary. If the vehicle does not stall in (D), refer to Diagnosis by Symptom. AX4S