Shift Point Road Test

SHIFT POINT ROAD TEST

This test verifies that the shift control system is operating correctly.
1. Bring the engine and transaxle up to normal operating temperature.

2. Operate the vehicle with the transaxle range selector lever in the (D) position.

3. Apply minimum throttle and observe the speeds at which upshift occurs and the torque converter engages using the shift speeds chart.

CAUTION:Do not exceed posted speed limits when carrying out this test.
NOTE:Shift speed ranges are approximate for all applications. Shift Speeds - 2.5L





a Do not exceed the speed limit.Shift Speeds - 3.0L





a Do not exceed the speed limit.
4. With vehicle speed above 43 km/h (27 mph), press accelerator pedal to floor, wide open throttle (WOT). The transaxle should shift from 4th to 3rd, or 4th to 2nd, depending on vehicle speed. The torque converter clutch (TCC) should release.

5. With vehicle speed above 56 km/h (35 mph), move the selector lever from D range to L range and remove foot from accelerator pedal. The transaxle should immediately downshift to 2nd gear. When vehicle speed drops below 32 km/h (20 mph), the transaxle should downshift into 4th gear.

6. If the transaxle fails to upshift/downshift or the TCC does not apply and release, see Diagnosis By Symptom for possible causes.