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Cruise Test - Part 1

Cruise Test - Part 1
1. CHECK STARTING OUT FROM D1
1. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes to warm up the engine oil and A/T fluid.
Appropriate temperature for the A/T fluid: 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move selector lever to "P" position.
4. Start the engine.
5. Move selector lever to "D" position.
6. Press the accelerator pedal about half way down to accelerate the vehicle.

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position.
Starts from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1" on the "DIAGNOSTIC WORK SHEET", then continue the road test. Diagnostic Worksheet
2. CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 -> D2
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D1 -> D2) at the appropriate speed.
^ Refer to "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Shift Schedule

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D1 -> D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D1 -> D2" on the "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Diagnostic Worksheet
3. CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 -> D3
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D2 -> D3) at the appropriate speed.
^ Refer to "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Shift Schedule

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening and vehicle speed. Refer to "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Does the A/T shift-up D2 -> D3 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D2 -> D3" on the "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Diagnostic Worksheet
4. CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 -> D4
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D3 -> D4) at the appropriate speed.
^ Refer to "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Shift Schedule

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D3 -> D4 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D3 -> D4" on the "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Diagnostic Worksheet
5. CHECK SHIFT-UP D4 -> D5
Press down the accelerator pedal about half-way and inspect if the vehicle shifts up (D4 -> D5) at the appropriate speed.
^ Refer to "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Shift Schedule

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening and vehicle speed. Refer to "DATA MONITOR MODE". Data Monitor Mode
Does the A/T shift-up D4 -> D5 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D4 -> D5" on the "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Diagnostic Worksheet
6. CHECK LOCK-UP
When releasing accelerator pedal (closed throttle position signal: OFF) from D5, check lock-up from D5 to L/U.
^ Refer to "Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs". Shift Schedule

With CONSULT-II
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNAL" mode for "A/T".
Does it lock-up?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Lock-up" on the "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" then continue the road test. Diagnostic Worksheet
7. CHECK LOCK-UP HOLD
Check hold lock-up.

With CONSULT-II
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNAL" mode for "A/T".
Does it maintain lock-up status?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition" on the "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Diagnostic Worksheet
8. CHECK LOCK-UP RELEASE
Check lock-up cancellation by depressing brake pedal lightly to decelerate.

With CONSULT-II
Select "TCC SOLENOID" with the "MAIN SIGNAL" mode for A/T.
Does lock-up cancel?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "Lock-up Is Not Released" on the "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" then continue the road test. Diagnostic Worksheet
9. CHECK SHIFT-DOWN D5 -> D4
Decelerate by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.

With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position and engine speed.
When the A/T shift-down D5 -> D4, does the engine speed drop smoothly back to idle?
YES >>
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Go to "Cruise Test - Part 2". Cruise Test - Part 2
NO >> Enter a check mark at "Engine Speed Does Not Return to Idle" on the "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET", then continue the road test. Diagnostic Worksheet
Go to "Cruise Test - Part 2". Cruise Test - Part 2