PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
Try to reproduce symptoms based on the result of the customer problem analysis. If the problem is that the transaxle does not change gear ratios or changes ratios at the wrong engine speed, conduct the following road test referring to the speed variation chart and attempt to duplicate the problem symptoms.
ROAD TEST
CAUTION:
Strictly observe posted speed limits, traffic laws, and road conditions when performing the road test.
Note
This test must be conducted after checking and confirming that the engine is operating normally.
Perform this test while the CVT fluid temperature is between 50 to 100°C (122 to 212°F).
Perform the test with the A/C off.
Tech Tips
Lock-up control will not operate when the CVT fluid temperature is 40°C (104°F) or less and the vehicle speed is 60 km/h (37 mph) or less or when the CVT fluid temperature is 5°C (41°F) or less.
Lock-up control will not operate when the engine coolant temperature is 30°C (86°F) or less.
The lock-up OFF vehicle speed may vary depending on the electrical load and air conditioning and brake operations.
Keep a constant accelerator pedal angle to maintain the specified vehicle speed.
When kicking down with the accelerator pedal, read the engine speed immediately after the pedal is pushed down.
| Accelerator Pedal Position ( Vehicle speed) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift Lever Position (Engine Speed) |
Kick-down (40 km/h) (25 mph) |
Kick-down (70 km/h) (43 mph) |
Kick-down (100 km/h) (62 mph) |
Constant Angle (40 km/h) (25 mph) |
Constant Angle (70 km/h) (43 mph) |
Constant Angle (100 km/h) (62 mph) |
Kick-down (70 km/h) (43 mph) |
| D (rpm) |
4300 to 4900 | 4800 to 5500 | 5200 to 5900 | 1000 to 1400 | 1300 to 1700 | 1900 to 2400 | 3000 or more |
| S (rpm) |
4300 to 4900 | 4800 to 5500 | 5200 to 5900 | 1900 to 2400 | 2800 to 3400 | 3600 to 4200 | 3000 or more |
| B (rpm) |
4300 to 4900 | 4800 to 5500 | 5200 to 5900 | 3250 to 3750 | 4700 to 5200 | 5300 to 5900 | 3000 or more |
| Lock-up Condition (Accelerator Pedal Position) |
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|---|---|---|
| Shift Lever Position (Vehicle Speed) |
Lock-up ON (5%) |
Lock-up OFF (0%) |
| D km/h (mph) |
8 to 28 (5 to 18) |
8 to 18 (5 to 11) |
| S km/h (mph) |
30 to 44 (19 to 27) |
22 to 28 (14 to 18) |
| B km/h (mph) |
30 to 44 (19 to 27) |
22 to 28 (14 to 18) |
D position test
Move the shift lever to D and fully depress the accelerator pedal. Check the following:
Check up-shift operation.
Check if the gear ratio changes during normal driving (average urban driving).
Check for abnormal noises and vibration.
Tech Tips
The check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibration must be done thoroughly as it could also be due to loss of balance in the differential, torque converter clutch, etc.
Check kick-down operation.
Check if the kick-down engine speeds are as specified in the speed variation chart.
Check for abnormal shock and slippage at kick-down.
Check the lock-up mechanism.
S position test
Move the shift lever to S and check the following:
Check shift operation
Check if the shift pattern changes in accordance with the S position pattern as specified in the speed variation chart.
Check for appropriate engine braking force while driving at approx. 40 km/h (24 mph) with the shift lever in S.
B position test
Move the shift lever to B and check the following:
Check if the shift pattern changes in accordance with the B position pattern as specified in the speed variation chart.
Check for appropriate engine braking force while driving at approx. 40 km/h (24 mph) with the shift lever in B.
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 the test area is free from people and obstructions.
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.