AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (M13 ENGINE) 7B1-37
Manual Road Test
This test checks the gears being used in “L”, “2” or “D” range
when driven with unoperated gear shift control system. Test drive
vehicle on a level road.
1) With select lever in “P”, start engine and warm it up.
2) After warming up engine, turn ignition switch OFF and dis-
connect valve body harness connector (1).
3) With select lever in “L” range, start vehicle and check that 3rd
gear is being used referring to table shown below.
Vehicle speed per 1,000 rpm in engine speed (V1,000 table,
reference)
4) While vehicle is running, shift select lever to “2” range and
check that 3rd gear is being used.
5) While vehicle is running, shift select lever to “D” range and
check that 3rd gear is being used.
6) After above checks, stop vehicle then turn ignition switch
OFF, and connect valve body harness connector.
7) Clear DTC.
Troubleshooting
NOTE:
Before this test, check diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Gear position Vehicle speed
1st 8.1 km/h (5.0 mile/h)
2nd 14.8 km/h (9.2 mile/h)
3rd 23.3 km/h (14.5 mile/h)
4th (O/D) 33.3 km/h (20.7 mile/h)
Reverse 10.1 km/h (6.3 mile/h)
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Operated gear is not
correct
Faulty valve body component Replace valve body assembly.
Faulty clutch or brake Inspect clutch and brake. If any
parts are faulty, replace them.