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Modulator Pressure Test

  1. Modulator pressure is checked at modulator and modulator "B" pressure taps on transaxle. See Fig 1.
  2. With engine off, remove plug from appropriate pressure tap on transaxle. See Fig 1. Attach Pressure Gauge Set (07406-0020003) to pressure tap using NEW aluminum washer. Tighten hose fitting to 13 ft. lbs. (18 N.m).
  3. With shift lever in "P" or "N", start and operate engine at 2000 RPM. Note modulator pressure. Modulator pressure should be within specification. See HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  4. If modulator pressure is not within specification, see HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST TROUBLE SHOOTING  table. Shut engine off. Remove pressure gauge set and install plug. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application Shift Lever Position psi (kg/cm2 )
Line Pressure With Engine At 2000 RPM "P" Or "N" 114-128 (8.0-9.0) Clutch Pressure
1st Clutch
With Engine At 2000 RPM "1" Or "D4" 114-128 (8.0-9.0)
1st-Hold Clutch
With Engine At 2000 RPM "1" 114-128 (8.0-9.0)
2nd Clutch
With Engine At 2000 RPM "2" 114-128 (8.0-9.0)
2nd Clutch
With Throttle Closed "D4" 64-71 (4.5-5.0)
With Engine At 2000 RPM "D4" 114-128 (8.0-9.0)
3rd Clutch
With Throttle Closed "D4" 64-71 (4.5-5.0)
With Engine At 2000 RPM "D4" 114-128 (8.0-9.0)
4th Clutch
With Throttle Closed "D4" 64-71 (4.5-5.0)
With Engine At 2000 RPM "D4" 114-128 (8.0-9.0)
4th Clutch
With Engine At 2000 RPM "R" 114-128 (8.0-9.0)
Low Pressure
2nd, 3rd Or 4th Clutch "D4" 64-71 (4.5-5.0)
High Pressure
2nd, 3rd Or 4th Clutch "D4" 114-128 (8.0-9.0)
Throttle "B" Pressure
With Transaxle Sub-Harness Disconnected & No Voltage Applied To Harness "D4" 67-75 (4.7-5.3)
With Transaxle Sub-Harness Disconnected & Voltage Applied To Harness "D4" 0 (0) Modulator Pressure
Modulator Or Modulator "B" Pressure "P" Or "N" 58-73 (4.1-5.1)
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST TROUBLE SHOOTING

Application Probable Cause
Line Pressure
Low Or No Line Pressure Defective Torque Converter, Defective Torque Converter Check Valve, Defective Oil Pump Pressure Regulator, Defective Oil Pump
Clutch Pressure
Low Or No 1st Clutch Pressure Defective 1st Clutch
Low Or No 1st-Hold Clutch Pressure Defective 1st-Hold Clutch
Low Or No 2nd Clutch Pressure Defective 2nd Clutch
Low Or No 3rd Clutch Pressure Defective 3rd Clutch
Low Or No 4th Clutch Pressure Defective 4th Clutch, Defective Servo Valve Low-High Pressure
Low Or No 2nd Clutch Pressure Defective 2nd Clutch
Low Or No 3rd Clutch Pressure Defective 3rd Clutch
Low Or No 4th Clutch Pressure Defective 4th Clutch
Throttle "B" Pressure
Low Or No Throttle "B" Pressure With No Voltage Applied Defective Throttle Valve Body
High Throttle "B" Pressure With Voltage Applied Defective Throttle Valve Body Modulator Pressure
Low Or No Modulator Pressure Defective Modulator Valve
Low Or No Modulator "B" Pressure Defective Shift Control Solenoid Valve
Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Pressure Taps & Modulator Valve
G93C23665Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Sub-Harness Connector
G93D23666Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.