Road Test

Special Tools Required 

Backprobe set 07SAZ-001000A (two required)

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Apply parking brake, and block rear wheels. Start the engine, then shift to the D position while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal, and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
3. Connect the Honda diagnostic system (HDS), and go to the PGM-FI Data List; then go to step  8. If you don't have a HDS, go to step 4.
4. Remove the passenger's carpet, then remove the right kick panel.
5. Remove the mounting bolts securing the EPS control unit, but do not disconnect the EPS control unit connectors, then remove the TCM cover (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Loosening Torque Of EPS Control Unit Mounting Bolts

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6. Remove the TCM (B).
7. Connect a digital multimeter (A) and the special tools (B) to check voltage between TCM connector terminals B4and A4.
   Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between TCM Connector Terminals B4 And A4

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8. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the position shown. While driving, check that the engine speeds meet the approximate vehicle speeds shown in the table.

D Position with D mode: Engine Speed RPM 

S Position with S mode: Engine Speed RPM 

L Position: Engine Speed RPM