Road Test

Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
Apply the parking brake, and block both 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.
Repeat step 2 in all shift lever positions.
Connect the HDS to the DLC (A), and go to the A/T data list.

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the D position. Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage. While driving, check that the shift points occur at the proper speeds by monitoring the throttle position sensor voltage with the HDS and comparing your shift point speeds and voltage to those in the table. (The throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening.)

Upshift: D Position

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE REFERENCE

Throttle position sensor voltage: 0.75 V
1st-->2nd	14-16 mph (23-25 km/h)
2nd-->3rd	25-28 mph (41-44 km/h)
3rd-->4th	36-40 mph (58-64 km/h)
4th-->5th	51-55 mph (82-87 km/h)
Lock-up ON	64-67 mph (102-106 km/h)
Throttle position sensor voltage: 2.25 V
1st-->2nd	31-34 mph (56-54 km/h)
2nd-->3rd	54-59 mph (87-95 km/h)
3rd-->4th	86-90 mph (137-145 km/h)
4th-->5th	116-122 mph (187-195 km/h)
Lock-up ON	113-116 mph (180-186 km/h)
Fully-opened throttle Throttle position sensor voltage: 4.5 V
1st-->2nd	39-44 mph (63-71 km/h)
2nd-->3rd	69-72 mph (110-116 km/h)
3rd-->4th	103-108 mph (165-172 km/h)
Lock-up ON	138-143 mph (222-228 km/h)

Downshift: D Position

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE REFERENCE

Throttle position sensor voltage: 0.75 V
Lock-up OFF	47-49 mph (75-79 km/h)
5th-->4th	44-46 mph (70-74 km/h)
4th-->3rd	27-29 mph (43-47 km/h)
3rd-->2nd	17-19 mph (27-31 km/h)
2nd-->1st	9-10 mph (14-16 km/h)
Throttle position sensor voltage: 2.25 V
Lock-up OFF	99-103 mph (158-164 km/h)
5th-->4th	86-90 mph (138-144 km/h)
4th-->3rd	56-60 mph (90-96 km/h)
3rd-->2nd	38-41 mph (60-66 km/h)
2nd-->1st	14-15 mph (22-24 km/h)
Fully-opened throttle Throttle position sensor voltage: 4.5 V
Lock-up OFF	126-130 mph (202-208 km/h)
5th-->4th	123-126 mph (196-202 km/h)
4th-->3rd	91-94 mph (145-151 km/h)
3rd-->2nd	60-64 mph (96-102 km/h)
2nd-->1st	34-38 mph (54-60 km/h)

Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmission is in 4th or 5th, then shift from the D position to the 2 position. The vehicle should immediately begin to slow down from engine braking.
Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage in the following positions.
1 (1st Gear) Position

Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage. Upshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.

2 (2nd Gear) Position

Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage. Upshifts and downshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.

R (Reverse) Position

Accelerate from a stop at full throttle, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
Test in P (Park) Position.
Park the vehicle on a slope (about 16°), apply the brake, and shift into the P position. Release the brake; the vehicle should not move.

NOTE: Always use the brake to hold the vehicle, when stopped on an incline in gear. Depending on the grade of the incline, the vehicle could roll backwards if the brake is released.