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Basic Inspection

BASIC INSPECTION [FS5A-EL]

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 Perform mechanical system test.
(See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST )
Is mechanical system okay?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection result.
2 Turn IG SW to ON.
When selector lever is moved, does selector illumination indicate synchronized position to lever location? Also, when other ranges are selected from N or P during idling, does vehicle move within 1-2 seconds? 
Yes Go to the next step.
No Inspect selector lever and TR switch. Repair or replace defective areas.
(See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION. )
(See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION )
If selector lever and TR switch are okay, go to the next step.
3 Inspect ATF color and condition.
(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION )
Are ATF color and odor normal?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection result.
Flush ATX and cooler line as necessary.
4 Perform line pressure test.
(See LINE PRESSURE TEST. ) Is line pressure okay?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Adjust accelerator cable as necessary.
Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection result.
5 Perform stall test.
(See STALL TEST. )
Is stall speed okay?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection result.
6 Inspect value at the following PCM and TCM PIDs using M-MDS.
(See PCM INSPECTION )
(See TCM INSPECTION )
PCM PIDs: 
  • APP1
  • APP2
  • ECT
  • RPM
  • TP_REL
  • VPWR

TCM PIDs: 
  • TFT
  • TFTV
  • TR
  • TR_SENS
  • MNL SW
  • DWN SW
  • UP SW
  • THOP
  • TSS
  • OSS
  • VPWR TCM

Is PID value okay?
Yes Perform symptom troubleshooting and follow procedures.
No Repair or replace any defective parts according to inspection result.