Line Pressure Test

Special Testing Procedures

Line Pressure Test





NOTICE: Carry out the Line Pressure Test prior to carrying out the Stall Speed Test. If the line pressure is low at stall, do not carry out the Stall Speed Test or further transaxle damage will occur. Do not maintain Wide Open Throttle (WOT) in any transaxle range for more than 5 seconds.

This test verifies that the line pressure is within specification.

1. Connect the Transmission Fluid Pressure Gauge to the line pressure tap.

2. Start the engine and check the line pressures see the line pressure chart to determine if the line pressure is within specification.

Line Pressure Chart





a All pressures are approximate.

3. If the line pressure is not within specification, GO to Pinpoint Test A Pinpoint Test A: Transaxle Control Solenoids to diagnose the Line Pressure Control (LPC) operation. If LPC operation is OK, see the Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart for line pressure concern causes.

4. Once Line Pressure Test is complete, install the line pressure tap plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart

Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart: