Shift Point Road Test
Road Testing VehicleNOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws.
The Shift Point Road Test and Torque Converter Operation Tests provide diagnostic information on shift controls and torque converter operation.
Shift Point Road Test
Special Tool(s)
NOTE: Shift speed ranges are approximate for all applications.
This test verifies that the shift control system is operating correctly.
1. Bring engine and transaxle up to normal operating temperature.
2. Operate vehicle with selector lever in D range.
3. Using the shift speeds chart, apply minimum throttle and observe the speeds at which the transaxle upshifts. The transaxle will upshift 1st through 6th gears.
4. Press accelerator pedal to the floor, Wide-Open Throttle (WOT). The transaxle should downshift to the next lower gear depending on the vehicle speed. The torque converter clutch should release.
Shift Speed Manual L Position
5. If transaxle fails to upshift/downshift or TCC does not apply and release, refer to Diagnosis By Symptom for possible causes. 6 Speed Automatic Transaxle