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Line Pressure Test

Line Pressure Test

CAUTION: Carry out the Line Pressure Test prior to carrying out the Stall Speed Test. If 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 in any gear range for more than 5 seconds.

NOTE: Certain sensor failures may cause high PC, FMEM (Failure Mode Effect Management) actions. Make sure that self-test and electrical repairs have been carried out, or test results may be incorrect.

This test verifies that the line pressure is within specifications.
1. Connect pressure gauge to the line pressure tap.
2. Start engine and check line pressures. Refer to the Line Pressure chart to determine if line pressure is within specifications.

Line Pressure Chart:





3. If line pressure is not within specification, refer to line pressure diagnosis chart for line pressure concern causes.





Line Pressure Chart

Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart:





Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart