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14-208Automatic Transmission
Road Test
A
1. Apply the parking brake, and block both rear
wheels.
2. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
3. Shift to D while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal, and release it suddenly. The
engine should not stall.
4. Repeat step 3 in all shift lever positions.
5. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver’s side of the dashboard.
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and go to the A/T Data List. Make sure the HDS communicates with
the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit
troubleshooting (see page 11- 204).7. Prepare the HDS to take a HIGH SPEED SNAPSHOT
(refer to the HDS user guide for more details if
needed):
 Select High Speed icon.
 Select these parameters: – Vehicle Speed
– Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed (rpm)
– Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed (rpm)
– Engine Speed
– APP Sensor A (V)
– ATF Temp Sensor (V)
– Battery Voltage
– Shift Control
– Brake Switch
 Set the Trigger Type to Parameter.
 Adjust the Parameter setting to APP Sensor A above 1.2 V.
 Set the recording time to 60 seconds.
 Set the Trigger point to 30 seconds.
8. Find a suitable level road. When you are ready to do the test, press OK on the HDS.
9. Monitor the HDS and accelerate quickly until the APP Sensor A reads 1.3 V. Maintain a steady
throttle until the transmission shifts to 5th gear,
then slow the vehicle and come to a stop.
10. Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded or increase the recording time setting as necessary
and repeat step 9.
11. Adjust the Parameter setting to 2.4 V. Retest-drive the vehicle. While monitoring the HDS, accelerate
quickly until the APP Sensor A reads 2.5 V.
Maintain a steady throttle until the transmission
shifts to 5th gear (or reasonable speed), then slow
the vehicle and come to a stop.
12. Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded or increase the recording time setting as necessary
and repeat step 11.
13. Accelerate quickly until the accelerator pedal is to the floor. Maintain a steady pedal until the
transmission shifts to 3rd gear, then slow to a stop,
and save the snapshot.
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EPS IndicatorDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Self-diagnosis
17-19
General Troubleshooting Information
Under normal conditions, the EPS indicator comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to ON (II), then goes
off after the engine is started. This indicates that the
LED and its circuit are operating correctly.
If there is a failure in the system after the engine is
started, the EPS indicator will stay on, and the power
assist is turned off or restricted.
When the EPS indicator comes on, the control unit
memorizes the DTC. In this case, the control unit will
not activate the EPS system after the engine starts
again, but it keeps the EPS indicator on.
When DTC 51-01, 51-02 or 51-06 is stored in the control
unit, the EPS indicator will stay on until the DTC is
erased. When a problem is detected and the EPS
indicator comes on, there are cases when the indicator
stays on until the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0),
and cases when the indicator goes off automatically
when the system returns to normal. Even though the
system is operating normally, the EPS indicator will
come on under the following conditions:  The vehicle speed decreases abruptly from 20 km/h (12 mph) or more (by applying brake), and it is less
than 1 km/h (1 mph) and engine speed is 2,000 rpm or
above for 5 seconds (continuously) after the abrupt
deceleration.
 While turning the steering wheel with the vehicle speed of 1 km/h (1 mph) or less for 20 seconds, and
the engine speed is 2,000 rpm or above for at least
10 seconds.
 When the engine speed is 500 rpm or less, and the vehicle is traveling at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph) or
more for about 3 seconds.
To determine the actual cause of the problem, question
the client about the conditions during which the
problem occurred, taking the above conditions into
consideration.  If the CPU cannot be activated, or it fails, the EPS
indicator comes on, but the DTC is not memorized.
 The memory can hold any number of DTCs. However, when the same DTC is detected more than once, the
most recent DTC is written over the prior DTC,
therefore only one occurrence is memorized.
 The lowest DTC is indicated first. The DTCs are indicated in ascending order, not in the order that
they occurred.
 The DTCs are memorized in the EEPROM (non- volatile memory) therefore the memorized DTCs
cannot be erased by disconnecting the battery. Do the
specified procedures to clear the DTCs.
Self-diagnosis can be classified into three categories:  Initial diagnosis: Done right after the engine starts and until the EPS indicator goes off.
 Regular diagnosis: Done right after the initial diagnosis until the ignition switch is turned to LOCK
(0).
 Steering diagnosis: Done during regular diagnosis while turning the steering wheel.
The EPS control unit dose these functions when a
problem is detected by self-diagnosis: 1. Turns on the EPS indicator.
2. Memorizes the DTC.
3. Stops power assist and manual steering operation resumes.
NOTE: For DTCs 11-01, 11-02, 12-01, 21-01, 21-02,
22-01, and 35-04 the EPS indicator will go off
automatically, and the system returns to normal.
(cont’d)
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Restriction on Power Assist Operation
Torque Sensor Neutral PositionHow to Troubleshoot DTCs
17-20EPS Components
General Troubleshooting Information (cont’d)
Repeated extreme steering force, such as turning the
steering wheel continuously back-and-forth with the
vehicle stopped, causes an increase of power
consumption in the EPS motor. The increase of electric
current causes the EPS motor to heat up. Because this
heat adversely affects the system, the control unit
monitors the electric current of the EPS motor.
When the control unit detects heat build-up in the EPS
motor, it reduces the electric current to the EPS motor
gradually to protect the system, and it restricts the
power assist operation. The EPS indicator does not
come on during this function.
When steering torque is not applied to the steering
wheel, or when the ignition is turned to LOCK (0) and
the EPS motor cools, the control unit will restore the
power assist gradually until it’s fully restored (after
about 8 minutes).
The EPS control unit stores the torque sensor neutral
position in the EEPROM. The torque sensor neutral
position must be memorized whenever the gearbox, the
EPS motor, or the EPS control unit is replaced.
NOTE: The torque sensor neutral position is not
effected when erasing the DTCs.
The troubleshooting procedures assume that the cause
of the problem is still present and the EPS indicator is
still on. Following the procedure when the EPS
indicator does not come on can result in incorrect
diagnosis.
1. Question the client about the conditions when the problem occurred, and try to reproduce the same
conditions for troubleshooting. Find out when the
EPS indicator came on, such as while turning, after
turning, when the vehicle was at a certain speed,
etc.
2. When the EPS indicator does not come on during the test-drive, but troubleshooting is done based on
the DTC, check for loose connectors, poor terminal
contact, etc., in the affected circuit before you start
troubleshooting.
3. After troubleshooting, clear the DTC and test-drive the vehicle. Be sure the EPS indicator does not
come on.
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DTC 21-01:
DTC 21-02:
YES
NO YES
NO
YES
NO
17-35
Excessive Change of the Vehicle
Speed Signal (Regular Diagnosis)
Comparison between the Vehicle
Speed and the Engine Speed Signal (Regular
Diagnosis)
NOTE:
 If the MIL is on, troubleshoot the fuel and emissions systems first.
 Even though the system is operating normally, the EPS indicator will come on caused by the detecting
condition of DTC 21-01 or DTC 21-02 when you raise
the engine speed with the vehicle stopped.
 Clear the DTC related to the ABS/VSA.
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see page 1-11), and allow
all wheels to rotate freely.
3. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).
4. Turn off VSA by using the VSA OFF switch.
5. Start the engine, run the vehicle in the 4th (M/T), or D position (A/T).
6. Check the VEHICLE SPEED in the EPS DATA LIST with the HDS.
The system is OK at this time.
Go to step 7. 7. Check for DTCs in the fuel and emissions system
(M/T) or A/T system (A/T) with the HDS.
Troubleshoot the indicated DTC(s).
Go to step 8.
8. Start the engine, and check the tachometer.
Go to step 9.
Troubleshoot the gauge control module (tach)
(see page 22-241).
9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
10. Short the SCS line with the HDS.
11. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector A (44P) and EPS control unit connector D (28P).
(cont’d)
Is t he v ehi cl e speed i nd i cat ed ? Is DT C P07 20, P07 21, P07 22 or P07 23
indicated?
I s t he t achomet er w or k i ng cor r ect l y ?
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Functional Test
Leak Test
19-26 Conventional Brake Components
Brake Booster Test
A
1. With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), press the
brake pedal several times to deplete the vacuum
reservoir, then press the brake pedal hard, and hold
it for 15 seconds. If the brake pedal sinks, either the
master cylinder is bypassing internally, or the
brake system is leaking. Inspect the brake hoses
and lines (see page 19-37).
2. Start the engine with the brake pedal pressed. If the brake pedal sinks slightly, the vacuum booster is
operating normally. If the brake pedal height does
not vary, do the brake system test (see page 19-4).
1. Press the brake pedal with the engine running, then stop the engine. The brake pedal height should not
vary while pressed for 30 seconds.
 If the pedal height rises, go to step 6.
 If it does not rise, go to step 2.
2. Start the engine and let it idle for 30 seconds. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait
30 seconds. Press the brake pedal s everal times
using normal pressure. When the pedal is first
pressed, it should be low. On consecutive
applications, the pedal height should gradually rise.
Does the pedal rise on each consecutive
application?
 If it rises the booster is OK.
 If it does not rise, go to step 3. 3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) at
the booster. The check valve is built into the hose.
NOTE: If the check valve is faulty, replace the brake
booster vacuum hose/check valve as an assembly.
4. Start the engine, and let it idle. There should be vacuum available.
 If no vacuum is available, the check valve is not working properly. Replace the brake booster
vacuum hose and check valve, and retest.
 Ifthereisvacuum,gotostep5.
5. With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), reconnect the vacuum hose to the brake booster.
6. Start the engine, and then pinch the brake booster vacuum hose between the check valve and the
booster.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait 30 seconds. Press the brake pedal several times
using normal pressure. When the pedal is first
pressed, it should be low. On consecutive
applications, the pedal height should gradually rise.
 If the pedal position does not vary inspect the seal between the master cylinder and booster. If
the seal is OK, replace the brake booster.
 If the pedal position varies, replace the brake booster vacuum hose/check valve as an
assembly.
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The Indicator Drive Circuit Check
Switch Input Check
The Beeper Drive Circuit Check
The LCD Segment Check
The Gauge Drive Circuit Check
22-242Gauges
Self-diagnostic Function (cont’d)
OFF ON
OFF ON
OFF ON
OFF ON
Gauge needles
Beeper
5sec.
Self-diagnostic
mode
SEL/RESET
SWITCH
When entering the self-diagnostic mode, the following indicators blink:
A/T gear position indicator, ABS indicator, brake system indicator, charging system indicator, cruise control indicator,
cruise main indicator, door indicator, DRL indicator, EPS indicator, fog light indicator , high beam indicator,
immobilizer indicator, lights-on indicator, low fuel indicator, low oil pressure indicator, low tire pressure indicator ,
maintenance minder indicator, malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), REV limit indicator (TYPE S model), seat belt
reminder indicator, security indicator, side airbag cutoff indicator, SRS indicator, TPMS indicator , trunk indicator,
VSA activation indicator , VSA indicator , and washer fluid level indicator.
1: ’07 TYPE S and ’08-09 models
2: ’08-09 models
3: TYPE S and ’08 Premium and ’09 models
At the initial stage of the self-diagnostic function, the beep sounds intermittently, the beeper sounds continuously
when any of the following switch inputs are switched from OFF to ON:
Cruise control main, dash lights brightness controller volume ( ), ( ) button, mph km/h switch, parking brake switch,
SEL/RESET switch, SET, RESUME, CANCEL switches, and VSA OFF switch . : ’07 TYPE S and ’08-09 models
When entering the self-diagnostic mode, the beeper sounds five times.
When entering the self-diagnostic mode, all the segments blink five times.
When entering the self-diagnostic mode, the tachometer needle sweeps from the minimum position to maximum
position, then returns to the minimum position.
NOTE:
After the beeper stops sounding and the gauge needle returns to the minimum position, pushing the SEL/RESET
switch starts the Beeper Drive Circuit Check (one beep) and the Gauge Drive Circuit Check again.
The check cannot be started again until the gauge needle returns to the minimum position.
If the needle fails to sweep, or the beeper does not sound, replace the gauge control module (tach).
3 2
2
11
The needle sweeps from the
minimum position to the
maximum position, then return
to the minimum position.
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Engine does not start with the immobilizer
key Immobilizer indicator does not go off
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO YES
NO
22-32522-325
NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the items listed in
‘‘General Check before Tr
oubleshooting’’ and ‘‘How to
Troubleshoot’’ (see page 22-322).
1. Try to start the engine.
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this
time. Check status log (see page 22-328).
Go to step 2.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check the immobilizer indicator.
Go to step 4.
Go to the immobilizer indicator blinks
troubleshooting (see page 22- 324).
4. Turn the ignition switch to START (III).
Go to step 5.
Go to Starting System and check the starter
motor (see page 4-6).
5. Try to start the engine with the immobilizer key.
Go to step 6.
Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom
Troubleshooting.
6. Wait for a few minutes with the engine running.
Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom
Troubleshooting.
The system is OK at this time. 1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Enter IMMOBILIZER, then select the IMMOBILIZER
INFORMATION.
5. Do the SYSTEM CHECK with the HDS.
Replace the gauge control module (tach)
(see page 22-277).
Substitute a known-good immobilizer-keyless
control unit, then register it and recheck. If the
symptom goes away, replace the original
immobilizer-keyless control unit (see page 22-332).
Doestheenginestart?
Does t he i nd i cat or come on f or 2 second s, t hen gooff?
Does the starter motor run?Doestheenginestart?Doestheenginestop? Is N-1 OK indicated?
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Poor AM or FM radio reception or
interference (with navigation)
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO YES
NO
YES
NO
23-29
Symptom Troubleshooting
A
B
NOTE:
 Check the vehicle battery condition first.
 Check for aftermarket accessories plugged into the vehicle accessory power sockets (including cell
phone).
 Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
 Check the radio reception in an open area. Compare it to a known-good vehicle when ever possible.Poor
reception/interference can be caused by the
following:
– The radio station is far away.
– Atmospheric conditions are unfavorable.
– Tall buildings, mountains, or high-voltage power lines are nearby.
– Aftermarket metallic wi ndow tint.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Do the seek stop test (see page 23-78).
Multipath interference or weak station.
Operation is normal. Go to step 3.
3. Check if the radio reception/interference is the same in several locations.
Go to step 4.
Multipath interference or weak station.
Operation is normal.
4. Start the engine.
5. Check the reception/interference.
Check the antenna and radio grounds. If OK,
check the charging system and the ignition
system. Go to step 6.
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). 7. Remove the right side C-pillar trim (see page 20-75).
8. Check the connections from the AM/FM antenna
amplifier to the window antenna.
Repair the connections, or substitute a
known-good AM/FM antenna amplifier and retest.
If the symptom/condition goes away, replace the
original AM/FM antenna amplifier (see page 23-87).
Go to step 9.
9. With the help of an assistant inside the vehicle, have the assistant shine a flashlight (A) along each
antenna wire (B). Check from the outside of the
vehicle for any breaks or openings in the antenna
wires (the light shines through).
Repair the window antenna. Go to AM/FM
antenna repair (see page 23-87), or replace the rear
window (see page 20-47).
Go to step 10.
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I s t he t est v ehi cl e w i t hi n 10 % of t he k now n-goodvehicle?
Is t he r ecept i on/ i nt er f er ence t he same?
I s t her e noi se ( st at i c or w hi ne) onl y w i t h t heengi ne r unni ng? Ar e t her e any l oose or d amaged connect i ons?
Ar e t her e any br eak s or cut s i n t he ant enna?
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interference (without navigation)
YES
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YES
NO
YES
NO YES
NO
YES
NO
23-32
Audio System
Symptom Troubleshooting (cont’d)
AA
B
NOTE:
 Check the vehicle battery condition first.
 Check for aftermarket accessories plugged into the vehicle accessory power sockets (including cell
phone).
 Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
 Check the radio reception in an open area. Compare it to a known-good vehicle when ever possible.Poor
reception/interference can be caused by the
following:
– The radio station is far away.
– Atmospheric conditions are unfavorable.
– Tall buildings, mountains, or high-voltage power lines are nearby.
– Aftermarket metallic wi ndow tint.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Do the seek stop test (see page 23-78).
Multipath interference or weak station.
Operation is normal. Go to step 3.
3. Check if the radio reception/interference is the same in several locations.
Go to step 4.
Multipath interference or weak station.
Operation is normal.
4. Start the engine.
5. Check the reception/interference.
Check the antenna and radio grounds. If OK,
check the charging system and the ignition
system. Go to step 6.
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). 7. Remove the right side C-pillar trim (see page 20-75).
8. Check the connections from the AM/FM antenna
amplifier to the window antenna.
Repair the connections, or substitute a
known-good AM/FM antenna amplifier and retest.
If the symptom/condition goes away, replace the
original AM/FM antenna amplifier (see page 23-87).
Go to step 9.
9. With the help of an assistant inside the vehicle, have the assistant shine a flashlight (A) along each
antenna wire (B). Check from the outside of the
vehicle for any breaks or openings in the antenna
wires (the light shines through).
Repair the window antenna. Go to AM/FM
antenna repair (see page 23-87), or replace the rear
window (see page 20-47).
Go to step 10.
I s t he t est v ehi cl e w i t hi n 10 % of t he k now n-goodvehicle?
Is t he r ecept i on/ i nt er f er ence t he same?
I s t her e noi se ( st at i c or w hi ne) onl y w i t h t heengi ne r unni ng? Ar e t her e any l oose or d amaged connect i ons?
Ar e t her e any br eak s or cut s i n t he ant enna?
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Seek Stop Test
23-7823-78 Audio System
Sound Quality Diagnosis (cont’d)
8. Compare the client’s vehicle’s sound quality results
to the known-good vehicle’s results.
 If the sound quality in the customer’s vehicle is comparable to the sound quality in the known-
good vehicle, then the client’s vehicle is
operating as designed.
 If the sound quality is not comparable, check these items in order.
– Loose or improperly installed speakers or other hardware that may become excited by
the vibrations generated by the speakers
– Poor power or ground to the stereo amplifier (Type S model)
– Damaged speaker(s)
– Faulty amplifier (Type S model)
– Faulty navigation unit
– Faulty audio unit Do this test to check the performance of the audio unit’s
AM and FM reception. Refer to symptom
troubleshooting: audio sound weak or distorted, or no
sound is heard from speakers (display is normal)
(see page 23-39) before continuing with this test.
NOTE:
 Window tint, aftermarket theft-recovery devices and other aftermarket accessories may reduce radio
reception.
 Changes in cloud cover and other atmosphere conditions will affect the ab ility of the navigation unit
or audio unit to receive radio signals.
1. Park the client’s vehicle in an open area away from buildings or other obstructions.
2. Park a known-good vehicle (same year, model, and trim level) next to the client’s vehicle, facing the
same direction.
3. Start the engine in the client’s vehicle, and turn on the radio.
4. Set the FM receiver to 87.7 MHz.
5. Press the Seek button and record the first station that the navigation unit or audio unit locks onto.
6. Press the Seek button repeatedly, and write down each station that the navigation unit or audio
unit locks onto until the station recorded in step 5 is
reached again.
7. Set the AM receiver to 530 kHz.
8. Press the Seek button, and record the first station that the navigation unit or audio unit locks
on to.
9. Press the Seek button repeatedly, and write down each station that the navigation unit or audio
unit locks onto until the station recorded in step 8 is
reached again.
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