HINT:
The intelligent tester can be used in steps 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9.
1 VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

2 CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO DLC3
HINT:
If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the DLC3.

3 CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
(a) Check for DTC(s) and freeze frame data (See page ES- 40).
HINT:
Record or print the DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.

4 CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
(a) Clear the DTC(s) and freeze frame data (See page ES- 40).

5 CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION

6 SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS
(a) Set the check mode (See page ES-43).

7 CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
HINT:
If the engine does not start, perform steps 9 and 11 first.
Result 


8 SIMULATE SYMPTOMS

9 CHECK FOR DTCS
(a) Check for DTCs (See page ES-39).
Result 

10 REFER TO DTC CHART
HINT:
Refer to the DTC chart (See page ES-56).

| GO TO STEP 13 |
11 CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION
HINT:
Refer to "BASIC INSPECTION" (See page ES-13).
Result 

12 REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Refer to "PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE" (See page ES- 27).
Result 


13 CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
HINT:
Refer to "ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT" (See page ES- 437).

14 CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Result 


15 CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT:
Refer to "CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS" (See page ES-13).

| GO TO STEP 17 |
16 CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION

17 IDENTIFY PROBLEM

18 ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR

19 CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST

END
System diagram
Check for intermittent problemsRemoval
1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Refer to the instructions for removal of the instrument
panel sub-assembly w/ passenger airbag assembly (See
page IP-5).
2. REMOVE HEATER TO FOOT DUCT NO.1
(a) Remove the clip and the heater to foot duct No. 1.
3 ...
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The shift solenoid valve DSL is turned "ON" and "OFF" by signals from the ECM
in order to control the
hydraulic pressure operation, the lock-up relay valve, which then controls
operation of the lock-up clutch.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
Torque converter lock-up i ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER
(a) Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure
the inside diameter of the drum.
Standard inside diameter:
254.0 mm (10.00 in.)
Maximum inside diameter:
256.0 mm (10.08 in.)
2. INSPECT REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE LINING THICKNESS
(a) Using a ruler, ...