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Data List / Active Test

  1. DATA LIST 

    HINT:

    Using the intelligent tester to read the DATA LIST allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Reading the DATA LIST information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time.

    NOTE: In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.
    1. Warm up the engine.
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. Connect the intelligent tester together with the CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle interface module) to the DLC3.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    5. Turn on the tester.
    6. Select the item "DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST".
    7. According to the display on the tester, read the "DATA LIST".

      HINT:

      *1 : Gate shift lever type only

      *2 : Shift lever with Multi-mode automatic transmission only

      TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      STOP LIGHT SW Stop light switch Status/ON or OFF Brake Pedal is depressed: ON
      Brake Pedal is released: OFF      		 -
      PNP SW [NSW] PNP switch Status/ON or OFF Shift lever position is:
      P and N: ON
      Except P and N: OFF      		 When the shift lever position displayed on the Intelligent tester differs from the actual position, adjustment of the PNP switch or the shift cable may be incorrect.
      HINT:
      When the failure still occurs even after adjusting these parts, See DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT)  .
      PARKING PNP switch Status/ON or OFF Shift lever position is:
      P: ON
      Except P: OFF      		 ↑
      NEUTRAL PNP switch Status/ON or OFF Shift lever position is:
      N: ON
      Except N: OFF      		 ↑
      REVERSE PNP switch Status/ON or OFF Shift lever position is:
      R: ON
      Except R: OFF      		 ↑
      DRIVE PNP switch Status/ON or OFF Shift lever position is:
      D, 4*1 and S*2 : ON
      Except D, 4*1 and S*2 : OFF      		 ↑
      4TH/DRIVE*1 PNP SW Status/ON or OFF Shift lever position is:
      4: ON
      Except 4: OFF      		 ↑
      3RD*1 PNP SW Status/ON or OFF Shift lever position is:
      3: ON
      Except 3: OFF      		 ↑
      2ND*1 PNP SW Status/ON or OFF Shift lever position is:
      2 and L: ON
      Except 2 and L: OFF      		 ↑
      LOW*1 PNP SW Status/ON or OFF Shift lever position is:
      L: ON
      Except L: OFF      		 ↑
      MODE SELECT SW*2 Sport Mode Select switch Status/ON or OFF Shift lever position is:
      S, "+" and "-": ON
      Except S, "+" and "-": OFF      		 -
      SPORTS UP SW*2 Sport Shift Up switch Status/ON or OFF Press continuously "+" (Up shift): ON
      Release "+" (Up shift): OFF      		 -
      SPORTS DOWN SW*2 Sport Shift Down switch Status/ON or OFF Press continuously "-" (Down shift): ON
      Release "-" (Down shift): OFF      		 -
      SHIFT Actual Gear Position/ 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Shift Lever Position is:
      L*1 : 1st
      2*1 : 1st or 2nd
      3*1 : 1st, 2nd or 3rd
      4*1 : 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
      D: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th
      S*2 : 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th      		 -
      LOCK UP Lock Up Status/ON or OFF Lock Up: ON
      Except Lock Up: OFF      		 -
      LOCK UP SOL Lock Up Solenoid Status/ON or OFF Lock Up Solenoid: ON
      Except Lock Up Solenoid: OFF      		 -
      SOLENOID (SLT) Shift Solenoid SLT Status/ON or OFF Accelerator pedal is depressed: OFF
      Accelerator pedal is released: ON      		 -
      A/T OIL TEMP 1 ATF Temp. Sensor Value/ min.: -40°C (-40°F)
      max.: 215°C (419°F)      		 After Stall Test:
      Approx. 80°C (176°F)
      Equal to ambient temperature when cold soak      		 If the value is "-40°C (-40°F)" or "215°C (419°F)", ATF temp, sensor circuit is opened or shorted.
      SPD (NC) Counter Gear Speed/ display: 50 r/min HINT:
      3rd when shift lever position is D position (After warming up the engine):
      • Intermediate shaft speed (NC) becomes close to the engine speed.
      		 -
      SPD (NT) Input Turbine Speed/display: 50 r/ min HINT:
      • Lock-up ON (After warming up the engine):

        Input Turbine speed (NT) equal to the engine speed.

      • Lock-up OFF (Idling at N position):

        Input Turbine speed (NT) nearly equal to the engine speed.

      		 -
      SNOW SW Pattern SW (ECT SNOW) status/ ON or OFF Engine switch ON: OFF
      ↓
      Pattern switch (ECT SNOW) Push: ON
      ↓
      Pattern switch (ECT SNOW) Push: OFF      		 -
  2. ACTIVE TEST 

    HINT:

    Using the intelligent tester to perform ACTIVE TEST allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Performing ACTIVE TEST early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. DATA LIST information can be displayed while performing ACTIVE TEST.

    1. Warm up the engine.
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. Connect the intelligent tester together with the CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle interface module) to the DLC3.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    5. Push the "ON" button of the intelligent tester.
    6. Select the item "DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST".
    7. According to the display on tester, perform the "ACTIVE TEST".
      TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      SHIFT [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid valve and set each shift position by yourself.
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • IDL: ON
      • Less than 50 km/h (31 mph)

      [Others]
      • Press "→" button: Shift up
      • Press "←" button: Shift down
      		 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Possible to check the operation of the shift solenoid valves.
      LOCK UP [Test Details]
      Control the shift solenoid DSL to set the automatic transaxle to the lock-up condition.
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Throttle valve opening angle: Less than 35 %
      • Vehicle Speed: 60 km/h (37 mph) or more
      		 ON/OFF Possible to check the DSL operation.
      SOLENOID (SL1) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SL1
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped.
      • Shift lever P or N position
      		 ON/OFF -
      SOLENOID (SL2) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SL2
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped.
      • Shift lever P or N position
      		 ON/OFF -
      SOLENOID (SL3) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SL3
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped.
      • Shift lever P or N position
      		 ON/OFF -
      SOLENOID (S4) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid S4
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped.
      • Shift lever P or N position
      		 ON/OFF -
      SOLENOID (SR) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SR
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped.
      • Shift lever P or N position
      		 ON/OFF -
      SOLENOID (DSL) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid DSL
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped.
      • Shift lever P or N position
      		 ON/OFF -
      SOLENOID (SLT)(1) [Test Details]
      Operate the shift solenoid SLT and raise the line pressure.
      [Vehicle Condition]
      • Vehicle Stopped.
      • IDL: ON

      HINT:
      OFF: Line pressure up (When the active test of "SOLENOID (SLT)" is performed, the ECM commands the SLT solenoid to turn off). ON: No action (normal operation)      		 ON/OFF -
      (1) "SOLENOID (SLT)" in the ACTIVE TEST is performed to check the line pressure changes by connecting the SST to the automatic transaxle, which is used in the HYDRAULIC TEST (See HYDRAULIC TEST  ) as well.

      HINT:

      The pressure values in ACTIVE TEST and HYDRAULIC TEST are different from each other.

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