Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - A960E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - ROAD TEST
PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION |
Based on the result of the customer problem analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the problem is that the transmission does not shift up, shift down, or the shift point is too high or too low, conduct the following road test referring to the automatic shift schedule and simulate the problem symptoms.
ROAD TEST |
- NOTICE:
- Perform the test at the ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature 50 to 80 °C (122 to 176 °F) in the normal operation.
D position test:
Shift into the D position and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check the following points.
Check up-shift operation.
Check that 1 → 2, 2 → 3, 3 → 4, 4 → 5 and 5 → 6th up-shifts take place, and that the shift points conform to the automatic shift schedule .
- HINT:
- 6th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
- 5th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
- 4th Gear Up-shift Prohibition Control
- Lock-up Prohibition Control
Check for shift shock and slip.
Check for shock and slip at the 1 → 2, 2 → 3, 3 → 4, 4 → 5 and 5 → 6th up-shifts.
Check for abnormal noise and vibration.
Check for abnormal noise and vibration when up-shifting from 1 → 2, 2 → 3, 3 → 4, 4 → 5 and 5 → 6 while driving with the shift lever in the D position, and also check while driving in the lock-up condition.
- HINT:
- The check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibration must be done thoroughly as it could also be due to loss of balance in the differential, torque converter clutch, etc.
Check kick-down operation.
Check vehicle speeds when the 2nd to 1st, 3rd to 2nd, 4th to 3rd, 5th to 4th, and 6th to 5th kick-downs take place while driving with the shift lever in the D position. Confirm that each speed is within the applicable vehicle speed range indicated in the automatic shift schedule .
Check for abnormal shock and slip at kick-down.
Check the lock-up mechanism.
- HINT:
S position test
Shift to the S position, depress the accelerator pedal and check the following points:
Check shift operation.
- HINT:
- Manual shift (S position) is prohibited under either of the following conditions:
R position test:
Shift into the R position, lightly depress the accelerator pedal, and check that the vehicle moves backward without any abnormal noise or vibration.
- CAUTION:
- Before conducting this test ensure that the test area is free from people and obstruction.
P position test:
Stop the vehicle on a grade (more than 5°) and after shifting into the P position, release the parking brake. Then, check that the parking lock pawl holds the vehicle in place.