Pressure Test

Special Tools Required 

• A/T High Pressure Gauge 07AAJ-PLYA100
• A/T Pressure Hose, 2,210 mm 07MAJ-PY4011A
• A/T Pressure Adapter 07MAJ-PY40120
• A/T Oil Pressure Gauge Set 07406-0020401 or 07406-0020400
• A/T Low Pressure Gauge w/Panel 07406-0070301

1. Make sure the transmission fluid is filled to the proper level (see CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK  ).
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to rotate freely.
3. Remove the splash shield (A) (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
   Fig 1: Identifying Splash Shield

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
4. Turn the engine off, and connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
   Fig 2: Identifying DLC

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
6. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
7. Use the recommended pressure gauge, pressure hose, and pressure hose adapter. Do not allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the holes while connecting the gauges.
   NOTE:

   • Drive pulley pressure and driven pulley pressure may be above 3,430 kPa (35.0 kgf/cm² , 4,989 psi) when there is a transmission problem that causes the PCM to go into fail-safe mode.
   • When troubleshooting, you must use the A/T high pressure gauge to measure drive pulley pressure and driven pulley pressure.

Forward Clutch Pressure 

8. Connect the A/T oil pressure gauge set to the forward clutch pressure inspection port (B).
   Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Inspection Ports

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
9. Start the engine, and warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
10. Shift the shift lever to D, and measure the forward clutch pressure at the forward clutch pressure inspection port while firmly pressing the brake pedal, and holding the engine speed at 1,700 rpm.
    FORWARD CLUTCH PRESSURE SPECIFICATION
    
    

    Pressure	Standard
    Forward clutch	1,570-1,840 kPa (16.0-18.8 kgf/cm2 , 228-267 psi)

11. Turn the engine off, then disconnect the pressure gauges from the pressure inspection ports.
12. Install the sealing bolts and new sealing washers to the pressure inspection ports, and tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (1.7 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft). Do not reuse the old sealing washer.
13. If the pressure is out of standard, the problem and probable causes are listed in the table.
    PROBLEM AND PROBABLE CAUSES CHART
    
    

    Problem	Probable causes
    No or low forward clutch pressure	Forward clutch defective CVTF pump defective PH regulator valve defective CR valve defective Manual valve defective

Drive Pulley Pressure 

14. Connect the A/T high pressure gauge to the drive pulley pressure inspection port (D). See Fig 3.
15. Start the engine, and warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
16. Shift the shift lever to N, and measure the drive pulley pressure at the drive pulley pressure inspection port while firmly pressing the brake pedal, and holding the engine speed at 1,700 rpm.
    DRIVE PULLEY PRESSURE SPECIFICATION
    
    

    Pressure	Standard
    Drive pulley	240-540 kPa (2.4-5.5 kgf/cm2 , 34-78 psi)

17. Turn the engine off, then disconnect the pressure gauges from the pressure inspection ports.
18. Install the sealing bolts and new sealing washers to the pressure inspection ports, and tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (1.7 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft). Do not reuse the old sealing washer.
19. If the pressure is out of standard, the problems and probable causes are listed in the table.
    PROBLEM AND PROBABLE CAUSES CHART
    
    

    Problem	Probable causes
    No or low drive pulley pressure	CVTF pump defective PH regulator valve defective CVTF drive pulley pressure control solenoid valve defective
    Drive pulley pressure too high	PH regulator valve defective CVT drive pulley pressure control solenoid valve defective

Driven pulley pressure 

20. Connect the A/T high pressure gauge to the driven pulley pressure inspection port (E). See Fig 3.
21. Start the engine, and warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
22. Shift the shift lever to N, and measure the driven pulley pressure at the driven pulley pressure inspection port while firmly pressing the brake pedal, and holding the engine speed at 1,700 rpm.
    DRIVEN PULLEY PRESSURE SPECIFICATION
    
    

    Pressure	Standard
    Driven pulley	830-1,130 kPa (8.5-11.5 kgf/cm2 , 120-164 psi)

23. Turn the engine off, then disconnect the pressure gauges from the pressure inspection ports.
24. Install the sealing bolts and new sealing washers to the pressure inspection ports, and tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (1.7 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft). Do not reuse the old sealing washer.
25. If the pressure is out of standard, the problems and probable causes are listed in the table.
    PROBLEM AND PROBABLE CAUSES CHART
    
    

    Problem	Probable causes
    No or low driven pulley pressure	CVTF pump defective PH regulator valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control solenoid valve defective
    Driven pulley pressure too high	PH regulator valve defective CVT driven pulley pressure control solenoid valve defective

Lubrication Pressure 

26. Connect the A/T low pressure gauge to the lubrication pressure inspection port (C). See Fig 3.
27. Start the engine, and warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
28. Shift the shift lever to N, and measure the lubrication pressure at the lubrication pressure inspection port while firmly pressing the brake pedal, and holding the engine speed at 3,000 rpm.
    LUBRICATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATION
    
    

    Pressure	Standard
    Lubrication	250-400 kPa (2.5-4.1 kgf/cm2 , 36-58 psi)

29. Turn the engine off, then disconnect the pressure gauges from the pressure inspection ports.
30. Install the sealing bolts and new sealing washers to the pressure inspection ports, and tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (1.7 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft). Do not reuse the old sealing washer.
31. If the pressure is out of standard, the problem and probable causes are listed in the table.
    PROBLEM AND PROBABLE CAUSES CHART
    
    

    Problem	Probable causes
    No or low lubrication pressure	CVTF pump defective Lubrication valve defective Inhibitor solenoid defective

Reverse Brake Pressure 

32. Connect the A/T oil pressure gauge set to the reverse brake pressure inspection port (A). See Fig 3.
33. Start the engine, and warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
34. Shift the shift lever to R, and measure the reverse brake pressure at the reverse brake pressure inspection port while firmly pressing the brake pedal, and holding the engine speed at 1,700 rpm.
    REVERSE BRAKE PRESSURE SPECIFICATION
    
    

    Pressure	Standard
    Reverse brake	1,570-1,840 kPa (16.0-18.8 kgf/cm2 , 228-267 psi)

35. Turn the engine off, then and disconnect the pressure gauges from the pressure inspection ports.
36. Install the sealing bolts and new sealing washers to the pressure inspection ports, and tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (1.7 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft). Do not reuse the old sealing washer.
37. If the pressure is out of standard, the problem and probable causes are listed in the table.
    PROBLEM AND PROBABLE CAUSES CHART
    
    

    Problem	Probable causes
    No or low reverse brake pressure	Reverse brake defective Reverse inhibitor valve Manual valve defective Inhibitor solenoid defective CVTF pump defective PH regulator valve defective CR valve defective

38. Check the CVT fluid level (see CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK ). Refill the transmission with CVTF if necessary.
39. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).