Circuit/System Testing

2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Engine ON, apply the parking brake, select P (park) using the Shift Control.
  2. Observe the scan tool Transmission ISS parameter. The reading should be within 400-800 RPM.
    • If the ISS parameter is not within the specified range, test or replace the Transmission Input Speed Sensor (ISS). Refer to the INPUT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  procedure.
  3. Operate the vehicle in 3rd gear. Observe Gear Ratio parameter on the scan tool. The Gear Ratio parameter should not equal 2.84:1.
    • If the Gear Ratio parameter equals 2.84:1 while in 3rd gear, test or replace the:
  4. Perform a line pressure test. Refer to LINE PRESSURE CHECK  procedure.
  5. Remove the Control valve body cover. Refer to CONTROL VALVE BODY COVER REMOVAL  procedure.
  6. Inspect the inside of the control valve body cover for excessive sediment. There should not be excessive sediment.
  7. Inspect the control valve body assembly for the following conditions. The conditions should not be found.
  8. Verify that the control valve body has been serviced within the past 3 months.
    • If the control valve body has not been serviced, replace the control valve body assembly. Refer to CONTROL VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT  procedure.
    • If all circuits and components test normal, replace the transmission.
  9. If all circuits and components test normal, replace the transmission.
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