Transmission Verification Test VER-1

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Transmission Verification Test VER-1
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the DRBIII(R) to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Reconnect any disconnected components.
  3. With the DRBIII(R), erase all Transmission DTC's, also erase the PCM DTC's.
  4. Perform *PRNDL FAULT CLEARING PROCEDURE after completion of repairs for P0706 CHECK SHIFTER SIGNAL.
  5. With the DRBIII(R), display Transmission Temperature. Start and run the engine until the Transmission Temperature is HOT, above 110Β°F (43Β°C).
  6. Check the transmission fluid and adjust if necessary.
  7. If the Transmission Control Module or Torque Converter has been replaced, or if the Transmission has been repaired or replaced, it is necessary to perform the DRBIII(R) Quick Learn Procedure and reset the Pinion Factor. See PROGRAMMINGΒ  .
  8. Road test the vehicle. With the DRBIII(R), monitor the engine RPM. Make 15 to 20; 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 upshifts. Perform these shifts from a standing start to 45 MPH with a constant throttle opening of 20 to 25 degrees.
  9. Below 25 MPH, make 5-8 wide open throttle kickdowns to 1st gear. Allow at least 5 seconds each in 2nd and 3rd gear between each kickdown.
  10. For a specific DTC, drive the vehicle to the Symptom's When Monitored/When Set conditions to verify the DTC is repaired.
  11. If equipped with AutoStick(R), upshift and downshift several times using the AutoStick(R) feature during the road test.
  12. Use the EATX OBDII task manager to run Good Trip time in each gear, this will confirm the repair and to ensure that the DTC has not re-matured.
  13. Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) during the road test. If a DTC sets during the road test, return to the Symptom list and perform the appropriate symptom.
  14. Erase P0700 DTC in the PCM to turn the MIL light off after making transmission repairs. If there were any Diagnostic Trouble Codes set during the road test, repair is not complete, refer to the appropriate symptom. If there were no DTC's set during the road test, repair is complete.
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