TSB : Solenoid Body Strategy Drive Cycle

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Carry out the drive cycle after downloading the solenoid body strategy data file to the PCM. NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws. Bring the transaxle to normal operating temperature. NOTE: The engine and transaxle must be at normal operating temperature. With the engine running and the brake applied, move the selector lever through the gears in the following order, pausing in each gear for 4 seconds: N, R, N, D, R, D, N. Repeat this pattern 2 times. If any engagements feel soft or harsh, repeat this procedure. Drive the vehicle and accelerate at a moderate throttle so that the upshifts occur at 2,000 rpm up to 80 km/h (50 mph) and brake lightly to a stop. Repeat this pattern 2 times. Drive the vehicle and accelerate at a moderate throttle so that the upshifts occur at 3,000 rpm up to 80 km/h (50 mph) and brake lightly to a stop. Repeat this pattern 2 times. With the engine running and the brake applied, move the selector lever through the gears in the following order, pausing in each gear for 4 seconds: N, R, N, D, R, D, N. Repeat this pattern 2 times. From a stop, accelerate to 25 mph, then release the throttle. Keeping the throttle closed, pull the selector lever into the "L" position and coast down to 10 mph. Repeat this pattern 2 times.