Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 965

9. Select SHIFT SOL TEST in MISC. TEST MENU, then carry out A/T SHIFT SOL C test in SHIFT SOL 

TEST MENU with the HDS. 

Is a clicking sound heard? 

YES: Go to step 10.  

NO: Replace shift solenoid valve C (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE 
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 13 .  

10. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 

seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

11. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 

20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

12. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0761. 

Did the result indicate a fail? 

YES: Repair shift valve C, or replace the transmission, then go to step 13.  

NO: Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT 
COMPLETE, return to step 10 and recheck.  

13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

14. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 

seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

15. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 

20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

16. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0761. 

Did the result indicate a pass? 

YES: The problem has been corrected.  

NO: Return to step 1 and recheck.  

DTC P0771: SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE E STUCK OFF 

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

2. Check to be sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.  

3. Drain the ATF (see DRAINING & REFILLING ) through a strainer. Inspect the ATF arid strainer for 

metal debris or burnt fluid. 

Has the ATF deteriorated? 

YES: Replace ATF (see DRAINING & REFILLING ), and go to step 4.  

NO: Go to step 8 .  

4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

5. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 

seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

6. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 

NOTE:

Record all freeze data and review General Troubleshooting Information (see 
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) before you troubleshoot.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

20 seconds, then slow down to a stop. 

7. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0771. 

Did the result indicate a fail? 

YES: Go to step 8.  

NO: Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT 
COMPLETE, return to step 5 and recheck.  

8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

9. Select SHIFT SOL TEST in MISC. TEST MENU, then carry out A/T SHIFT SOL E test in SHIFT SOL 

TEST MENU with the HDS. 

Is a clicking sound heard? 

YES: Go to step 10.  

NO: Replace shift solenoid valve E (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE 
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 13 .  

10. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 

seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

11. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 

20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

12. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0771. 

Did the result indicate a fail? 

YES: Repair shift valve E, or replace the transmission then go to step 13.  

NO: Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT 
COMPLETE, return to step 10 and recheck.  

13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

14. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 

seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

15. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 

20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

16. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0771. 

Did the result indicate a pass? 

YES: The problem has been corrected.  

NO: Return to step 1 and recheck.  

DTC P0776: A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B STUCK OFF 

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

2. Check to be sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.  

3. Drain the ATF (see DRAINING & REFILLING ) through a strainer. Inspect the ATF and strainer for 

metal debris or burnt fluid. 

NOTE:

Record all freeze data and review General Troubleshooting Information (see 
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) before you troubleshoot.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

Has the ATF deteriorated? 

YES: Replace ATF (see DRAINING & REFILLING ), and go to step 4.  

NO: Go to step 8 .  

4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

5. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 

seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

6. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 

20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

7. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0776. 

Did the result indicate a fail? 

YES: Go to step 8.  

NO: Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT 
COMPLETE, return to step 5 and recheck.  

8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

9. Select LINEAR SOL TEST in MISC. TEST MENU, then carry out LINEAR SOL B TEST in LINEAR 

SOL TEST MENU with the HDS. 

Is the system OK? 

YES: Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT 
COMPLETE, return to step 9 and recheck.  

NO: Follow instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result, but the tester has not 
determined the cause of the failure, go to step 10. If any part was replaced, go to step 11 .  

10. Inspect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL 

SOLENOID VALVE B & C TEST ). 

Does the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B work properly? 

YES: Repair hydraulic system related with shift valve B, or replace the transmission, then go 
to step 11.  

NO: Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE 
CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B & C REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 11.  

11. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

12. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 

seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

13. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 

20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

14. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0776. 

Did the result indicate a pass? 

YES: The problem has been corrected.  

NO: Return to step 1 and recheck.  

DTC P0777: A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B STUCK ON 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

2. Check to be sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.  

3. Drain the ATF through a strainer (see DRAINING & REFILLING ). Inspect the ATF and strainer for 

metal debris or burnt fluid. 

Has the ATF deteriorated? 

YES: Replace ATF (see DRAINING & REFILLING ), and go to step 4.  

NO: Go to step 8 .  

4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

5. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 

seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

6. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 

20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

7. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0777. 

Did the result indicate a fail? 

YES: Go to step 8.  

NO: Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT 
COMPLETE, return to step 5 and recheck.  

8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

9. Select LINEAR SOL TEST in MISC. TEST MENU, then carry out LINEAR SOL B TEST in LINEAR 

SOL TEST MENU with the HDS. 

Is the system OK? 

YES: Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the tester indicates NOT 
COMPLETE, return to step 9 and recheck.  

NO: Follow instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result, but the tester has not 
determined the cause of the failure, go to step 10. If any part was replaced, go to step 11 .  

10. Inspect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL 

SOLENOID VALVE B & C TEST ). 

Does the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B work properly? 

YES: Repair hydraulic system related with shift valve B, or replace the transmission, then go 
to step 11.  

NO: Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE 
CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B & C REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 11.  

11. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

12. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 

seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

13. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position in all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 

20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.  

14. Check the OBD STATUS in DTCs MENU for a pass/fail test of code P0777. 

NOTE:

Record all freeze data and review General Troubleshooting Information (see 
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) before you troubleshoot.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed