Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 989

3. Allow the front wheels to rotate freely.  

4. Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on), then stop it and connect the HDS to the DLC.  

5. Connect the oil pressure gauges to the line pressure inspection hole (A) and 4th clutch pressure inspection 

hole (B). Do not allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the holes while connecting the gauges. 

Fig. 211: Identifying Oil Pressure Gauge

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

Fig. 212: Identifying Oil Pressure Gauge Hose & Adapter

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

Fig. 213: Connecting The Oil Pressure Gauges To The Line Pressure Inspection Hole & 4th Clutch 
Pressure Inspection Hole 

6. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing, and connect the oil pressure gauges to the 2nd clutch 

pressure inspection hole (C). Then temporarily install the air cleaner housing and intake air duct. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

Fig. 214: Connecting The Oil Pressure Gauges To The 2nd Clutch Pressure Inspection Hole 

7. Connect the oil pressure gauge to the 1st clutch pressure inspection hole (D), 3rd clutch pressure 

inspection hole (E), and 5th clutch pressure inspection hole (F). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed