Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 990

Fig. 215: Connecting The Oil Pressure Gauge To The 1st Clutch Pressure Inspection Hole, 3rd 
Clutch Pressure Inspection Hole & 5th Clutch Pressure Inspection Hole 

8. Start the engine, and run it at 2,000 RPM in the P or N position.  

9. Measure line pressure at the line pressure inspection hole (A). 

NOTE:

Higher pressure may be indicated if measurements are made in shift lever 
position other than N or P .

 

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2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

Fig. 216: Line Pressure Table 

10. Shift to the M position.  

11. Shift to 1st gear, and measure 1st clutch pressure at the 1st clutch pressure inspection hole (D) while 

holding engine speed at 2,000 RPM.  

12. Shift up to 2nd gear, and measure 2nd clutch pressure at the 2nd clutch pressure inspection hole (C) while 

holding engine speed at 2,000 RPM.  

13. Shift up to 3rd gear, and measure 3rd clutch pressure at the 3rd clutch pressure inspection hole (E) while 

holding engine speed at 2,000 RPM.  

14. Shift up to 4th gear, and measure 4th clutch pressure at the 4th clutch pressure inspection hole (B) while 

holding engine speed at 2,000 RPM.  

15. Shift up to 5th gear, and measure 5th clutch pressure at the 5th clutch pressure inspection hole (F) while 

holding engine speed at 2,000 RPM.  

16. Bring the engine back to an idle, then apply the brake to stop the wheels from rotating.  

17. Shift to the R position. Raise the engine RPM to 2,000 RPM, and measure 4th clutch pressure at the 4th 

clutch pressure inspection hole (B). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

Fig. 217: Clutch Pressure Table 

18. If the measurements are out of service limit, problems and probable causes are listed in the table below: 

 

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2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

Fig. 218: Pressure Symptoms & Causes Table 

19. Install the sealing bolts with the new sealing washers, and tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Do not 

reuse old sealing washers. 

Torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft)  

20. Install the air cleaner housing and intake air duct.  

SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE TEST

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed