Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 995

Fig. 233: Disconnecting The A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector

7. Measure A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A resistance at the solenoid valve A connector.

Standard: 3-10 ohm

8. If the resistance is out of standard, replace the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A.

9. Connect the battery positive terminal to the No. 1 terminal of the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid

valve A connector, and connect the battery negative terminal to the No. 2 terminal. A clicking sound
should be heard.

10. If no sound is heard, remove the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A.

11. Check the fluid passage of the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve for dust or dirt.

12. Connect the No. 1 terminal of the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector to the battery

positive terminal, and connect the No. 2 terminal to the battery negative terminal. Make sure the A/T
clutch pressure control solenoid valve moves.

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2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

Fig. 234: Checking A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Movement

13. Disconnect one of the battery terminals and check for valve movement.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

14. If the valve binds or moves sluggishly, or if the solenoid valve does not operate, replace the A/T clutch

pressure control solenoid valve A.

A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the intake air duct.

2. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector.

3. Remove the bolts securing the ATF cooler inlet line brackets (B) from the transmission hanger (C).

NOTE:

You can see valve movement through the fluid passage in the mounting
surface of the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A body.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

Fig. 235: Removing Components

4. Remove the mounting bolts and the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A.

5. Remove the ATF pipe (D), ATF joint pipes (E), O-rings (F), and gasket (G).

6. Clean the mounting surface and fluid passages of the transmission housing.

7. Install the new gasket on the transmission housing, and install the ATF pipe and ATF joint pipes.

8. Install the new O-rings over the ATF joint pipes.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed