Honda Civic. Manual — part 205

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Follow the instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result. Go to step
12 if any part is replaced.

9. Test-drive the vehicle on a level road with a steady throttle at 60 mph (96

km/h) for at least 20 seconds.

10. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Repeat the test-drive in step 9, then go

to step 11.

11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0741 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

YES -Repair the faulty torque converter clutch mechanism, the torque
converter clutch hydraulic circuit, the lock-up shift valve, or the lock-up
control valve, or replace the transmission, then go to step 15.

NO -If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at
this time. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 9.

12. Reconnect all connectors.
13. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
15. Test-drive the vehicle on a level road with a steady throttle at 60 mph (96

km/h) for at least 20 seconds, or test-drive the vehicle for several minutes
under the same condition as those indicated by the freeze data.

16. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Repeat the test-drive in step 15, then go

to step 17.

17. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0741 indicated?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Go to step 18.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

18. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0741 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step
17, go to the INDICATED DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING.

NO -If the HDS indicates FAILED, go to step 5. If the HDS indicates NOT
COMPLETED, go to step 15.

DTC P0746: A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Stuck OFF

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

on).

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

leaks.

3. Drain the ATF (see step 3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal

debris or excessive clutch material.

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?

YES -Replace the transmission, then go to step 14.

NO -Replace the ATF (see step 5 ), then go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
6. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift

through all five gears, then slow down to a stop. Shift to R, and drive the
vehicle for at least 2 seconds.

7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Repeat the test-drive in step 6, then go

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-
board snapshot with the HDS, and review General
Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

to step 8.

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0746 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at
this time. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 6.

9. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

10. Select Clutch Pressure Control (Linear) Solenoid valve A in the Miscellaneous

Test Menu, and test A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A with the
HDS.

Does the HDS indicate NORMAL?

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the HDS indicates
NOT COMPLETED, retest A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A with
the HDS.

NO -Follow the instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result. If the
HDS has not determined the cause of the failure, go to step 11. If any part is
replaced, go to step 12.

11. Inspect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A (see A/T CLUTCH

PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A TEST ).

Does A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A operate properly?

YES -Repair the hydraulic system related with shift valve A, or replace the
transmission, then go to step 14.

NO -Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A (see A/T CLUTCH
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A REPLACEMENT ), then
go to step 12.

12. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

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2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
14. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift

through all five gears, then slow down to a stop. Shift to R, and drive the
vehicle for at least 2 seconds.

15. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Repeat the test-drive in step 14, then go

to step 16.

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0746 indicated?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Go to step 17.

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0746 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step
16, go to the INDICATED DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING.

NO -If the HDS indicates FAILED, go to step 9. If the HDS indicates NOT
COMPLETED, go to step 14.

DTC P0747: A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Stuck ON

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

on).

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

leaks.

3. Drain the ATF (see step 3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-
board snapshot with the HDS, and review General
Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)