Honda Civic. Manual — part 203

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 12.

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

4. Measure the line pressure (see PRESSURE TEST ).

Is the line pressure within service limits?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Repair the ATF pump and the regulator valve, or replace the transmission,
then go to step 12.

5. Measure the 3rd clutch pressure (see PRESSURE TEST ).

Is the 3rd clutch pressure within service limits?

YES -Go to step 6.

NO -Shift valves A and D are stuck. Repair these valves and the hydraulic
circuit, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
7. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
8. Test-drive the vehicle in 3rd gear with the shift lever in D at speeds over 7 mph

Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

(12 km/h) and the engine speed above 1,000 rpm, for at least 12 seconds.

9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Repeat the test-drive in step 8, then go

to step 10.

10. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0733 indicated?

YES -Repair the 3rd clutch, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

NO -Go to step 11.

11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0733 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

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

NO -If the HDS indicates FAILED, repair the 3rd clutch, or replace the
transmission. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 8.

12. Test-drive the vehicle in 3rd gear with the shift lever in D at speeds over 7 mph

(12 km/h) and the engine speed above 1,000 rpm, for at least 12 seconds.

13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Repeat the test-drive in step 12, then go

to step 14.

14. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0733 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the input shaft
(mainshaft) speed sensor and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and
the PCM, then go to step 4.

NO -Go to step 15.

15. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0733 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

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

NO -If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose
terminals at the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor and the output shaft
(countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 4. If the HDS
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 12.

DTC P0734: Problem in 4th Clutch and 4th Clutch Hydraulic Circuit (4th gear incorrect ratio)

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 12.

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

4. Measure the line pressure (see PRESSURE TEST ).

Is the line pressure within service limits?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Repair the ATF pump and the regulator valve, or replace the transmission,
then go to step 12.

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)

5. Measure the 4th clutch pressure (see PRESSURE TEST ).

Is the 4th clutch pressure within service limits?

YES -Go to step 6.

NO -Shift valves A, B, C, and/or D are stuck. Repair these valves and the
hydraulic circuit, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
7. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
8. Test-drive the vehicle in 4th gear with the shift lever in D at speeds over 7 mph

(12 km/h) and the engine speed above 1,000 rpm, for at least 12 seconds.

9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Repeat the test-drive in step 8, then go

to step 10.

10. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0734 indicated?

YES -Repair the 4th clutch, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

NO -Go to step 11.

11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0734 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

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

NO -If the HDS indicates FAILED, repair the 4th clutch, or replace the
transmission. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 8.

12. Test-drive the vehicle in 4th gear with the shift lever in D at speeds over 7 mph

(12 km/h) and the engine speed above 1,000 rpm, for at least 12 seconds.

13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Repeat the test-drive in step 12, then go

to step 14.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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