Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 1000

Fig. 249: Removing The Shift Solenoid Harness Connector & Identifying Terminals 

15. Measure ATF temperature sensor resistance between shift solenoid harness connector terminals No. 6 and 

No. 7. 

Standard: 50-25k ohm  

16. If the resistance is out of standard, replace the ATF temperature sensor and solenoid harness; go to step 

17. The ATF temperature sensor is not available separately from the solenoid harness. If the measurement 
is within the standard, install the removed parts; go to step 20 .  

17. Disconnect the connectors from the shift solenoid valves.  

18. Connect the shift solenoid valve D connector with the ATF temperature sensor (F) on the shift solenoid 

harness. 

 

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Fig. 250: Disconnecting The Connectors From The Shift Solenoid Valves 

19. Connect the solenoid valve A connector (BLU wire), solenoid valve B connector (ORN wire), solenoid 

valve C connector (GRN wire), and solenoid valve E connector (RED wire).  

20. Install the new O-ring (G) on the shift solenoid harness connector (H), and install the connector in the 

transmission housing.  

21. Install the shift solenoid valve cover, dowel pins and a new gasket.  

22. Install the new O-ring on the ATF dipstick guide pipe, and install the ATF dipstick guide pipe, then 

install the harness clamp on the ATF dipstick guide pipe.  

23. Secure the ATF cooler line brackets on the transmission hanger with the bolts.  

24. Check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, and clean if necessary, then connect the connector securely. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

25. Install the transmission lower mount nuts.  

26. Install the transmission upper mount bracket, bracket plate, and ground cable, then remove the 

transmission jack.  

27. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 4 on DRAINING & REFILLING ).  

28. Install the battery base, then install the air cleaner housing and intake air duct.  

29. Install the battery tray, battery, and battery cover, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket. 

Connect the battery terminals.  

30. Install the splash shield.  

TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTION SWITCH TEST 

1. Remove the center console cover (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch connector. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

Fig. 251: Disconnecting Transmission Gear Selection Switch/Park Pin Switch Connector 

3. Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 3 and No. 2. There should be continuity when shift 

lever in M position, and no continuity when shift lever in any position other than M .  

4. Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 7 and No. 2. There should be continuity when shift 

lever pushed toward to upshift position (+), and no continuity with released shift lever to neutral position. 

5. Check for continuity between connector terminals No. 8 and No. 2.  

6. There should be continuity when shift lever pulled toward to downshift position (-), and no continuity 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed