Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 992

Fig. 223: Removing Components 

15. Remove the harness clamp (D), than remove the ATF dipstick guide pipe.  

16. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector. 

 

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Fig. 224: Removing The Shift Solenoid Valve Cover, Dowel Pins & Gasket 

17. Remove the shift solenoid valve cover (A), dowel pins (B), and gasket (C).  

18. Remove the shift solenoid harness connector. 

 

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Fig. 225: Removing The Shift Solenoid Harness Connector & Identifying Valves 

19. Measure shift solenoid valves resistance between shift solenoid harness connector terminals below and 

body ground: 

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No. 1 (GRN): Shift Solenoid Valve C  

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No. 2 (ORN): Shift Solenoid Valve B  

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No. 3 (RED): Shift Solenoid Valve E  

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No. 5 (BLU): Shift Solenoid Valve A  

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No. 8 (YEL): Shift Solenoid Valve D 

 

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Standard Resistance: 12-25 ohm  

20. If the resistance is out of standard, disconnect the shift solenoid valve connector, and measure its 

resistance at the solenoid valve terminal. Replace the shift solenoid valve if the resistance is out of 
standard.  

21. Connect the battery negative terminal to body ground, and connect the battery positive terminal to the 

shift solenoid valve terminal individually. A clicking sound should be heard.  

22. If no sound is heard, connect the battery positive terminal to the shift solenoid valve terminal, and check 

for a clicking sound. Replace the shift solenoid valve if no clicking sound is heard.  

23. Replace the shift solenoid harness if the test results are OK.  

24. Install a new O-ring on the shift solenoid harness connector, and install the connector in the transmission 

housing.  

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

26. 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.  

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

28. Check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then connect the connector securely.  

29. Install the transmission lower mount nuts.  

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

transmission jack.  

31. Refill the transmission with ATF (see DRAINING & REFILLING ).  

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

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

Connect the battery terminals.  

34. Install the splash shield.  

SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the splash shield.  

2. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Then reinstall the drain 

plug with a new sealing washer (B). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed