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ACURA MODEL "RO"

NO 2-3 UPSHIFT COLD

COMPLAINT: Some 1990 Acura Integra's, equipped with "RO" transmissions, may exhibit a normal 1-2
upshift and a "No" 2-3 upshift attempt when cold only. When the vehicle begins to warm up
the 2-3 upshift will be completely normal until the vehicle is cold again.
CAUSE: The cause may be, a stuck open "B" solenoid when cold or a sticking 2-3 shift valve in the
valve body when cold.

CORRECTION: To correct this condition first install a 0-100 psi. pressure gage onto the solenoid "B" pressure
port when cold. In first and second gear solenoid "B" pressure is between 0 and 10 psi. In
third gear solenoid "B" pressure should be 70-80 psi. If the solenoid "B" pressure stays at 0-
10 psi. until the vehicle warms up, replace the shift solenoids. If solenoid "B" pressure
increases to 70-80psi. than the 2-3 shift should have occured. This would indicate that the 2-3
shift valve is sticking. Refer to Figure 2 to locate and ensure that the 2-3 shift valve falls in
and out of it's bore on it's own weight. NOTE: Refrigerate the valve body before re-assembly
to be sure that the valve is free.

SOLENOID AND PORT LOCATION

SHIFT SOLENOID "B"

SHIFT SOLENOID "B"

PRESSURE PORT

RANGE SOL."A" SOL."B"

1 ON
2 ON ON
3 ON
4

ALL SOLENOIDS NORMALLY CLOSED

Figure 1
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MAIN VALVE BODY

2-3 SHIFT VALVE

Figure 2

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