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Time Lag Test

  1. Perform mechanical system test preparation. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST PREPARATION .)
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature reaches 60-70°C {140-158°}. Shift the selector lever from N position to D range.
  4. Use a stopwatch to measure the time it takes from shifting until engagement is felt. Take three measurements for each test and average the results using the following formula.

    Formula 

    Average time lag = (Time 1 + Time 2 + Time 3) / 3 

  5. Perform the test for the following shifts in the same manner.
    • N position → P position

    Time lag 

    N → D range ... approx. 0.5-1.0 second 

    N → R position ... approx. 0.6- 1.1 second 

    EVALUATION OF TIME LAG TEST

    Condition Possible Cause
    Above specification N → D shift Insufficient line pressure in all forward ranges
    Low clutch slippage
    Low one-way clutch slippage
    Reduction one-way clutch slippage
    N → R shift Insufficient line pressure in R position
    Low and reverse brake slippage
    Reverse clutch slippage
    Reduction brake slippage