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Time Lag Test

Time Lag Test
1. Perform mechanical system test preparation. (See Mechanical System Test Preparation.) Mechanical System Test
2. Start the engine and warm up the engine until the ATF temperature reaches 60-70°C (141- 158°F).
3. 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 3 measurements for each test and average the results using the following formula.





5. Perform the test for the following shifts in the same manner.
^ N position -> R position
Average time lag
N position -> D range: 0.4-0.7 sec.
N position -> R position: 0.4-0.7 sec.

Evaluation of time lag test

Evaluation Of Time Lag Test: