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Time Lag Test

  1. Perform mechanical system test preparation. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST PREPARATION .)
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Shift the selector lever from the N position to the D position with the brake pedal depressed.
  4. Measure the time until the shift shock is felt firmly after shifting.
  5. Measure the time lag from the N position to the R position using the same procedure.
    • If there is any malfunction, one of the following causes may have occurred:
    Condition Possible cause
    N → D shift
    • Insufficient line pressure
    • C1 clutch malfunction (slippage)
    • F3 one-way clutch malfunction
    N → R shift
    • Insufficient line pressure
    • C1 clutch malfunction (slippage)
    • C3 clutch malfunction (slippage)
    • F1 one-way clutch malfunction

    Time lag 

    • N position → D position: 0.7 s or less
    • N position → R position: 1.2 s or less