Time Lag Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform mechanical system test preparation. (See Mechanical System Test Preparation .)
- Start the engine.
- Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature reaches 60-70°C {140-158°F}.
- Shift the selector lever from the N position to D range.
- Use a stopwatch to measure the time it takes from shifting until shock is felt. Take three measurements for each test and average from the results using the following formula.
- Formula Average time lag = (Time 1 + Time 2 + Time 3) / 3
- Perform the test for the following shifts in the same manner as in Step 5.
- N position --> R position
Average time lag
- N position --> D range: 0.4-0.7 s
- N position --> R position: 0.4-0.7 s