Engagement Delay Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Time lag is when a shock can be felt when shifting from neutral (N) to drive (D) and neutral (N) to reverse (R) while the engine is idling.

The time lag test can inspect hydraulic condition and clutch/brake condition.

Wedge the 4 wheels and apply the parking brake fully. Lock the vehicle in place.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to take 3 measurements and use the average value.

Using a stop watch, measure the time lag from the moment when the shift lever is shifted from neutral (N) to drive (D) and from neutral (N) to reverse (R), until slight shock can be felt.
Specifications:
- The time lag from neutral (N) to drive (D) is less than 0.7 seconds.
- The time lag from neutral (N) to reverse (R) is less than 1.2 seconds.
Make sure to keep interval for more than 1 minute between time lag tests. Clutch/brake pressure left unfinished will be removed.

Result of Time Lag Test	Cause of Failure
Longer than standards when shifting from neutral (N) to drive (D)	Lower line pressure Pressure control solenoid (PCS) failure Primary regulator valve failure Forward clutch (C1) failure, slipping Timing solenoid failure Oil leak for drive (D) range circuit
Longer than standards when shifting from neutral (N) to reverse (R)	Lower line pressure PCS failure Primary regulator valve failure Reverse clutch (C3) failure, slipping 1st and reverse brake (B3) failure, slipping Oil leak for reverse (R) range circuit