Time Lag Test

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Perform mechanical system test preparation. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST PREPARATION .)
Start the engine and warm up the engine until the ATF temperature reaches 60-70°C {141-158 °F}.
Shift the selector lever from N position to D range.
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.

Fig 1: Time Lag Test Formula
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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

Fig 2: Time Lag Test Chart
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