Time Lag Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Perform "Mechanical System Test Preparation"
Start the engine.
Perform the time lag test when selecting the selector lever from N position to D range.
1. Select the selector lever from N position to D range while the brake pedal is depressed.
2. Measure the time it takes from selecting until shock is felt when shifting the selector lever from N position to D range.

Perform the time lag test when selecting the selector lever from N position to R position in the same manner.

If there is any malfunction, inspect the following "possible cause" according to the condition.

CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

Condition		Possible Cause
From N position to D range	More than specification	Low line pressure Oil leakage from forward clutch hydraulic circuit Forward clutch slipping Shift solenoid A malfunction
From N position to D range	Less than specification	High line pressure Shift solenoid A malfunction Forward accumulator malfunction
From N position to R position	More than specification	Low line pressure Low and reverse brake slipping Reverse clutch slipping
From N position to R position	Less than specification	High line pressure Servo apply accumulator malfunction Shift solenoid B malfunction

TIME LAG

Test Condition	Specification (s)
From N position to D range	0.4-0.7
From N position to R position	0.4-0.7