Test Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Start engine and shift from "N" to "D" and "N" to "R". Measure time interval from moving gearshift lever to when shift shock is felt. See TIME LAG TEST SPECIFICATIONS and TIME LAG TEST EVALUATION tables.
TIME LAG TEST SPECIFICATIONS
| Gearshift Lever Position | Time In Seconds |
|---|---|
| "N" To "D" | .5-1.0 |
| "N" To "R" | .6-1.0 |
TIME LAG TEST EVALUATION
| Application & Shift Time | Possible Cause | |
|---|---|---|
| "N" To "D" | ||
| Above Specification | Insufficient Line Pressure, Low Clutch Slipping, Low One-Way Clutch Slipping, Reduction One-Way Clutch Slipping | |
| "N" To "R" | ||
| Above Specification | Insufficient Line Pressure, Low-Reverse Brake Slipping, Reverse Clutch Slipping, Reduction Brake Slipping | |