Engagement Delay Test

Engagement Delay Test

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.

1. 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.


2. 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.

* 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.