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Operational Test OTD - Time Lag Test

  1. Use a stopwatch to measure the time lag between the gearshift lever positions.
  2. Connect 88 Digital Multimeter as a tachometer.
  3. Turn key ON, engine running (KOER).
  4. Depress brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever from N to (D) range.
  5. Measure and record the elapsed time between the shifting of the gearshift lever and the feel of the shift engagement.
  6. Idle the engine in N range for 1 minute to allow the ATF to cool.
  7. Depress the brake pedal and shift the gearshift lever from N to R range.
  8. Measure and record the elapsed time between the shifting of the gearshift lever and the feel of the shift engagement.
  9. Repeat the Operational Test OTD - time lag test three times and average the results. Time lag should be approximately between 0.9-1.1 seconds. Refer to TIME LAG EVALUATION CHART .
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