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  OTD -Time Lag Test  
 

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.

  

Time Lag Evaluation Chart

Specified Time Lag: N to (D) range below approximately 0.9 second
N to R range below approximately 1.1 second.